Patrol Lieutenant
Patrol Lieutenant
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Job Title
Patrol LieutenantAgency
Prairie View A&M UniversityDepartment
University PoliceProposed Minimum Salary
$34.33 hourlyJob Location
Prairie View TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
The Police Lieutenant under direction supervises officers and police personal and enforces prevents and investigates violations of the law and University rules and regulations.
This position may pay more than the salary listed above depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
Responsibilities:
- Supervises a police sergeant and a shift of police/communication officers. Evaluates counsels and advises subordinates. Approves subordinate leave.
- Reviews and approves reports and case files submitted by subordinates.
- Supervises a squad of security officers and/or parking officers.
- Assimilates and interprets administrative directives and policies and ensures implementation.
- Patrols campus and acts as a point of contact for other agencies.
- Provides professional skills to in-service seminars and training of subordinate officers.
- Investigates offenses and arrests offenders of State Criminal Law and Transportation Code violations.
- Prepares comprehensive reports.
- Manages crime scenes and evidence collection and processing. Attends meetings with other departments on and off campus.
- Serves as an appointed chairperson or member of committees recruit officer review and officer promotion boards.
- Testifies in Justice of the Peace Court as well as County and District Courts and student judicial hearings.
- Interacts with the public by speaking on various topics dealing with law enforcement and community policing.
- Performs administrative duties and other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Twelve years of experience as a licensed Police Officer.
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.
Required Registrations Certifications and Licenses:
- Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) advanced certification.
- Must have a State of Texas class C vehicle operators license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
Other Requirements:
- Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.
- 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.
Job Posting Close Date:
08/30/2025
Required Attachments:
Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachment box labeled as either Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed HigherEdJobs etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via thePVAMUCareer site.
The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at or should you need assistance with the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
All positions are security-sensitive. 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
