Police Officer I

Texas A&M - Central Texas • Killeen, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Police Officer I, under general supervision, provides specialized professional law enforcement skills by giving service, information and aid to citizens as circumstances require, preventing crime, suppressing disturbances, investigating criminal offenses, and arresting offenders. A Presidential Proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on all new H‑1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025, and Texas A&M University–Central Texas will not pay this fee. Additionally, a moratorium issued by Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026, restricts the filing of new H‑1B petitions unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of related experience.
• Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) basic certification.
• Must have a State of Texas class 'C' vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• All system university police will be required to meet minimum licensing standard requirements as required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) § 217.1.
• Must successfully pass psychological evaluation, physical examination, and complete background investigation to include but not limited to driving history, criminal background, and credit history.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.

Nice To Haves

• If you hold a TCOLE license, please upload it under the attachments section.

Responsibilities

• Patrols designated areas to prevent, discover, and deter the commission of crime, to enforce criminal law, to direct traffic, and to enforce motor vehicle operation and parking regulations.
• Responds to calls and complaints involving fire, automobile accidents, disturbances, assaults, robberies, and other felonies and misdemeanors.
• Interacts with the public on a day-to-day contact, provides assistance to other law enforcement, community departments, or local agencies.
• Secures crime scenes, conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations, gathers evidence, obtains witness statements, apprehends suspects, makes arrests, and transports offenders.
• Enforces criminal and traffic laws as well as University rules and regulations.
• Takes the appropriate action necessary in accordance with rules, regulations, and policies, Federal, State, and local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED