Police Sergeant

Texas A&M University System • Prairie View, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Police Sergeant works under direction to supervise officers and police personnel and enforce, prevent, and investigate violations of law and University rules and regulations. The salary is commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience within the assigned salary range. The role includes campus patrol, coordination with other agencies, crime-scene and evidence management, staff training, court testimony, and public engagement. Work beyond normal office hours and on weekends is required. Applicants must pass an entrance exam, psychological evaluation, physical examination, and background investigation, and must be in excellent physical health and stamina.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 45 college credit hours from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A maximum of 30 credit hours may be substituted at 10 credit hours per year of continuous commissioned Texas law-enforcement experience and/or active duty in a U.S. Armed Forces branch; at least 15 college credit hours from an accredited college or university are required.
• The number of years of law-enforcement experience specified for intermediate certification under the TCOLE certification system, including two years of experience as a law-enforcement officer.
• TCOLE intermediate or advanced certification.
• A State of Texas Class C vehicle operator’s license, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all segments of the campus population.
• Ability to function under adverse and stressful conditions.
• Must meet minimum licensing standards required by TCOLE § 217.1.
• Must pass an entrance exam, psychological evaluation, physical examination, and background investigation, including driving history, criminal background, and credit history.
• Must be in excellent physical health and stamina.
• Must work beyond normal office hours and/or on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned police officers and personnel; evaluate, counsel, and advise subordinates; approve subordinate leave; and review and approve reports and case files.
• May supervise a squad of security officers at special events and may serve in any sergeant position within the department.
• Disseminate administrative directives and policies and ensure their implementation.
• Patrol campus and serve as a point of contact for other agencies.
• Investigate offenses and arrest offenders for violations of State Criminal Law and the Transportation Code.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and provide professional skills at in-service seminars and in training subordinate officers.
• Manage crime scenes and evidence collection and processing.
• Attend meetings with other departments on and off campus and perform administrative duties.
• May serve on committees, recruit officer review boards, and officer promotion boards.
• Testify in Justice of the Peace, County, and District Courts, as well as student judicial hearings.
• Engage with the public by speaking on law enforcement and community policing topics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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