Lieutenant

Job Details

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University
Lieutenant
Posting Number: 2026470
Location: San Marcos
Department: UPD Operations
Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting
Job Type: Full-Time
Monthly Salary: $6,750.00
Job Category: Exempt

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrates effective supervisory and leadership skills in a law enforcement environment.
• Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Uses computer applications proficiently to prepare reports, manage information, and support operational needs.
• Interacts professionally and effectively with the public, in person, online, via email and by telephone.
• Works independently and manages assignments and projects to timely completion.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of law enforcement policies, procedures, and organizational operations.
• Collaborates effectively with faculty, staff, students, and internal university departments to support departmental objectives.
• Coordinates effectively with external organizations and law enforcement agencies.
• Maintains flexibility to work varied schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as operational needs require.
• Possesses a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a police first‑line supervisor (Sergeant or equivalent).
• Holds a TCOLE Intermediate or Advanced Peace Officer certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Holds an Advanced TCOLE Peace Officer certification.
• Demonstrates in‑depth knowledge of university policing operations and departmental general orders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Four (4) or more years of experience as a police first‑line supervisor.
• Two (2) years of experience as a Sergeant within the Texas State University Police Department or Texas State University System.
• Two (2) years of experience in a mid‑level police management role.
• Completion of at least eighty (80) hours of recognized law enforcement leadership training (e.g., LEMIT, FBI‑LEEDA, FBI Academy).

Job Description:

Assist the Chief of Police with the administration, management and oversight of the University Police Department including rendering basic police services in an effort to reduce incidences of crime and enforce federal, state and local laws and ordinances.

Job Duties:

• Provides regular updates to the Operations Captain regarding critical operational issues, internal affairs matters, and criminal investigations.
• Acts as a liaison with faculty, staff, students, and university leadership on departmental, administrative, and legislative matters affecting assigned areas.
• Represents the Operations Captain and serves as a point of contact for civic and university community groups, when appropriate.
• Participates in meetings with university personnel and external partners that may impact the command area.
• Receives, reviews, and distributes correspondence related to assigned operational areas.
• Responds to complaints and assigns or oversees internal affairs investigations, as required.
• Oversees projects and initiatives delegated by the Operations Captain.
• Coordinates and collaborates with other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
• Prepares, administers, and monitors budgets for designated functions or units.
• Serves as Chairperson for the Awards Committee and Accident Review Committee.
• Maintains documentation and archives related to critical incidents and newsworthy events.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Operations Captain.

Additional Information to Applicants:

• Candidates must review the following list of automatic disqualifiers prior to submitting an application. If any of these apply to you, you will not be eligible for employment.Disqualifiers : University Police Department : Texas State University
• Must turn in a personal history statement and be able to pass a full background.
• This position requires driving University vehicles.
• This position requires pre-employment Physical Skills Assessment.
• This position requires pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Job Open Date: 04/17/2026
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Posting Notices:
Applicant must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be a driver in good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted for driving infractions as determined by the employer driving standards system., Applicant must pass the physical skills assessment relevant to the job posting title requirements., Applicant must pass the drug and alcohol test relevant to the job posting title requirements.

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/56717

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/56717 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.