Police Officer

Job Title

Victoria TX - TCOLE Certified Police Officers for TAMU-V

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

University Police

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Victoria, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

Thank you for your interest in the Texas A&M University Police Department (UPD) in Victoria, Tx. We strive to educate and train our personnel to develop well-rounded individuals to represent the department in a professional manner, while providing the highest quality service to the community we serve. The Victoria and Texas A&M University community is a great place to live and work. We offer a meaningful and rewarding career to all of our employees, while providing education and wellness incentives, along with a generous retirement and benefit package.

What we want

Our Police Officers are responsible for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations. This position follows a career path leading to specialization in Police Patrol and the opportunity to promote with in the department. If this job description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What you need to know

We have multiple openings, so please include your work history with brief details by attaching a resume or completing the application. Our department will reach out to you to discuss experience. Position level will be determined after the selection process is complete based on experience and position availability.

For each officer level:

• You must be Certified as a Police Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).

• You may be required to work weekends, holidays and hours other than Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

• Must have a State of Texas class 'C' vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

All applicants must take an Entrance Exam.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

Police Officer in Training

• Requires High school diploma or GED.

•  Requires two years of full-time employment experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must possess the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Basic certification.

• The pay for this position is $30.29/hour.

Police Officer II

• Requires High school diploma or GED.

• Requires one year of experience as a licensed Police Officer.

• Must possess the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Basic certification.

• The pay for this position is $31.25/hour.

Police Officer III

• Requires High school diploma or GED.

• Requires three years of experience as a licensed Police Officer.

• Must possess the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Intermediate certification.

• The pay for this position is $33.66/hour.

Police Officer IV

• Requires High school diploma or GED.

• Requires five years of experience as a licensed Police Officer.

• Must possess the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Advanced certification.

• The pay for this position is $36.06/hour.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Ability to communicate effectively with all segments of the campus population.

• Ability to function under adverse and stressful conditions.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree.

• Previous experience in a college or university environment and experience dealing with the public.

Other Requirements:

• Meet minimum licensing standard requirements as required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).

• May require out of town travel.

• Successful completion of field training program.

• Applicant must pass an entrance exam to be considered for employment.

• Applicant must successfully pass psychological evaluation, physical examination, polygraph, and complete background investigation to include but not limited to driving history, criminal background, and credit history.

 Responsibilities:

• Patrol specific area on foot or motorized conveyance, responding promptly to calls for assistance. Monitor, note, report, and investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.

• Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.

• Issue citations or warnings to violators of motor vehicle laws.

• Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts. (May require heavy lifting.)

• Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved.

• Investigate traffic accidents and other accidents to determine causes and to determine if a crime has been committed. (May require heavy lifting.)

• Process prisoners and prepare and maintain records of prisoner bookings. (May require heavy lifting.)

• Testify in court to present evidence or act as a witness in traffic or criminal cases.

• Inform citizens of community services and recommend options to facilitate long-term problem resolution.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Notification to Applicants: The elements of the selection process: online application, Personal History Statement, initial interview, written exam, records check, background investigation, polygraph exam, oral interview, Chief’s panel, medical exam, drug screen, psychological exam, fingerprint check, and final selection. The expected duration of the selection process is 90-120 days. Applicants not selected for hire may re-apply for the next available posted position. Qualified applicants will be emailed further instructions and a Personal History Statement to complete prior to testing.  Applicants will be notified of the testing date once this posting is closed and a testing date is scheduled.  If you have any questions, please contact Lieutenant Mark Hartman, [email protected], 9794581458.

Why Texas A&M University? 

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more are available to you. 

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays 

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.