Police Officer

Once the employment application is received, candidates will receive a Physical Agility Assumption of Risk Waiver via email. This form MUST be submitted at the time of testing or the applicant will be disqualified. This form will be sent to the e-mail noted on the application. On the test day, candidates must bring a valid form of identification. Candidates are encouraged to wear work-out clothing.

Physical Agility Test location and information will be sent to the email address noted on the application.

PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST:
Weight Lift: This event is designed to duplicate a variety of obstacles that may be encountered that would require lifting and carrying objects. The applicant, wearing a Sam Browne, holster, and inert pistol must lift a full-size spare tire from the trunk of a police car, carry the spare around the car and place it back in the trunk of the car (tire cannot be rolled or rested on the ground).

This event is not timed.

Stair Climb: This event is designed to simulate pursuit or running up and down stairs, such as in a building or stadium. The applicant will run up and down two conventional flights of stairs one time, or run up and down 40 stadium steps one time. Timed event: 39 seconds maximum.

Obstacle Course/Street Chase and Body Drag: This event is designed to duplicate a variety of obstacles that may be encountered during a pursuit or when reaching a person in danger. It is coupled with an event simulating a foot pursuit or distance running and removing an unconscious person from a place of danger or an uncooperative prisoner to a desired location.

Timed event: 60 seconds total.

Obstacle Course

• Low hurdle – 2 foot wall
• Solid Wall – 4 foot simulating a small fence or loading dock
• Serpentine – simulating running through a crowd, around fixed objects, etc.
• Broad Jump – 5 foot, simulating jumping across a ditch, etc.
• Street chase and body drag
• Foot chase – run 75 yards on a designated path
• Body drag – drag 168 pound dummy 10 yards

Posting Number S06258P

Position Title

Position Title Police Officer

Functional Title

Department

Department University Police

Salary Range

Salary Range $65,500 – DOQ

Pay Basis

Pay Basis Monthly

Position Status

Position Status Regular full-time

Location

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 03/07/2025

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 03/31/2025

Job Summary

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.

Minimum Education and Experience

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.

Preferred Education and Experience

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform law…