Police Officer -IV

Job Title:

Police Officer I-IV

Agency:
West Texas A&M University Department University Police

Location:

Canyon, Texas

Job Type: Staff

The A&M System offers a comprehensive benefit package including health and welfare insurance plans, paid leave, 13-15 paid holidays, and optional retirement savings opportunities.

• Patrol campus property and surrounding areas governed by existing mutual aid agreements.
• Respond to calls for service.
• Perform preliminary investigations, traffic enforcement, arrests, accident investigations, foot patrols, community services, building and property security.
• Serve warrants and conduct field identification activities on incident scenes.
• Complete required in‑service training and maintain necessary officer qualifications.
• Use computers for reporting, training, and meet timely completion of required online training courses.
• Accept supervisory feedback and support administrative policy.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Zero to five years of experience as a licensed police officer.
• Licensed peace officer in Texas with at least TCOLE basic certification.
• Valid Texas class “C” driver license within 30 days of employment and be an approved vehicle driver.
• Firearm qualification approved by department firearms officer.
• Good written and verbal communication, multitasking, teamwork, interpersonal skills, and satisfactory computer skills.
• Ability to function under stressful conditions.
• United States citizenship.
• Pass a physical, psychological, and vision exam meeting specified standards.
• Meet TCOLE minimum standard requirements.
• Unpenalized: no court‑ordered community supervision or probation for any Class C misdemeanor or higher within last five years; no felony convictions; no misdemeanor domestic violence convictions; good driving record with ≤3 moving violations in last three years.

• 30 college credit hours or equivalent education and experience.
• 2 years of law enforcement experience.
• Advanced TCOLE certification.
• One year supervisory experience.
• Re‑hire eligibility from all past employers.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon verification of credentials and other required information.

Law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System.