Police Officer

Posting Details

• Posting Number: S06552P
• Position Title: Police Officer
• Functional
  
  Title:
  
  
• Department: University Police
• Salary Range: $65,500 - DOQ
• Pay Basis: Monthly
• Position Status: Regular full-time
• Location: Richardson
• Position End Date (if temporary):
• Posting Open Date: 08/11/2025
• Posting Close Date:
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Desired
  
  Start Date:
  
  09/01/2025

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. 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, including primary jurisdiction in all counties where the UT System has a real property interest and secondary jurisdiction in all other Texas counties.

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. Other job duties as assigned.

High School diploma or GED, successful completion of a TCOLE (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement) approved Basic Peace Officer Course, and attainment of TCOLE certification. Proficient with all equipment utilized in the performance of assigned duties, to include but not limited to firearms, restraints, less lethal force weapons and techniques, automobiles, communications equipment, personal computers, investigative and surveillance equipment. Requires good physical condition and vision, the ability to hear and speak.

Must be able to operate computer keyboard frequently; drive, walk, run, stoop, climb, crouch, push, jump-over, pull, carry, reach above head, hand-wrist and elbow motion, grasp and hold. Ability to lift/carry/lower, push and pull frequently 10-50 lbs and occasionally more than 50 lbs.

Bi-lingual preferred

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

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. Execute all lawful processes. Arrest offenders with and without a warrant when authorized by law. Investigate criminal offenses to detect and arrest criminals, and 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. Prepare various written reports narrating law enforcement and police activities. Give testimony in the criminal courts of this state and the United States. Confer with prosecuting attorneys, preserve evidence, and maintain confidential information.

Confer with local law enforcement, criminal justice, and emergency response agencies on matters of mutual interest.

Must be able to perform extensive standing, driving, walking, and climbing; to lift up to 50lbs. regularly. Must be able to push/pull, stoop, kneel, grasping, talking, hearing, eye/hand/foot coordination.

* MUST BE TCOLE CERTIFIED * Qualified applicants will need to complete a physical agility course. As candidates are accepted, test information will be sent via e-mail. A valid form of identification must be presented on testing day.

This position also requires an extensive criminal background check that can take several weeks to complete. Additional information regarding the University of Texas at…