Police Officer - UT Police Department (UTPD)

UTHealth Houston • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Texas Police Department in Houston, Texas is seeking a dedicated, full-time Police Officer to join its team. This position is responsible for performing comprehensive law enforcement duties on property under the control and jurisdiction of the University of Texas System. The Police Officer preserves the peace through lawful means, prevents and suppresses criminal activity, enforces traffic and criminal laws, investigates offenses, executes lawful processes, and arrests offenders when authorized by law. The role also includes responding to emergencies, assisting the public, recovering property, and helping locate missing persons, all while providing service, information, and aid to the university community.

Requirements

• Basic Peace Officer Proficiency Certification by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) required
• Driver License (DL) by State of Texas required
• Successful completion of prescribed field training program required
• Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree preferred
• 10 years of experience working in a law enforcement agency of 75 commissioned personnel or more preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform law enforcement duties on the property under the control and jurisdiction of the University of Texas System.
• Preserve the peace by the use of all lawful means, interceding when authorized by law, to prevent or suppress crime.
• Execute all lawful process.
• Arrest offenders with and without warrant when authorized by law.
• Investigate criminal offenses to detect and arrest criminals, and recover stolen or lost property.
• Attempt to locate missing persons.
• Enforce traffic law by detecting violations, making violator contacts, placing violators in custody or issuing citations or warnings.
• Investigate motor vehicle collisions.
• Prepare various written reports narrating law enforcement and police activities.
• Give credible testimony in the criminal courts of this state and the United States.
• Confers with prosecuting attorneys, preserves evidence, and maintain confidential information.
• Confers with local law enforcement, criminal justice and emergency response agencies on matters of mutual interest.
• Emergency recall and/or may be required to remain onsite or work extended hours during man-made or natural disasters and unusual occurrences on campus.
• Local or long distance travel may be required for training or other business purposes occasionally.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Retirement/pension plan
• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree