UNIVERSITY POLICE OFFICER IV - LAREDO

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Laredo (TX); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg seeks a University Police Officer IV for the Laredo area. The role enforces the law, provides service, and ensures safety for students, staff, and visitors on university property.

Responsibilities include investigating crimes, making arrests, enforcing traffic laws, and preparing reports. A Texas Master Peace Officer certificate is required, and an Instructor certificate is preferred. The position may require day or night shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and a Texas Master Peace Officer certificate.
• Instructor Certificate is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years as a full-time commissioned officer.
• Polygraph, background check, and drug analysis may be required.

Responsabilités

• Perform law enforcement duties on UT System property and surrounding areas.
• Preserve peace and intercede to prevent or suppress crime when lawful.
• Investigate offenses, arrest offenders, and recover property.
• Enforce traffic laws, prepare reports, and testify in court as needed.

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Master Peace Officer Certificate

Instructor Certificate

Outils

Equipment operation

Description du poste

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2 nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg: [phone]
Brownsville: [phone]
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: [e-mail]

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: [e-mail]

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number SRGV8841

Working Title

Working Title UNIVERSITY POLICE OFFICER IV - LAREDO

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Location

Department

Department University Police

FTE

FTE 1.0

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Scope of Job

To enforce the law, provide service, information and aid to all citizens as circumstances require, prevent crime, suppress disturbances, investigate criminal offenses, and arrest offenders. Serves as a Campus Security Authority as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). Responsible for enforcement duties for the protection, safety and welfare of students, employees, visitors, and all property within the area under the control and jurisdiction of The University of Texas System. Exercises independent judgment within the limits prescribed by law, Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents, institutional rules and regulations and Director of Police departmental policies and procedures.

Description of Duties

Typical: To perform law enforcement duties on the property under the 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. Provide service, information and directions to students, employees and visitors. Execute all lawful process. Arrest offenders with and without warrant when authorized by law. Investigate criminal offenses to detect and arrest criminals, recover stolen or lost property. Attempt to locate missing persons. Enforce traffic law by detecting violations, making violator contacts, placing violators in custody or issuing citations or warnings. Investigate motor vehicle collisions. Enforce Board of Regents’ Rules and Regulations. Prepare reports on all activities, filing them with supervising officer. Identify potential security and safety hazards. Perform related duties as assigned.
Periodic: Discusses cases with prosecuting attorneys, prepares evidence, 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 Officer Certificate issued by the Texas Commission On Law Enforcement

Preferred Education

Possess an Instructor Certificate issued by the Texas Commission On Law Enforcement.

Licenses/Certifications

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

Required Experience

At least 10 years experience as a full time commissioned police officer.
To be considered suitable for employment, applicants may be required to successfully complete a polygraph interview, a criminal back ground check, and an extensive drug use analysis.

Preferred Experience

N/A

Equipment

Must be proficient in the operation and safety procedures of all equipment utilized by the University Police Department necessary to perform assigned tasks.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Exposure to outside weather conditions. May be required to work either day or night on any one of three shifts with varying days off and on holidays. Work involves a degree of hazard. Must hold a Peace Officer Commission, issued by The University of Texas System, and a valid driver’s license not subject to suspension. Must be eligible to drive a University owned or leased motor vehicle. Must meet certain prerequisites established by the Director of Police, the Board of Regents, and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement concerning age requirements and physical, mental, and educational standards. Effective written and oral communications skills. Must have the physical and mental capabilities to properly carry out responsibilities and duties as a commissioned police officer of The University of Texas System Police. Must possess knowledge and skills in emergency medical procedures, first aid and CPR techniques. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
This position is classified as security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.

Other

Proficiency in all phases of duties performed. Must demonstrate logical, effective problem solving ability. Must be able to provide creditable testimony in a court of law. Must hold a Peace Officer Commission, issued by The University of Texas System, and a valid driver’s license not subject to suspension. Must be eligible to drive a University owned or leased motor vehicle. Must meet certain prerequisites established by the Director of Police, the Board of Regents, and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement concerning age requirements and physical, mental, and educational standards. Effective written and oral communications skills. Must have the physical and mental capabilities to properly carry out responsibilities and duties as a commissioned police officer of The University of Texas System Police. Must possess knowledge and skills in emergency medical procedures, first aid and CPR techniques.
This position is classified as security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.
To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Physical Capabilities

Duties involve driving, walking, running, standing, stooping, climbing, crouching, pushing, jumping over, pulling, carrying, reaching above head, lifting, lowering, hand-wrist and elbow motion, grasping, and holding. Excellent physical condition and vision, ability to hear and speak and full use of arms and legs.

Employment Category

Employment Category Full-Time

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary

Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date

Position Available Date 02/27/2026

Grant Funded Position

Grant Funded Position No

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development.