Lieutenant, University Police

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Lieutenant position works under moderate supervision to provide responsible administrative and supervisory enforcement skills in law enforcement services at UT Southwestern.

Requirements

• Minimum of 90 credit hours from an accredited institution of higher education.
• 5 years UT System Police (UTSP) experience or 3 years UTSP service and two years in another full service law enforcement agency as a full time commissioned peace officer or 5 years law enforcement experience with 3 years experience in a supervisory role for external candidates.
• Possess an Intermediate Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education Upon Hire.
• Must hold Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Peace Officer Commission Upon Hire.
• Successfully complete minimum six (6) month probationary review immediately following date of promotion or hire.
• Must possess a valid Texas driver's license not subject to suspension Upon Hire.
• Must successfully pass an approved promotional process administered by the Director of Police, or designee.
• At the time the promotional examination is taken, internal candidates must currently be serving as a UTSP sergeant and has successfully completed the probation period.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Possess Advanced and Instructor Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards (TCOLE) and Education at the time the promotional examination is taken.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, assigns, and supervises departmental activities including the enforcement of criminal law, Rules and Regulations of Board of Regents, and Policies of the Office of the Director of Police.
• Supervises the conduct of subordinates. Checks performance, appearance, and conduct of subordinates.
• Provides guidance and direction to staff on policies, procedures, and rules and regulations.
• Receives and relays directives, assignments, and special orders to subordinates.
• Makes evaluations and analyses concerning accomplishments of department goals and objectives. Observes and evaluates departmental operations for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Prepares and revises various reports and makes recommendations.
• Performs line inspections.
• Develops and administers training programs.
• Investigates circumstances surrounding violations of laws and University regulations and policies.
• Conducts investigations, writes reports, and recommends appropriate actions.
• May be required to perform direct law enforcement activities, including preventing or suppressing crime and making arrests.
• Serves as an Incident Commander as required.
• Confers with University administrators, faculty, staff and students; and other law enforcement, court and governmental officials on matters of mutual interest.
• Prepares work schedules and assigns overtime; approves the use of vacation leave.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay.
• Paid Time Off, available day one.
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees