Police Officer

Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) is a special place that occupies a unique space within the history of the state of Texas. PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state of Texas. Empowered by a shared sense of history and experience, we are a historically black college/university (HBCU) that, since it’s inception in 1876, has opened it’s doors to any and every person seeking a first class, four-year university.

The University Police Department (UPD) is tasked with, and dedicated to, PVAMU a safe place to live, learn, collaborate, and innovate. While our main priority is providing the safest environment for our stakeholders, we also have a commitment to establishing positive relationships with our community, and further broadening our concept of what community means.

PVAMU has an impact beyond our campus borders which has led to a reimagined service delivery model to support the surrounding community. This change also acknowledges PVAMU campuses in the Texas Medical Center (School of Nursing) and in northwest Harris County (Northwest Center).UPD has positioned itself to support all PVAMU campuses and assets, and as a member of the Texas A&M University System, we strive to attract high performing faculty and staff.

Currently, UPD seeks to establish a pool of qualified applicants for potential future employment in various Police Officer (In Training, I, II, III, or IV) positions, iew of applications will be on an ongoing basis, and candidates will be contacted when positions become available.

This position is responsible for providing law enforcement duties for the campus community, and responds to all emergencies and calls for assistance.

• Interacts with public day-to-day contact. Provide escorts service in safety and emergency situations, assist state, county, and city law enforcement as requested. Responds to emergency calls and takes appropriate action; aids other law enforcement and community departments and agencies.
• Works under general supervision of a police sergeant or lieutenant; patrols property under the jurisdiction of PVAMU in Waller County by bicycle or foot.
• Investigates illegal and suspicious activities, persons and establishments, causes and results of accidents. Takes reports and performs preliminary investigations; enforces all criminal laws and violations of the Criminal penal Code of he State of Texas.
• Functions as training coordinator to ensure compliance with state TCOLE training mandates. Also, functions as Victim Assistance Coordinator for the department.
• Prevents crime, suppresses disturbances, issues citations, and testifies in Justice of the Peace Court, County/District Courts, and student judicial hearings. Guards and transports prisoners.
• Reports all violations, rules, and regulations of PVAMU; aids the public whenever possible.