UNIVERSITY POLICE OFFICER IV

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking a Police Officer IV to enforce the law, provide service, information and aid to all citizens within the campus jurisdiction across the Rio Grande Valley. The role requires a Master Peace Officer certificate and a minimum of 10 years as a full-time commissioned officer.

Responsibilities include arresting offenders, investigating offenses, enforcing traffic laws, preparing detailed reports, and serving as a campus security authority under Clery

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Master Peace Officer Certificate required.
• Instructor Certificate preferred; minimum 10 years as a full-time commissioned officer.
• Proficiency with police equipment and emergency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Enforce laws and provide service to students, staff, and visitors.
• Investigate offenses, detain suspects, and prepare reports.
• Enforce traffic laws and manage accident investigations.
• Serve as campus security authority and assist in court when required.

Skills

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Master Peace Officer Certificate

Instructor Certificate (preferred)

Tools

Police equipment operation

Job description

UNIVERSITY POLICE OFFICER IV

Posting Number: SRGV9117

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Rio Grande Valley, Texas

Department: University Police

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Scope of Job:

To enforce the law, provide service, information and aid to allcitizens as circumstances require, prevent crime, suppressdisturbances, investigate criminal offenses, and arrest offenders.Serves as a Campus Security Authority as defined by the JeanneClery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus CrimeStatistics Act (Clery Act). Responsible for enforcement duties forthe protection, safety and welfare of students, employees,visitors, and all property within the area under the control andjurisdiction of The University of Texas System. Exercisesindependent judgment within the limits prescribed by law, Rules andRegulations of the Board of Regents, institutional rules andregulations and Director of Police departmental policies andprocedures.

Description of Duties:

Typical: To perform law enforcement duties on the property underthe control and jurisdiction of The University of Texas System.Preserve the peace by the use of all lawful means, interceding,when authorized by law, to prevent or suppress crime. Provideservice, information and directions to students, employees andvisitors. Execute all lawful process. Arrest offenders with andwithout warrant when authorized by law. Investigate criminaloffenses to detect and arrest criminals, 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. Enforce Board of Regents' Rules andRegulations. Prepare reports on all activities, filing them withsupervising officer. Identify potential security and safetyhazards. Perform related duties as assigned.

Periodic: Discusses cases with prosecuting attorneys, preparesevidence, and appears as a witness in court.

Supervision Received:

Work is reviewed by supervising officers through activities,reports, and observation of performance.

Supervision Given:

As assigned.

Required Education:

High school diploma or GED. Must possess a Master Peace OfficerCertificate issued by the Texas Commission On Law Enforcement

Preferred Education:

Possess an Instructor Certificate issued by the Texas Commission OnLaw Enforcement.

Licenses/Certifications:

Must possess a Master Peace Officer Certificate issued by the TexasCommission On Law Enforcement

Required Experience:

At least 10 years experience as a full time commissioned policeofficer.

To be considered suitable for employment, applicants may berequired to successfully complete a polygraph interview, a criminalback ground check, and an extensive drug use analysis.

Preferred Experience:

N/A

Equipment:

Must be proficient in the operation and safety procedures of allequipment utilized by the University Police Department necessary toperform assigned tasks.

Working Conditions:

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties.Exposure to outside weather conditions. May be required to workeither day or night on any one of three shifts with varying daysoff and on holidays. Work involves a degree of hazard. Must hold aPeace Officer Commission, issued by The University of Texas System,and a valid driver's license not subject to suspension. Must beeligible to drive a University owned or leased motor vehicle. Mustmeet certain prerequisites established by the Director of Police,the Board of Regents, and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcementconcerning age requirements and physical, mental, and educationalstandards. Effective written and oral communications skills. Musthave the physical and mental capabilities to properly carry outresponsibilities and duties as a commissioned police officer of TheUniversity of Texas System Police. Must possess knowledge andskills in emergency medical procedures, first aid and CPRtechniques. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may requirepresence at multiple locations throughout the Rio GrandeValley.

Other:

Proficiency in all phases of duties performed. Must demonstratelogical, effective problem solving ability. Must be able to providecreditable testimony in a court of law. Must hold a Peace OfficerCommission, issued by The University of Texas System, and a validdriver's license not subject to suspension. Must be eligible todrive a University owned or leased motor vehicle. Must meet certainprerequisites established by the Director of Police, the Board ofRegents, and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement concerning agerequirements and physical, mental, and educational standards.Effective written and oral communications skills. Must have thephysical and mental capabilities to properly carry outresponsibilities and duties as a commissioned police officer of TheUniversity of Texas System Police. Must possess knowledge andskills in emergency medical procedures, first aid and CPRtechniques.

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. Excellentphysical condition and vision, ability to hear and speak and fulluse of arms and legs.

Employment Category:

Full-Time

Minimum Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date:

08/25/2026

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.