Patrol Lieutenant

Texas A&M University System; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas seeks a Patrol Lieutenant to supervise officers, review reports, and coordinate campus policing efforts, ensuring safety and compliance with university policies. You will lead a shift, oversee performance, and serve as a liaison with external agencies.

The role requires a proven track record in law enforcement leadership, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple assignments during irregular hours; the compensation is commensurate

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Performs administrative duties and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Patrol Lieutenant

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

University Police

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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.

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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.
• Performs 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

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.