University Police Officer Iv

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

Edinburg:
Brownsville:

Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m.

- 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs

Robert

C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe

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Posting Number
: SRGV
8373

Working Title
: UNIVERSITY POLICE OFFICER IV

Number of Vacancies
: 2

Department
:
University Police

FTE
: 1.0

FLSA
:
Non-Exempt

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.

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.

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

As assigned.

High school diploma or GED. Must possess a Master Peace Officer Certificate issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.

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

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

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 background check, and an extensive drug use analysis.

N/A

Must be proficient in the…