Police Sergeant

Description

Supervises law enforcement and/or other safety and security personnel for an assigned shift and monitors shift activity to ensure actions are in accordance with procedures and applicable laws. Guides and maintains the operation of law enforcement and security related programs and functions. Performs Police Officer patrol tasks as needed. Pursuant to the State of Texas Executive Order No. GA-48, this position researches, works on, or has access to critical infrastructure and requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the University infrastructure.

This position requires personnel be routinely reviewed to determine whether or not criminal history or continuous connections for the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the employee from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

• Supervises shift personnel including activities, work assignments, development, and evaluation of performance.
• Coordinates the Beat Management program, call responses, and investigations of crime scenes.
• Disseminates information regarding criminal activity, special assignments and safety or security related events to appropriate departmental staff.
• Acts as liaison between the department and the community, providing safety and security information, and initiating and participating in crime prevention presentations.
• Identifies and implements efficiencies in department operations and processes.
• Prepares and distributes various reports; reviews reports written by subordinates for accuracy; and maintains local supervisory files.
• Conducts regular building, uniform and vehicle inspections.
• Participates in periodic training as required.
• Investigates complaints concerning shift personnel.
• Performs Police Officer patrol duties as needed.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

• MQ:
  Requires specialized training in basic trades, principles, procedures, practice, routines or techniques in a specific area or trade which might normally be acquired through up to 18 months of education or training beyond the high school level. Vocational competence in the operation of mechanical or electronic equipment may be required.
• Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job‑related experience.
• Requires technical certification or licensing directly related to the job, as specified on a job description addendum.
• Requires a valid, active TCOLE (formerly TCLEOSE) license with up-to-date annual TCOLE training.
• Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directly job‑related experience.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid Texas Driver's License before receiving a job offer.
• Must pass a Criminal History and valid Driver's License check prior to an interview.
• Must pass Background Investigation and complete the DPS FBI Fingerprints prior to employment.
• Must pass a pre‑employment drug screening, physical and psychological exams.
• Requires employees to work various assigned shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends; may be required to remain at their post for an additional shift. Employees are required to work holidays and overtime and are considered "essential personnel" and must report to work during inclement weather.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. While performing this job the staff member shall be exposed to inclement weather conditions, extensive public contact with student, faculty and staff.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.