Patrol Lieutenant

Prairie View A&M University; Prairie View (TX); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Prairie View A&M University is seeking a Patrol Lieutenant for its University Police department. The role involves supervising officers, evaluating subordinates, and ensuring effective patrols across campus.

The salary is commensurate with education and experience under the university's compensation structure. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and twelve years of licensed law enforcement experience, with advanced TCOLE certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Twelve years of experience as a licensed Police Officer.
• Strong ability to multitask and work with others.
• Excellent communication with all campus segments.
• Ability to function under adverse and stressful conditions.

Responsabilités

• Supervises a police sergeant and a shift of police/communication officers.
• Evaluates, counsels and advises subordinates.
• Reviews and approves reports and case files submitted by subordinates.
• Patrols campus and acts as a point of contact for other agencies.
• Investigates offenses and arrests offenders under state law and university rules.

Connaissances

multitask

communication

stress management

Formation

High school diploma

Outils

TCOLE advanced certification

Description du poste

Job TitlePatrol Lieutenant Agency Prairie View A&M University Department University Police Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationPrairie View, Texas Job TypeStaff

Important Immigration information: A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

The Police Lieutenant, under direction, supervises officers and police personal and enforces, prevents, and investigates violations of the law and University rules and regulations. The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Supervises a police sergeant and a shift of police/communication officers.
• Evaluates, counsels and advises subordinates.
• Approves subordinate leave.
• Reviews and approves reports and case files submitted by subordinates.
• Supervises a squad of security officers and/or parking officers.
• Assimilates and interprets administrative directives and policies and ensures implementation.
• Patrols campus and acts as a point of contact for other agencies.
• Provides professional skills to in-service seminars and training of subordinate officers.
• Investigates offenses and arrests offenders of State Criminal Law and Transportation Code violations.
• Prepares comprehensive reports.
• Manages crime scenes and evidence collection and processing.
• Attends meetings with other departments on and off campus.
• Serves as an appointed chairperson or member of committees, recruit officer review and officer promotion boards.
• Testifies in Justice of the Peace Court as well as County and District Courts and student judicial hearings.
• Interacts with the public by speaking on various topics dealing with law enforcement and community policing.
• Perform administrative duties and other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Twelve years of experience as a licensed Police Officer.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all segments of the campus population.
• Ability to function under adverse and stressful conditions.

Required Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:

• Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) advanced certification.
• Must have a State of Texas class 'C' vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Other Requirements:

• Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.
• Applicant must pass an entrance exam to be considered for employment.
• Applicant must successfully pass psychological evaluation, physical examination, and complete background investigation to include but not limited to driving history, criminal background, and credit history.

Job Posting Close Date:

11/13/2026

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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