Police Officer - Denton
Police Officer - Denton
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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:
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:
- Demonstrates initiative and encourages service and process improvements. Ensures compliance with policies statutes safety guidelines and procedures.
- Demonstrates and encourages honesty fairness and ethical conduct. Delivers responsive courteous and accurate delivery of service.
- Has an understanding of peak work periods and demonstrates responsibility by regular attendance. Does not allow personal problems to interfere with job responsibilities and accepts responsibility for actions.
- Regularly engages with the community to develop and foster positive public/police relationships. Understands that just because you can do something legally doesnt mean its necessary (What you can do vs. what you should do).
- Works as a member of a team placing team goals ahead of individual goals. Demonstrate professional demeanor in the workplace and uses interpersonal skills constructively to resolve conflicts.
- Reflects reasoned judgment and common sense when identifying/resolving issues w/focus on optimal outcomes and uses appropriate discretion in resolving problems performance issues and complaints.
- Quantity and quality of work activities are directed toward optimal resource utilization and outcome.
- Provides high visibility patrol to the campus by vehicle bike and foot. Has an understanding of how to balance time during shift to achieve optimal results (i.e. doesnt focus on just one or two areas).
- Accurately generates appropriate paperwork required from position. Routinely inspects maintains any and all equipment issued to them
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
