Campus Police Officer - Protect, Guide, Serve

Stthom; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of St. Thomas in Houston seeks an UST Police Officer to patrol campus, protect life and property, and enforce university regulations.

You will respond to emergencies, regulate traffic, write detailed reports, testify in court when needed, and provide escorts and basic safety education to students, faculty, and staff. Qualified candidates hold a high school diploma or GED (an associate degree or higher preferred) and a Texas Peace Officer license or the ability to obtain one within

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or completion of a GED; Associates degree or higher preferred.
• Must be a licensed Texas Peace Officer or the ability to be licensed within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus in radio-equipped vehicle.
• Protect life and property and preserve the peace.
• Provide protection against harmful acts, both willful and inadvertent of non-criminal as well as criminal class.
• Responsible for the security and policing of buildings.
• Educate and/or inform students, faculty and staff concerning parking regulations and enforce parking regulations.
• Maintain effective relations with faculty, staff, and students.
• Regulate vehicles and pedestrians in traffic in order to prevent accidents and congestion.
• Provide service to all persons on campus, give information, assist and comfort those in distress.
• Cooperate with all local law enforcement agencies, investigate all criminal acts and process the recovery of stolen property.
• Arrest offenders in violation of city, state, and federal laws.
• Enforce all applicable University regulations.
• Write reports on all criminal acts and violations of University regulations and make follow-up reports when required.
• Prepare cases for presentation in court and testify as a witness when called.
• Complete reports as necessary.
• Provides courtesy escorts on an as needed basis.
• Opens/Closes facilities as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Traffic control

Emergency response

Firearms knowledge

Quick thinking

Initiative and judgment

People skills

Report writing

Oral and written instructions

First aid

Interagency cooperation

Community relations

Night/weekend shifts

Shift work

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree preferred

Texas Peace Officer license or ability to obtain in 3 months

Job description

The University of St. Thomas in Houston seeks an UST Police Officer to patrol campus, protect life and property, and enforce university regulations.

You will respond to emergencies, regulate traffic, write detailed reports, testify in court when needed, and provide escorts and basic safety education to students, faculty, and staff. Qualified candidates hold a high school diploma or GED (an associate degree or higher preferred) and a Texas Peace Officer license or the ability to obtain one within