Sergeant - Police Department

University of Texas Permian Basin•Odessa, TX

26d•$68,676•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Texas Permian Basin's Police Department welcomes applications for the position of Sergeant The position is 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. This position 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. The sergeant also serves as a campus security authority as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).

Requirements

Completion of Associate's degree or 60 credit hours.
Possess an Intermediate Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
Must have a thorough knowledge of and ability to apply basic supervisory methods.
Must have the physical and mental capabilities to properly carry out responsibilities and duties as a commissioned police officer for the University of Texas Permian Basin.
Possess a valid Texas driver's license not subject to suspension and must be eligible to drive a motor vehicle owned or leased by the University of Texas System.

Nice To Haves

At least 60 credit hours with above minimum qualifications.
Four years experience as a commissioned police officer, at least two of which were served within the University of Texas System.

Responsibilities

Supervises and participates in the policing of the property of The University of Texas System.
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 processes
Gives notice to the magistrate of offenses committed within the areas under the control and jurisdiction of The University of Texas System.
Arrests offenders with and without a warrant were 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.
Provides service, information, and direction to students, employees, and visitors.
Writes reports, analyze workloads, and plans work schedules.
Ensures conformance to policies and procedures by checking the quality of subordinates' performance.
Keeps staff informed of changes in departmental policies and regulations and legal interpretation.
Monitors police officers and guards on assignments, reviewing, evaluating, and correcting performance.
Conducts formal and informal training for the continual development of police officers.
Confers with law enforcement agencies on matters of mutual concern.
Screens employment applications to determine eligibility.
Performs office and administration tasks.
Conducts surveillance
Conducts internal and background investigations.
Executes court orders and serves warrants.
Testifies in court and before grand juries.

Benefits

UT Permian Basin offers an excellent compensation package including heath, retirement, & fringe benefits for eligible employees.
Coverage includes medical, prescriptions, life insurance, AD&D, and matching retirement provided by UTPB.
You may also be eligible to add dental, vision, family coverage, & flex-spending accounts, additional retirement, and a few other coverages as options too.
Fringe benefits include tuition reimbursement (after one year of service), wellness breaks, employee assistant program (EAP), and meal deals, among other perks and discounts!
Our benefits package, along with an ample leave policy, make for a great total compensation package.

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