to determine whether or not criminal history or continuous connections for the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the employee from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.
1. Enforces all laws, including but not limited to, penal and
traffic laws.
2. Patrols assigned area on foot or in a police vehicle.
3. Responds to all calls for assistance, service, and hazardous
situations.
4. Conducts preliminary investigations of reported incidents,
completes required reports.
5. Conducts crime prevention program presentations.
6. Attends required annual training seminars.
7. Utilizes police equipment such as firearm, baton, handcuffs,
mobile and handheld radios, camera and other equipment.
8. Performs other job-related duties are assigned.
MQ: Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation
and simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. as
might normally be acquired through attainment of a high school
diploma or GED.
No experience is required. Requires technical certification or
licensing directly related to the job, as specified on a job
description addendum.
Additional Posting Information:
High school and No experience.
Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and
simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. as
might normally be acquired through attainment of a high school
diploma or GED.
No experience is required; however, applicant must be TCOLE
certified. Requires technical certification or licensing directly
related to the job, as specified on a job description addendum.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be at least 21 years of age and have a clear Texas driver's
license.
The applicant must be TCOLE (formerly TCLEOSE) certified.
Must pass a Criminal History and valid TX Driver's License check
prior to an interview.
Must be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime
assignments.
Must pass Background Investigation prior to employment.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.
UHPD requires all applicants to complete the criminal history
fields on them application. Applicants with incomplete criminal
history fields will not be considered for a position.
Required information includes:
•DOB
•Driver’s license
•Last 4 digits of SSN
Additional Posting Information
Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply and will receive
preference in employment over other applicants for the same
position who do not have a greater qualification.
Military experience will only be considered if Military Police
or Security related responsibilities in your job functions. (Please
attach a copy of your DD 214.)
The applicant must have successfully completed a TCOLE basic
licensing course and passed the TCOLE licensing examination, or be
within 45 days of completion of a
TCOLE recognized basic peace officer licensing course.
Salary will be based on years of experience
Additional Job Prerequisites:
Candidate for hire must have/or be able to obtain a Texas
Driver's License at the time of a bona fide job offer. An applicant
is required to pass multiple phases: i.e.:
- Multiple types of reviews
- Tests (oral and written)
- Background check clearance
Applicants who do not pass their entrance exam will be eligible
to re-test in 30 days, up to three tries. After three attempts, the
applicant will be eligible to re-apply after three months, if there
is a Police Officer job posted.
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not
meant to be all inclusive. While performing this job the staff
member shall:
Environmental:
The employee maybe exposed to inclement weather conditions,
extensive public contact with student, faculty and staff.
Employees are required to work various assigned shifts,
including days, evenings, nights and weekends and may be required
to remain at their post for an additional shift. All staff are
“essential personnel” and are required to report to work during
inclement weather.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security
sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal
Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.