Police Officer I

Texas A&M University; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University-Central Texas is hiring a Police Officer I to maintain campus safety and provide professional law enforcement services on campus. The officer will patrol, respond to incidents, assist the public, and enforce university policies and applicable laws.

Qualified applicants will hold a high school diploma or equivalent and a Texas TCOLE basic certification, with a valid Class C driver's license or ability to obtain one within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of related law enforcement experience preferred.
• TCOLE basic certification is required.
• State of Texas class C driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Patrol designated areas to prevent and deter crime and enforce laws.
• Respond to calls involving disturbances, accidents, and felonies.
• Interact with the public and provide assistance to other agencies.
• Secure crime scenes, collect evidence, and make arrests as needed.
• Enforce university rules, regulations, and traffic laws.

Skills

Multitask

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

TCOLE basic certification

Texas Class C license

Job description

Job Title

Police Officer I Agency Texas A&M University - Central Texas Department University Police

Job Description

The Police Officer I, under general supervision, provides specialized professional law enforcement skills by giving service, information and aid to citizens as circumstances require, preventing crime, suppressing disturbances, investigating criminal offenses, and arresting offenders.

A Presidential Proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on all new H‑1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025, and Texas A&M University–Central Texas will not pay this fee. Additionally, a moratorium issued by Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026, restricts the filing of new H‑1B petitions 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. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.

Responsibilities

• Patrols designated areas to prevent, discover, and deter the commission of crime, to enforce criminal law, to direct traffic, and to enforce motor vehicle operation and parking regulations.
• Responds to calls and complaints involving fire, automobile accidents, disturbances, assaults, robberies, and other felonies and misdemeanors.
• Interacts with the public on a day-to-day contact, provides assistance to other law enforcement, community departments, or local agencies.
• Secures crime scenes, conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations, gathers evidence, obtains witness statements, apprehends suspects, makes arrests, and transports offenders.
• Enforces criminal and traffic laws as well as University rules and regulations.
• Takes the appropriate action necessary in accordance with rules, regulations, and policies, Federal, State, and local laws.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of related experience.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses

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

Other Requirements

• All system university police will be required to meet minimum licensing standard requirements as required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) § 217.1.
• Must successfully pass psychological evaluation, physical examination, and complete background investigation to include but not limited to driving history, criminal background, and credit history.

Wage

$24.28/hour

Hours

Monday - Friday; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Hours may vary depending on department needs.

Supervision of Others

This position does not supervise employees.

Work Location

This is not a remote position. The selected candidate will be required to work on campus.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Employer Information

Thank you for your interest in a career at Texas A&M University - Central Texas! A Proud Member of the Texas A&M University System

Texas A&M University-Central Texas was established in 2009 as a member of the Texas A&M University System, one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation. A&M-Central Texas is an upper-level institution, fully aligned with regional community colleges and offering quality bachelor's and master's degrees with an emphasis on access and affordability. The student population at A&M-Central Texas is diverse and growing, with more than 2,600 students currently enrolled. To accommodate both full and part-time students, classes are offered on the main campus in Killeen, at off-site locations like Fort Hood and the East Williamson County Higher Education Center in Hutto, as well as fully online. The University serves the Central Texas region with a growing range of academic programs that foster excellence and achievement. At A&M-Central Texas, employees are part of a mission-driven community that values innovation, growth, and well-being—backed by strategic investments in compensation, culture, and career development. For more information about A&M-Central Texas, visit www.tamuct.edu.

Compliance and Policies

In accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 and System Policy 08.01.01, Civil Rights Compliance, Texas A&M University Central Texas does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities, including admission and employment.

Texas A&M University-Central Texas is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

Contact

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