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Denton, TX - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Title: Police Officer

Employee Classification: Police Officer

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNTVP Finance & Admin

SubDivisionDepartment: UNTPolice Services

Department: UNTPolice Services152500

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $62000.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust DallasFort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region employing more than 14000 employees educating a record 49000 students across our system and awarding nearly 12000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a peoplefirst valuesbased culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect belonging and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning creating discovering and innovating and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at .

Department Summary

Working with the UNT Police Department will be an experience you wont get elsewhere. The UNT campus including our police department is a tightknit and inclusive community that supports our diverse students faculty and staff. With nearly 47000 students UNT is the third largest university in Texas. Many of our officers are UNT graduates or students because we highly value education and training. That emphasis led our department to a rare dual accreditation showing both our concern for our community and our dedication to professionalism.

Our 47 statecertified police officers enforce municipal and state laws and UNT policies while providing service to campus 24 hours a day every day of the year.

The department has full law enforcement jurisdiction within the UNT campus city of Denton and any county where UNT maintains property. We proudly serve these areas taking time to get to know our community and partnering with them to provide a safe environment for their learning and professional development.
After completing the application applicants who are not certified peace officers must also complete the Police Department Application Supplement.
The Application Supplement and instructions on completion can be found at:
search under the Hiring Process tab. This Application Supplement must be turned in to the department before your application will be reviewed.

Candidates who are certified peace officers should email Sgt. Scott Windham at to let him know you have applied for the position and are currently certified .

Officers earn additional pay for their highest obtained TCOLE certificate. Basic $2400 per year Intermediate $4800 per year Advanced $7200 per year Master $9600 per year

Position Overview

The Police Officer assigned to field services is responsible for patrolling the University campus. The officer is responsible for enforcement of criminal laws ordinances traffic laws and the enforcement of University regulations which specifically pertain to the behavior and welfare of students faculty staff and the general public. Work involves patrolling the campus area and surrounding jurisdiction by vehicle bicycle and foot both day and night.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED equivalent. Must be at least 20.5 yrs of age at time of application the State of TX requires licensed peace officers to be 21 at completion of the police academy. The State of TX requires all peace officers to be US citizens.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Good moral character and ability to furnish acceptable character references.
Understanding of and willingness to abide by the Police Officers Code of Ethics.
Physical ability to perform Police Officer (Law Enforcement) duties.
Ability and willingness to work long or irregular hours on various and changing shifts sometimes under severe emotional stress and inclement weather.
Exercises good judgment and utilizes tact and courtesy when working with the public under frequently stressful conditions.
Ability to react quickly and effectively under emergency (high stress) situations.
Demonstrates professional demeanor and superior oral communication skills.
Ability to formulate effective solutions to problem situations in accordance with statutes regulations and training.
Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in business criminal justice sociology computer science or a related field.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:

Work Schedule:

Shift work which can include nights weekends and holidays.

Driving University Vehicle:

Yes

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit and takes actions to prevent discrimination harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability genetic information or veteran status in its application and admission processes educational programs and activities facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice file a charge or report or testify assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.


Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Employment Type

Full-Time

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