Sergeant, University Police (UTPD)

UT Health Science Center at Houston • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The primary purpose of the Sergeant, University Police position is to provide supervisory and enforcement skills in the commissioned law enforcement services of The University of Texas System. Responsible for supervising police personnel engaged in law enforcement duties associated with the protection, safety, and welfare of students, employees, visitors, and property within the area under the control and jurisdiction of The University of Texas System. Exercises independent judgment within limits prescribed by law, Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents, institutional rules and regulations and Director of Police departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Peace Officer Commission certification by the University of Texas System.
• Possess Peace Officer License from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
• Valid (or ability to obtain) Class A, B or C Texas driver's license.
• Minimum of three years experience as a Commissioned Texas Peace Officer with the University of Texas System Police or two years experience as a Commissioned Texas Peace Officer with the University of Texas System Police and one year of experience as a commissioned officer in another full service law enforcement agency.
• Preferred Education: Some College.
• Preferred Experience: Four years experience as a commissioned police officer, which includes at least two years of experience as a commissioned police officer at a University of Texas System Police Department.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to and management of assigned personnel through clear direction, communications, development opportunities, and ongoing feedback.
• Supervises and participates in the policing of the property of The University of Texas System.
• Provides service, information, and direction to students, employees, and visitors.
• Ensures conformance to policies and procedures by checking quality of subordinate's performance.
• Keeps staff informed of changes in departmental policies and regulations and legal interpretation.
• Monitors police officers and public safety guards on assignments, reviewing, evaluating, and correcting performance.
• Conducts formal and informal training for continual development of police officers.
• Preserves the peace by the use of all lawful means, interceding without warrant when authorized by law to prevent or suppress crime.
• Executes all lawful process.
• Gives notice to magistrate of offenses committed within the areas under the control and jurisdiction of The University of Texas System.
• Arrests offenders with and without warrant where authorized by law.
• Investigates all criminal offenses, to detect and arrest criminals and to recover lost or stolen property.
• Attempts to locate missing persons.
• Detects violations of the Transportation Code, makes violator contacts, and places violators in custody or issues citations or warnings.
• Investigates motor vehicle collisions.
• Enforces Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents.
• Writes reports, analyzes workloads, and plans work schedules.
• Confers with law enforcement agencies on matters of mutual concern.
• Screens employment applications to determine eligibility.
• Conducts surveillance, internal and background investigations.
• Executes court orders and serves warrants.
• Testifies in court and before Grand Juries.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including 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.

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).
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service).
• Build your future with our awesome 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: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed