Police Officer

Rice University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 83,483,000 - 114,479,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice University is seeking a police officer for the Rice University Police Department to protect life and property on campus and university properties. The officer will respond to emergencies, enforce laws, and coordinate with campus and external partners to ensure smooth operations.

This on-site position requires outdoor work, weekend/nights/holidays, and overtime as needed. A Texas Peace Officer license and valid driver’s license are required, with a high school diploma or equivalent as the

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Two or more years of related experience preferred.
• Permanent license as a Peace Officer from Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (or out-of-state equivalent).
• Valid Texas driver’s license (or ability to obtain within 30 days) with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Provide campus safety by maintaining order and responding to emergencies.
• Enforce motor vehicle and criminal laws on campus and surrounding properties.
• Prepare incident/activities reports and coordinate with campus partners.
• Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects when needed; participate in ongoing training.
• Promote positive community relations and uphold university policies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Operate communications devices

Work under pressure

Situational judgment

Traffic laws knowledge

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or higher

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

With minimal supervision from a police sergeant, a police officer with the Rice University Police Department is responsible for the protection of life and property on the campus and any properties under the care, custody, and control of the university. During patrol duty, the police officer will respond to emergencies, enforce motor vehicle and criminal laws, respond to requests for assistance, investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity. A police officer will interact frequently with members of the university community in order to meet their expectations and may be called upon to work with other organizations and persons, internal and external to the Rice University Police Department, to coordinate smooth and effective operations and events.

Position Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

With minimal supervision from a police sergeant, a police officer with the Rice University Police Department is responsible for the protection of life and property on the campus and any properties under the care, custody, and control of the university. During patrol duty, the police officer will respond to emergencies, enforce motor vehicle and criminal laws, respond to requests for assistance, investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity. A police officer will interact frequently with members of the university community in order to meet their expectations and may be called upon to work with other organizations and persons, internal and external to the Rice University Police Department, to coordinate smooth and effective operations and events.

Special Instructions to Applicants: All interested applicants should attach a resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in a PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.

Workplace Requirements

Must be able to work outdoors for prolonged hours during normal and adverse weather conditions

Working location: Police Annex Building, working hour expectations: weekend, nights, holidays, work schedules are set and there will be casual and/or mandatory overtime.

On campus position: This position is exclusively on-site, necessitating all duties to be performed in-person at [insert location and schedule]. Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change.

Essential On Campus: This role is classified as an Essential On-Campus Position, requiring on-site presence to effectively carry out its vital functions. During emergencies or crises, the employee is required to report to campus as directed to ensure continuity of critical operations and must remain accessible to leadership to fulfill responsibilities necessary for maintaining institutional functions.

Hiring Rate: $34.95/hour

Non-Exempt (hourly) positions under FLSA are eligible for overtime.

Minimum Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalent
Two or more (2+) years of related experience
In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted
Permanent license as a Peace Officer from TCOLE or an out of state equivalent with the ability to qualify for TCOLE by date of employment
Valid Texas driver’s license (or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment) with no more than three moving violations within the past 36 months, and no convictions or deferred dispositions for Driving While Intoxicated or Driving Under the Influence within the past ten years

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to effectively operate various communications and data storage devices
Ability to work effectively under pressure and in highly stressful and dangerous situations
Good situational judgment
Knowledge and application of the university parking and traffic regulations and Texas penal and traffic laws

Preferences

Associate’s degree or higher
Prior law enforcement experience; it is highly desirable that the experience be in a school environment
A comprehensive understanding of university or higher education culture
Ability to develop positive and productive working relationships with students, faculty, and staff

Essential Functions

Provides for campus safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, respond to requests for assistance and promoting good community relations
Prepares reports that document incidents and activities
Monitors, notes, reports, and investigates suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area
Identifies, pursues, and arrests suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts
Participates in training activities including classroom, seminar, or field training
Performs all other duties as assigned

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Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please get in touch with Rice University’s Human Resources Office via email at [e-mail] for support.

If you have any additional questions, please email us at [e-mail]. Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.

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