UNIVERSITY POLICE OFFICER

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks a University Police Officer to enforce laws and protect campus members and property across multiple locations in the Rio Grande Valley. You will conduct investigations, prepare reports, testify in court and coordinate with local agencies as needed.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED, complete TCOLE peace officer training, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus successful completion of a TCOLE Basic Peace Officer Course or equivalent.
• Preferred: 60 college hours from an accredited college or university.

Responsabilités

• Enforce laws and protect the safety of students, faculty, staff, visitors and UT System property.
• Preserve peace, investigate offenses, arrest offenders with/without warrants.

Connaissances

Basic Peace Officer Training

TCOLE License

Field Training Program

Defensive Tactics

Patrol Procedures

Report Writing

Communication

Driving

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

60 college hours preferred

Description du poste

UNIVERSITY POLICE OFFICER

Posting Number: SRGV9213

Number of Vacancies: 3

Location: Rio Grande Valley, Texas

Department: Finance & Business Affairs

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Scope of Job

To enforce the law, provide service, information and aid to allcitizens as circumstances require, assist and support victims ofcrime, prevent crime, suppress disturbances, investigate criminaloffenses, and arrest offenders. Serves as a Campus SecurityAuthority as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of CampusSecurity Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).

Responsible for law enforcement duties for the protection, safetyand welfare of students, faculty, staff, visitors, and all propertyunder the control and jurisdiction of The University of TexasSystem, including primary law enforcement jurisdiction in allcounties where the UT System has real property interest and generallaw enforcement jurisdiction in all other Texas counties. Exercisesindependent judgment and discretion within the limits prescribed bylaw, Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents, institutionalrules and regulations and the Office of the Director of Police(ODOP)/University of Texas System Police (UTSP) departmentalpolicies and procedures.

Description of Duties

To perform law enforcement duties on the property under the controland jurisdiction of the University of Texas System or as otherwiseauthorized or required by law. Preserve the peace by the use of alllawful means, interceding, when authorized by law, to prevent orsuppress crime. Execute all lawful process. Arrest offenders withand without warrant when authorized by law. Investigate criminaloffenses to detect and arrest criminals, and recover stolen or lostproperty. Attempt to locate missing persons. Enforce traffic law bydetecting violations, making violator contacts, placing violatorsin custody or issuing citations or warnings. Investigate motorvehicle collisions. Prepare various written reports narrating lawenforcement and police activities. Give credible and accuratetestimony in the criminal courts of this state and the UnitedStates. Confers with prosecuting attorneys, preserves evidence, andmaintains confidential information. Confers with local lawenforcement, criminal justice and emergency response agencies onmatters of mutual interest. Provides assistance and support to thevictims of crime.

Supervision Received

Direct supervision of work by Sergeant or other supervisor.

Supervision Given

None.

Required Education

High School Diploma or GED, successful completion of a TexasCommission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) approved Basic Peace OfficerCourse (or the equivalent as authorized by law and ODOP/UTSPpolicy), has successfully passed the TCOLE peace officer licensingexamination.

Preferred Education

60 college hours from an accredited college or university.

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

None.

Preferred Experience

Possess Basic Peace Officer Certification and Peace Officer licensefrom the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). Successfulcompletion of the prescribed Field Training Program as provided byODOP/UTSP policy.

Equipment

Proficient with all equipment utilized in the performance ofassigned duties, to include but not be limited to firearms,restraints, less lethal force weapons and techniques, vehicles,communications equipment, computers, investigative and surveillanceequipment.

Working Conditions

Exposure to outside weather and inclement conditions. May berequired to work either day or night on a variety of shifts withvarying days off and on holidays. Work involves a degree of hazard(e.g. physical engagement with/use of defensive tactics withcombative or resisting offenders and suspects) and physical danger.UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence atmultiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other

Must be qualified to hold and must meet the requirements of a PeaceOfficer Commission issued by the Director of the Police of TheUniversity of Texas System, and a valid driver's license notsubject to suspension. Must be eligible to drive a University ownedor leased motor vehicle. Must meet certain prerequisitesestablished by the Office of the Director of Police, the Board ofRegents, and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Must have thephysical and mental capabilities to properly carry outresponsibilities and duties as a commissioned police officer of TheUniversity of Texas System Police. Must pass a written entryexamination and physical agility test. Must comply with allapplicable ODOP/UTSP policies as established by the Director ofPolice.

Must successfully complete a minimum six-month probationary periodimmediately following commissioning as a Police Officer.

Must be qualified to be armed at all times when on duty and must bequalified and prepared to execute the obligations, duties andresponsibilities of a Texas peace officer.

This position is classified as security-sensitive and therebysubject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas EducationCode.

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, workon, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability tomaintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructureis a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to beemployed in the position.

Physical Capabilities

Duties involve driving, walking,running, standing, stooping, climbing, crouching, pushing, jumpingover, pulling, carrying, reaching above head, lifting, lowering,hand-wrist and elbow motion, grasping, and holding. Good physicalcondition and vision, ability to hear and speak; vision and hearingstandards are established by TCOLE and followed by UTSP policy forcompliance purposes.

Employment Category

Full-Time

Minimum Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date

10/23/2026

Grant Funded Position

No

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley topromote and ensure equal employment opportunities for allindividuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex,age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression, genetic information or protected veteran status. Inaccordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil RightsAct of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americanswith Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University iscommitted to comply with all government requirements and ensuresnon-discrimination in its education programs and activities,including employment. We encourage women, minorities anddifferently abled persons to apply for employment positions ofinterest.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location issubject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal backgroundcheck (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approvalfrom the VP of Human Resources.