Full-Time
Police Officer
Texas A&M University System
Texas public university system
Compensation Overview
$60k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
Commerce, TX, USA
In Person
Category
 Security & Protective Services |
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Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent and either a minimum of twelve hours of college credit from an accredited college or university, or a minimum of one year of active duty in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces with honorable discharge documentation.
- Fluency in American English and proficiency in American English grammar and spelling.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to work beyond normal office hours and on weekends and holidays.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all segments of the campus population.
- Ability to function under adverse and stressful conditions.
- A valid driver's license and good driving record.
- A Texas Commission on Law Enforcement license and compliance with applicable minimum licensing standards.
- Ability to obtain a passing Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Licensee Medical Condition Declaration (L-2).
- Ability to obtain a passing Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Licensee Psychological and Emotional Health Declaration (L-3).
- Successful completion of a background investigation, psychological examination, and required testing; polygraph and drug testing may also be required.
- Applicants must not have disqualifying felony, Class A misdemeanor, family violence, or specified Class B misdemeanor convictions or unresolved criminal arrests.
Responsibilities
- Patrol designated areas by vehicle, on foot, or by bicycle to prevent, discover, and deter crime, enforce criminal law, direct traffic, and enforce motor vehicle operation and parking regulations.
- Respond to calls and complaints involving violations of criminal law.
- Write detailed reports on police-related activities, interview complainants, and forward reports to the Criminal Investigations Division or other departments as needed.
- Secure crime scenes, conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations, gather evidence, obtain witness statements, apprehend suspects, make arrests, and transport offenders.
- Assist faculty, staff, and students with general information, inquiries, or other needs.
- Testify as a witness in court in connection with arrests, juvenile hearings, depositions, and similar proceedings.
- Serve arrest warrants, search warrants, and other papers as required.
- Remain informed about persons and places suspected of illegal activity or potential problems within an assigned area.
- Determine appropriate actions in accordance with rules, regulations, policies, and federal, state, and local laws.
- Recognize and report safety hazards.
- Develop and maintain required skills and certificates and attend continuing education courses or law-enforcement training.
- Use and properly care for firearms and related police emergency equipment, wear and effectively use department-issued equipment, maintain the provided uniform and equipment, and present a professional appearance.
- Operate a motor vehicle safely while using a police radio and other emergency equipment; operate and qualify with department-issued firearms using both hands and each hand individually; and operate office equipment, camera systems, and field equipment.
- Retain and retrieve information provided through bulletins, verbal reports, briefings, and training.
- Project a professional image on and off duty as required by department policy and procedure.
Desired Qualifications
- Three years of experience as a commissioned law enforcement officer, or a minimum of thirty hours of college credit from an accredited college or university, or a minimum of three years of active duty in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces with honorable discharge documentation.
Texas A&M University System is a statewide public university system combining higher education, research, and public-service agencies. The system coordinates universities and state agencies that deliver teaching, research, extension, engineering, health, and community programs. It serves students, faculty, researchers, public agencies, industries, and communities throughout Texas. Its operating model centers on autonomous member institutions connected through system governance, shared services, public funding, and statewide missions. Teams work across instruction, research, healthcare, extension, engineering, technology, administration, facilities, and public service. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.
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