Police Officer

Title: Police Officer

Employee Classification: Police Officer

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-VP Finance & Admin

Sub Division-Department: UNT-Police Services

Department: UNT-Police Services-152500

Job Location: Denton

Salary: TCOLE Certified: $75,000.00 Non Certified: $70,000.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all.

We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values System.edu.

Working with the UNT Police Department will be an experience you won’t get elsewhere. The UNT campus, including our police department, is a tight-knit and inclusive community that supports our diverse students, faculty, and staff. With nearly 47,000 students, UNT is the third largest university in Texas. Many of our officers are UNT graduates or students because we highly value education and training.

That emphasis led our department to a rare dual accreditation, showing both our concern for our community and our dedication to professionalism. Our 47 state-certified police officers enforce municipal and state laws and UNT policies while providing service to campus 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The department has full law enforcement jurisdiction within the UNT campus, city of Denton, and any county where UNT maintains property.

We proudly serve these areas, taking time to get to know our community and partnering with them to provide a safe environment for their learning and professional development.

The Police Officer assigned to field services is responsible for patrolling the University campus. The officer is responsible for enforcement of criminal laws, ordinances, traffic laws, and the enforcement of University regulations which specifically pertain to the behavior and welfare of students, faculty, staff, and the general public. Work involves patrolling the campus area and surrounding jurisdiction by vehicle, bicycle, and foot, both day and night.

High school diploma/GED equivalent.

Must be at least 20.5 years of age at time of application.

The State of Texas requires all peace officers to be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident of the United States.

If a legal permanent resident, the applicant must be an honorably discharged veteran of the armed forces of the United States with at least two years of service before discharge and presents evidence satisfactory to the commission that the person has applied for United States citizenship.

Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

Good moral character and ability to furnish acceptable character references.

Understanding of and…