CHIEF OF Police; UTRGV

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

Posting Number SRGV
9217

Working Title

Working Title CHIEF OF POLICE (UTRGV Employees Only)

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Location

Location Edinburg, Texas

Department

Department University Police

FTE

FTE 1

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

The Rio Grande Valley is a vibrant and culturally rich region in South Texas, known for its strong sense of community, diverse heritage, and growing economic opportunities. At the heart of the region, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ( UTRGV ) provides innovative academic programs, research opportunities, and a commitment to student success that helps shape the valley’s future.

UTRGV extends throughout the valley, from Starr County to South Padre Island, and ranks as one of the most beautiful campuses in the state of Texas. It is home to state-of-the-art facilities and classic structures that make UTRGV unique and capture the beauty and energy of Vaquero Nation.
This position is responsible for the effective leadership, management, and operation of the University Police Department including planning, organizing and directing the activities of the department and ensuring that community safety and security is assured, state laws and The University of Texas System Board of Regents’ Rules and Regulations are enforced, and appropriate measures are implemented to prevent crime, protect the campus and provide for the public safety of the university community.

The incumbent understands the status of the University of Texas System Police as a single state law enforcement agency and acknowledges, understands and is familiar with the relationship between the Chief of Police and the Director of Police.

• Promote programs and philosophies that reflect best practices and successful applied research efforts nationally in law enforcement and public safety
• Provide tireless, collaborative, and inspirational leadership to a full service law enforcement agency focused on community policing
• Work closely and successfully with the senior university leadership, all service units of the university, federal, state and local law enforcement, and other public safety agencies
• Coordinate with internal and external organizations and stakeholders regarding major activities held on campus, including but not limited to: the legitimate expression of right to free speech and assembly, athletic events, concerts, speakers’ series, commencements and student/public assemblies
• Oversee, assess, and respond to critical campus law enforcement, public safety and security concerns, issues, and situations
• Ensure that appropriate threat assessment/management…