Police Officer

Job Posting Title:

Police Officer

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Hiring Department:

University Police Department

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

To Be Determined at Offer

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Earliest Start Date:

Ongoing

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

UTPD is currently seeking applicants that are currently enrolled in and actively attending a certified police academy in the State of Texas.  Suitable candidates must be actively enrolled in a program with a projected graduation date in the next 6 months.  Prior to employment, the candidate shall successfully complete a certified TCOLE accredited academy and pass the TCOLE licensing Exam.  With the completion of the academy training and licensing exam, the officer would then be a Commissioned Peace Officer with the University of Texas Police Department/UT System. Qualified applicants must then successfully complete the Field Training Program administered by the University of Texas at Austin Police Department. This position works throughout the campus and surrounding area enforcing state law, ensuring a safe environment for UT students, faculty, staff and visitors. 

Purpose

The officer will be responsible for responding to calls for service at the hospital, conducting thorough investigations of criminal activity/assaults in the area of the University of Texas at Austin, and routinely patrolling the areas for safety/visibility.  

Responsibilities

• Investigates crimes against persons.  
• Investigates property crimes. 
• Seize, test, and submit drug evidence.
• Prepare detailed reports and complete necessary documentation, such as affidavits when arrests are made or POED forms. 
• Interview patients for mental health needs for a POED.             
• Collaborate with outside agencies.     
• Testify in court proceedings related to investigations.
• Conduct regular patrols of campus and the surrounding area.
• Will need to be able to complete searches and transports for arrests.
• May perform traditional law enforcement duties during special events.                                           

Required Qualifications

Applicant must be actively enrolled in a certified TCOLE academy. Possess a valid driver’s license and are eligible to drive a university owned or leased vehicle. Must be able to successfully pass a probationary training period and pass a background investigation.  

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.  

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Range

$85,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished).
• Some severe weather work may be required.
• May work in extreme temperatures.
• May work around standard office conditions.
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard.
• Use of manual dexterity.
• Climbing of stairs.
• Climbing of ladders.
• Lifting and moving.

Work Shift

• Weekends, holidays, and some severe weather work may be required.
• May be required to work day or night hours with varying days off.
• Work involves a degree of danger.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above. 

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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