Police Officer

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston Police Department is seeking a commissioned law enforcement officer to protect persons and property on campus, enforcing laws and patrolling the university area by foot or vehicle.

The position requires TCOLE certification, a Texas driver’s license, the ability to work nights, weekends and overtime, and successful completion of background investigations and pre-employment screenings. Veterans are encouraged to apply and preference may be given.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a clear Texas driver’s license.
• TCOLE certification is required.
• Must pass Criminal History check and TX Driver’s License verification prior to interview.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Enforces all laws, including penal and traffic laws.
• Patrols assigned area on foot or in a police vehicle.
• Responds to calls for assistance, service, and hazardous situations.
• Conducts preliminary investigations and completes required reports.
• Conducts crime prevention program presentations.
• Attends required annual training seminars.
• Utilizes police equipment such as firearms, baton, handcuffs, radios, camera and other equipment.

Skills

Public safety

Communication

Physical fitness

Equipment handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Texas Driver's License

TCOLE certification

Background check clearance

Job description

Department: Police

Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description

Serves as a commissioned law enforcement officer responsible for protecting persons and property for the University of Houston. Endeavors to detect and prevent crime in order to maintain peace, order and security. Pursuant to the State of Texas Executive Order No. GA-48, this position researches, works on, or has access to critical infrastructure and requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the University infrastructure. This position requires personnel be routinely reviewed to determine whether or not criminal history or continuous connections for the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the employee from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

• Enforces all laws, including but not limited to, penal and traffic laws.
• Patrols assigned area on foot or in a police vehicle.
• Responds to all calls for assistance, service, and hazardous situations.
• Conducts preliminary investigations of reported incidents, completes required reports.
• Conducts crime prevention program presentations.
• Attends required annual training seminars.
• Utilizes police equipment such as firearm, baton, handcuffs, mobile and handheld radios, camera and other equipment.
• Performs other job-related duties are assigned.

MQ

Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. as might normally be acquired through attainment of a high school diploma or GED.

No experience is required. Requires technical certification or licensing directly related to the job, as specified on a job description addendum.

Additional Posting Information

High school and No experience.

Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. as might normally be acquired through attainment of a high school diploma or GED.

No experience is required; however, applicant must be TCOLE certified. Requires technical certification or licensing directly related to the job, as specified on a job description addendum.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years of age and have a clear Texas driver's license.

The applicant must be TCOLE (formerly TCLEOSE) certified.

Must pass a Criminal History and valid TX Driver's License check prior to an interview.

Must be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime assignments.

Must pass Background Investigation prior to employment.

Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.

UHPD requires all applicants to complete the criminal history fields on them application. Applicants with incomplete criminal history fields will not be considered for a position.

Required Information Includes

• DOB
• Driver’s license
• Last 4 digits of SSN

Additional Posting Information

Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply and will receive preference in employment over other applicants for the same position who do not have a greater qualification.

Military experience will only be considered if Military Police or Security related responsibilities in your job functions. (Please attach a copy of your DD 214.)

The applicant must have successfully completed a TCOLE basic licensing course and passed the TCOLE licensing examination, or be within 45 days of completion of a

TCOLE recognized basic peace officer licensing course.

Salary will be based on years of experience

Additional Job Prerequisites

Candidate for hire must have/or be able to obtain a Texas Driver's License at the time of a bona fide job offer. An applicant is required to pass multiple phases: i.e.:

• Multiple types of reviews
• Tests (oral and written)
• Background check clearance

Applicants who do not pass their entrance exam will be eligible to re-test in 30 days, up to three tries. After three attempts, the applicant will be eligible to re-apply after three months, if there is a Police Officer job posted.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. While performing this job the staff member shall:

Environmental

The employee maybe exposed to inclement weather conditions, extensive public contact with student, faculty and staff.

Employees are required to work various assigned shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends and may be required to remain at their post for an additional shift. All staff are “essential personnel” and are required to report to work during inclement weather.

Environmental

The employee maybe exposed to inclement weather conditions, extensive public contact with student, faculty and staff.

Employees are required to work various assigned shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends and may be required to remain at their post for an additional shift. All staff are “essential personnel” and are required to report to work during inclement weather.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.