Police Sergeant - (495610 )

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston System is seeking a Police Officer to supervise law enforcement and security personnel on assigned shifts, ensure adherence to procedures and laws, and support various safety programs across the campus.

Candidates must hold a valid Texas TCOLE license with up-to-date training, possess a driver’s license, and pass background checks. Ability to work nights, weekends, and overtime is required as essential staff.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid Texas TCOLE license with up-to-date training.
• Minimum of 1 year directly job-related experience.
• Requires a driver’s license valid in Texas.
• Must pass a criminal history background check and pre-employment screens.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Supervises shift personnel including assignments, development, and performance evaluation.
• Coordinates the Beat Management program, call responses, and crime scene investigations.
• Disseminates information regarding criminal activity and safety events to department staff.
• Liaisons with the community, conducts safety information sessions and crime prevention presentations.
• Identifies efficiencies in department operations and processes.
• Prepares and reviews reports and maintains supervisory files.
• Conducts regular building, vehicle, and uniform inspections.
• Participates in required training.

Education

Up to 18 months education beyond high school

Tools

Texas TCOLE license

Job description

Department: PoliceSalary:Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description:

Supervises law enforcement and/or other safety and security personnel for an assigned shift and monitors shift activity to ensure actions are in accordance with procedures and applicable laws. Guides and maintains the operation of law enforcement and security related programs and functions. Performs Police Officer patrol tasks as needed. 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.

1. Supervises shift personnel including activities, work assignments, development, and evaluation of performance.
2. Coordinates the Beat Management program, call responses, and investigations of crime scenes.
3. Disseminates information regarding criminal activity, special assignments and safety or security related events to appropriate departmental staff.
4. Acts as liaison between the department and the community, providing safety and security information, and initiating and participating in crime prevention presentations.
5. Identifies and implements efficiencies in department operations and processes.
6. Prepares and distributes various reports; reviews reports written by subordinates for accuracy; and maintains local supervisory files.
7. Conducts regular building, uniform and vehicle inspections.
8. Participates in periodic training as required.
9. Investigates complaints concerning shift personnel.
10. Performs Police Officer patrol duties as needed.
11. Performs other job-related duties are assigned.

MQ: Requires specialized training in basic trades, principles, procedures, practice, routines or techniques in a specific area or trade which might normally be acquired through up to 18 months of education or training beyond the high school level. Vocational competence in the operation of mechanical or electronic equipment may be required. Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.

Requires technical certification or licensing directly related to the job, as specified on a job description addendum.

Additional Posting Information:

Requires a valid, active TCOLE (formerly TCLEOSE) license with up-to-date annual TCOLE training.

Requires specialized training in basic trades, principles, procedures, practice, routines or techniques in a specific area or trade. Vocational competence in the operation of mechanical or electronic equipment may be required.

Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directly job-related experience.

Requires technical certification or licensing directly related to the job, as specified on a job description addendum.

Requires employees to work various assigned shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends and may be required to remain at their post for an additional shift. Additionally, employees are required to work holidays and overtime. All staff are "essential personnel" and are required to report to work during inclement weather.

This position requires the applicant to pass several phases: i.e.:

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

Applicants that do not pass the testing phase, may retest after one month, if there is an open position up to three times before being removed from the process. Reapplying is encouraged after the (1) year.

A valid, active TCOLE (formerly TCLEOSE) license with up-to-date annual TCOLE training. Must be at least 21 years of age.

Must have a valid Texas Driver's License before receiving job offer.

Must pass a Criminal History and valid Driver's License check prior to an interview. Must be able to work nights, weekends and overtime assignments.

Must pass Background Investigation and complete the DPS FBI fingerprints prior to employment.

Must pass a pre-employment drug screening, physical and psychological exams.

UHPD requires all applicants to complete the criminal history fields on their application. Applicants within incomplete criminal history fields may not be considered for a position.

Required information includes, but may not be limited to

DOB

Driver's license

Last 4 digits of SSN

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 may be 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. Additionally, employees are required to work holidays and overtime. All staff are "essential personnel" and are required to report to work during inclement weather.

This position is an essential position for Department of Public Safety and the UH Police Department. Essential position you will be required to perform the work needed if directed by management even when the office or school is closed and may be required to report to work.

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.