Police Sergeant

Prairie View A&M University•Prairie View, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Police Sergeant, under direction, supervises officers and police personnel and enforces, prevents, and investigates violations of the law and University rules and regulations. The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience within the assigned salary range for this position. The position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or on weekends. Applicants must pass an entrance exam and successfully complete a psychological evaluation, physical examination, and background investigation, including review of driving history, criminal background, and credit history. The employee must be in excellent physical health and stamina. All system university police must meet the minimum licensing standards required by TCOLE.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
45 college credit hours from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Each year of continuous experience as a commissioned Texas law enforcement officer and/or each year of active duty in a U.S. Armed Forces branch may substitute for 10 college credit hours, up to a maximum of 30 credit hours; at least 15 college credit hours from an accredited college or university are required.
The number of years of law enforcement experience required for intermediate certification under the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) certification system, including two years of experience as a law enforcement officer.
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.
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.
Must meet TCOLE § 217.1 minimum licensing standards.
Must pass an entrance exam.
Must successfully pass a psychological evaluation and physical examination and complete a background investigation, including driving history, criminal background, and credit history.
Must be in excellent physical health and stamina.
Must be able to work beyond normal office hours and/or on weekends.

Responsibilities

Supervises assigned police officers and personnel.
Evaluates, counsels, and advises subordinates.
Approves subordinate leave.
Examines and approves reports and case files submitted by subordinates.
May supervise a squad of security officers at special events.
May function as a police sergeant in any sergeant's position within the department.
Disseminates administrative directives and policies and ensures their implementation.
Patrols campus and acts as a point of contact for other agencies.
Investigates offenses and arrests offenders for violations of State Criminal Law and the Transportation Code.
Prepares comprehensive reports.
Provides professional skills at in-service seminars and training for subordinate officers.
Manages crime scenes and evidence collection and processing.
Attends meetings with other departments on and off campus.
Performs administrative duties.
May serve on committees, recruit officer review boards, and officer promotion boards.
Testifies in Justice of the Peace, County, and District Courts, as well as student judicial hearings.
Speaks with the public on topics related to law enforcement and community policing.
Performs other duties as assigned.