POLICE SERGEANT

Texas Southern University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 4,251,273 - 5,434,632; Full time

Job summary

Texas Southern University is seeking a Police Officer with certification pay to enforce campus policies and manage security operations. The role includes supervising shifts, coordinating incident responses, and maintaining safety for students, faculty, and staff.

Essential duties include reporting, investigations, and proactive patrol planning. Bachelor’s degree is preferred and TCOLE certification is required, with opportunities for advancement and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Sixty college credit/Associate degree with 3 years’ commissioned officer experience with TSU Police Department, or total 7 years combined law enforcement experience, or 4 years of supervisor experience can substitute for the 60 college hours.

Responsibilities

• Enforces policies and procedures.
• Manages a shift of police and security officers to ensure safety for students, faculty and staff.
• Supervises, schedules, assigns work, and evaluates officers; provides in-field instruction and counseling.

Skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Time management

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Police radio

Keyboard terminals

Job description

Police Officer “Certification Pay”

• Intermediate $1,200 annually
• Advanced $2,400 annually
• Master $4,800 annually

ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION AND INCENTIVES

Tuition reimbursement for up to 6 hours per semester to attend classes at Texas Southern University. Minimum passing grade of “C” and the ability to maintain a GPA of 2.0 is required for reimbursement.

Years of Service

• $6,000 – (0-3 years) Total police experience (excluding corrections, armed security, military police)
• $9,000 – (4-9 years) Total police experience (excluding corrections, armed security, military police)
• $12,000 – (10 years or more) Total police experience (excluding corrections, armed security, military police)

Essential Duties Summary

• Enforces policies and procedures.
• Manages a shift of police and security officers to make sure that students, faculty and staff are safe.
• Supervises, schedules, assigns work, and evaluates the performance of law enforcement personnel assigned to shift or area. Provides in-field instruction, training, and counseling to subordinates.
• Conducts shift “roll call”, provides daily briefing sessions regarding criminal activity, special assignments, and events. Inspects uniforms, equipment, buildings, and vehicles.
• Prepares, reviews, and distributes various reports on incidents, operations, and other activities.
• Coordinates responses to calls, conducts preliminary investigations of incidents, and protects crime scenes. Interviews or supervises the interviews of suspects, witnesses, and victims.
• Provides general service, courtesy escorts, information, and assistance to faculty, staff, students, and visitors on campus.
• Identifies hot zones for criminal activity and high-volume pedestrian travel and develop a plan for proactive police patrol presence.
• Serves as a departmental representative or liaison to internal and external groups, as designated.
• As a supervisor, you may be required to work beyond your regular scheduled shift.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Hiring Range

$30.86 - $39.35

Education

• Sixty-college credit/Associate degree. Along with three (3) years’ experience as a commissioned officer with Texas Southern University Police Department, or a total of seven (7) years combined law enforcement experience or four (4) years’ experience of supervisor experience in law enforcement as a substitute for the sixty-college credit hours.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Required Licensing/Certification

• Licensed as a Texas peace officer through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Intermediate peace officer certification (TCOLE).
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Field Training Officer Certification (FTO)
• Auto Insurance
• No Criminal Charges
• Shift work varies
• Able to obtain security clearance
• Making a Pivotal decision

Preferred

• Advanced Peace Officer Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Federal, State, Local and County laws.
• Demonstrates full/complete knowledge in an area. Requires command of technical and functional procedures, processes and subject matter in a job family or professional discipline to handle most situations and lead and/or review the work of others in multiple job classifications performing diverse responsibilities.
• Policies, procedures, and practices.
• Other job-related software and systems.
• Safety guidelines.
• Supervisory techniques.
• Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.

Skill in

• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Command of technical and functional procedures, processes and subject matter in a job family or professional discipline to handle most situations and lead and/or review the work of others in multiple job classifications performing diverse responsibilities.
• Multitasking and time management.
• Operating equipment.
• Strong management.

  Coordinating work of others.

  • Strategic planning.
  • Budget management.
  • Planning activities.
  • Leading projects.
  • Both verbal and written communication.

  Ability to

  • Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places.
  • Use and care for firearms.
  • Think and act quickly in emergencies and judge situations and people accurately.
  • Operate a police radio and keyboard terminals.
  • Understand and interpret laws and regulations.
  • Perform specific assignments with minimal oral or written directions.
  • Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive written reports.
  • Deal courteously and effectively with the general public and departmental employees.
  • Meet standards of adequate physical stature, endurance, and agility.
  • Demonstrate practical knowledge of good understanding of human relations.
  • Schedule, organize and supervise the work of subordinates.
  • Interpret and apply laws and regulations.

  Work Experience

  Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment or water treatment system.

  Working/Environmental Conditions

  • Standing and/or walking.
  • Handling light weight objects.
  • Using or carrying equipment.
  • Stoop, bend, or lift.
  • May require routine travel.

  UA EEO Statement

  It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.