Police Officer I-IV (Evergreen) (Candidate Pool)

Texas A&M University System•Prairie View, TX

28d•Onsite

About The Position

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, at PVAMU. Review of applications will be on an ongoing basis, and candidates will be contacted when positions become available.

Requirements

Ability to work shift work.
Ability to pass a firearms qualification.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Ability to communicate effectively with all segments of the campus population.
Ability to function under adverse and stressful conditions.
Certified as a Police Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
Must have a State of Texas class 'C' vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System.
Be a US Citizen
Must be in excellent physical health and stamina.
Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.
Successful completion of field training program.
Applicant must pass an entrance exam to be considered for employment.
Applicant must successfully pass psychological evaluation, physical examination, and complete background investigation to include but not limited to driving history, criminal background, and credit history.

Nice To Haves

30 college hours from an accredited college or university OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Providing law enforcement duties for the campus community
Responding to all emergencies and calls for assistance
Interacting with public day-to-day contact
Providing escorts service in safety and emergency situations
Assisting state, county, and city law enforcement as requested
Responding to emergency calls and takes appropriate action
Aiding other law enforcement and community departments and agencies
Patrolling property under the jurisdiction of PVAMU in Waller County by bicycle or foot
Investigating illegal and suspicious activities, persons and establishments, causes and results of accidents
Taking reports and performing preliminary investigations
Enforcing all criminal laws and violations of the Criminal penal Code of he State of Texas
Functioning as training coordinator to ensure compliance with state TCOLE training mandates
Functioning as Victim Assistance Coordinator for the department
Preventing crime, suppresses disturbances, issues citations
Testifying in Justice of the Peace Court, County/District Courts, and student judicial hearings
Guarding and transporting prisoners
Reporting all violations, rules, and regulations of PVAMU
Aiding the public whenever possible
Other Duties as assigned