Police Officer

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Texas at Austin Police Department (UTPD) is an accredited state police agency, serving the UT community 24 hours a day. UTPD includes an investigative division, K-9 teams, bicycle patrol team and its own 911 Dispatch Center. This position is open to current University of Texas at Austin Police Department commission officers and external candidates that possess a peace officer’s license from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Successfully completed a TCOLE approved Basic Peace Officer Course, has passed the TCOLE Peace Officer Certification exam.
Must be able to pass the required UT System physical fitness test.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Criminal history must not contain any felonies or misdemeanors above a class C within the last 10 years.
Stable work history.
Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
Must successfully pass a thorough background investigation.
Able to provide creditable testimony in a court of law.
Must have an acceptable driving record and be eligible to operate a UT owned vehicle.
Class "C" Operator's Driver's License.
If not currently a Texas resident, must obtain a Texas Driver's License within 30 days after entering Texas as a new resident.
Ability to complete and review forms in detail with accuracy and on a timely manner.
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.
To be a commissioned peace officer in the State of Texas, successfully pass the lateral Field Training Program, and conduct the duties and responsibilities as a police officer of the University of Texas at Austin.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 2 years of law enforcement experience with a department of a 100 officers or more.
60 hours of college or more from an accredited college or university.
Experience working in a higher education or equivalent environment.
Experience with communication equipment.
Bilingual.
Possess the TCOLE Basic Peace Officer Certification.

Responsibilities

Proactively patrol or work a fixed post while protecting the property of The University of Texas at Austin to prevent crime, maintain the peace, suppress disturbances, and investigate criminal and unusual activities that may occur.
Exercise independent and discretionary judgment within the parameters established by law, the Board of Regents Rules and Regulations, institutional administrative regulations and departmental policies and procedures.
Detain and arrest criminal offenders where appropriate and authorized by law.
Proficient with all equipment utilized in the performance of assigned duties, to include but not limited to, firearms, restraints, less lethal force weapons, vehicles, communication equipment, computers, investigative and surveillance equipment.
Other related functions as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card