Police Officer I-IV Candidate Pool
Police Officer I-IV Candidate Pool
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Job Title
Police Officer (IIV) (Candidate Pool)Agency
Prairie View A&M UniversityDepartment
University PoliceProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Prairie View TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The University Police Department (UPD) is tasked with and dedicated to PVAMU a safe place to live learn collaborate and innovate. While our main priority is providing the safest environment for our stakeholders we also have a commitment to establishing positive relationships with our community and further broadening our concept of what community has an impact beyond our campus borders which has led to a reimagined service delivery model to support the surrounding community. This change also acknowledges PVAMU campuses in the Texas Medical Center (School of Nursing) and in northwest Harris County (Northwest Center).UPD has positioned itself to support all PVAMU campuses and assets and as a member of the Texas A&M University System we strive to attract high performing faculty and staff.
Currently UPD seeks to establish a pool of qualified applicants for potential future employment in various Police Officer (In Training I II III or IV) positions at PVAMU. Review of applications will be on an ongoing basis and candidates will be contacted when positions become available.
JOB DUTIES:
This position is responsible for providing law enforcement duties for the campus community and responds to all emergencies and calls for assistance.
Interacts with public daytoday contact. Provide escorts service in safety and emergency situations assist state county and city law enforcement as requested. Responds to emergency calls and takes appropriate action; aids other law enforcement and community departments and agencies.
Works under general supervision of a police sergeant or lieutenant; patrols property under the jurisdiction of PVAMU in Waller County by bicycle or foot.
Investigates illegal and suspicious activities persons and establishments causes and results of accidents. Takes reports and performs preliminary investigations; enforces all criminal laws and violations of the Criminal penal Code of he State of Texas.
Functions as training coordinator to ensure compliance with state TCOLE training mandates. Also functions as Victim Assistance Coordinator for the department.
Prevents crime suppresses disturbances issues citations and testifies in Justice of the Peace Court County/District Courts and student judicial hearings. Guards and transports prisoners.
Reports all violations rules and regulations of PVAMU; aids the public whenever possible.
Other Duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR EACH POSITION LEVEL:
Police Officer in Training: Pay $54766.60 $26.33/hour)
High School Diploma or GED.
Graduated from Police Academy
Two years of fulltime employment
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Basic licensure. Valid drivers license.
Police Officer I: Pay $54766.60 $26.33/hour)
High School Diploma or GED.
One 1 year of related experience in law enforcement.
Police Officer II: Pay $61068.80 $29.36/hour)
High School Diploma or GED.
One 1 year of experience as a licensed Police Officer.
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Basic licensure. Valid drivers license. Must have a State of Texas Class C vehicle operators license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
Police Officer III: Pay $67371.20 $32.39/hour)
High School diploma or GED and the required number of earned college or training hours to meet minimum licensing standard requirements for an Intermediate Peace Officer certification as required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) 217.1Three
3 years of experience as a licensed Police Officer.
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Intermediate Peace Officer certification. Must have a State of Texas Class C vehicle operators license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
Police Officer IV: Pay $75233.60 $36.17/hour)
High School diploma or GED and the required number of earned college or training hours to meet minimum licensing standard requirements for an Advanced Peace Officer certification as required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) 217.1.
5 years of experience as a licensed Police Officer or 6 years with no college degree
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Advanced Peace Officer certification. Must have a State of Texas Class C vehicle operators license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
All Positions listed above must meet these additional requirements:
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to work shift work.
Ability to pass a firearms qualification.
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.
REGISTRATIONS CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Certified as a Police Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
Must have a State of Texas class C vehicle operators license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Be a US Citizen
Must be in excellent physical health and stamina.
Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.
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 and complete background investigation to include but not limited to driving history criminal background and credit history.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
30 college hours from an accredited college or university OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
BACKGROUND CHECK SCREENING:
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
