Police Officer

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
JOB DESCRIPTION

6337
Police Officer
SUMMARY

Function: 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).

Scope: 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, including primary jurisdiction in all counties where the
UT System has real property interest and secondary jurisdiction in all other Texas counties. 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.

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. Execute all lawful process. Arrest offenders with and without warrant when authorized by law. Investigate criminal offenses to detect and arrest criminals, and 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. Prepare various written reports narrating law enforcement and police activities. Give testimony in the criminal courts of this state and the United States. Confers with prosecuting attorneys, preserves evidence, and maintains confidential information. Confers with local law enforcement, criminal justice and emergency response agencies on matters of mutual interest.

SUPERVISION

Received: Direct supervision of work by Sergeant or other supervisor.

Given: None

EDUCATION

Required: High School Diploma or GED, successful completion of a TCLEOSE approved Basic

Peace Officer Course, has passed TCLEOSE exam.

Preferred: 60 college hours from an accredited college or university

EXPERIENCE

Required: None.

Preferred: Possess Basic Peace Officer Certification from the Texas Commission on Law

Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE). Successful completion of the prescribed Field Training Program.

Police Officer, University Police 6337

EQUIPMENT

Required: Proficient with all equipment utilized in the performance of assigned duties, to include but not limited to firearms, restraints, less lethal force weapons and techniques, automobiles, communications equipment, personal computers, investigative and surveillance equipment.

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. Good physical condition and vision, ability to hear and speak.

This position requires:

Working in Office Environment Yes
Working in Patient Care Unit Yes
(e.g. Nursing unit; outpatient clinics)
Exposure to human/animal blood, body fluids, or tissues Yes
Exposure to harmful chemicals Yes
Exposure to radiation Yes
Exposure to animals Yes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Indicate the time required to do each of the following physical demands:

Time Spent
Never Occasionally Frequently Continuously

0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Standing X
Walking X
Sitting X
Reaching X
Lifting/Carrying
Up to 10 lbs X
10 lbs to 50 lbs X
More than 50 lbs X
Pushing/Pulling
Up to 10 lbs X
10 lbs to 50 lbs X
More than 50 lbs X
Use computer/keyboard X

WORKING CONDITIONS

Usual: 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.

Any changes to this job description require the prior approval of the Director of Police.

Police Officer, University Police 6337

OTHER

Must hold a Peace Officer Commission, issued by the Director of the Police of 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 Office of the Director of Police, the Board of Regents, and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education. 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 pass a physical agility test.

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

This position is classified as security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of
Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.

Any changes to this job description require the prior approval of the Director of Police.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,715.00 - $76,452.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Experience:

• Police Officer: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Texas peace officer license (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $62,715 - $76,452