"Police Officer (I-IV) (Candidate Pool)"

Job Description

Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) is a special place that occupies a unique space within the history of the state of Texas. PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state of Texas. Empowered by a shared sense of history and experience, we are a historically black college/university (HBCU) that, since its inception in 1876, has opened its doors to any and every person seeking a first-class, four-year university.

The University Police Department (UPD) is tasked with, and dedicated to, making PVAMU a safe place to live, learn, collaborate, and innovate. While our main priority is providing the safest environment for our stakeholders, we also have a commitment to establishing positive relationships with our community, and further broadening our concept of what community means. PVAMU has an impact beyond our campus borders which has led to a reimagined service delivery model to support the surrounding community. This change also acknowledges PVAMU campuses in the Texas Medical Center (School of Nursing) and in northwest Harris County (Northwest Center). UPD has positioned itself to support all PVAMU campuses and assets, and as a member of the Texas A&M University System, we strive to attract high performing faculty and staff.

Currently, UPD seeks to establish a pool of qualified applicants for potential future employment in various Police Officer (In Training, I, II, III, or IV) positions, at PVAMU. Review of applications will be on an ongoing basis, and candidates will be contacted when positions become available.

Job Duties

• Interacts with public day-to-day contact. Provide escorts service in safety and emergency situations, assist state, county, and city law enforcement as requested. Responds to emergency calls and takes appropriate action; aids other law enforcement and community departments and agencies.
• Works under general supervision of a police sergeant or lieutenant; patrols property under the jurisdiction of PVAMU in Waller County by bicycle or foot.
• Investigates illegal and suspicious activities, persons and establishments, causes and results of accidents. Takes reports and performs preliminary investigations; enforces all criminal laws and violations of the Criminal Penal Code of the State of Texas.
• Functions as training coordinator to ensure compliance with state TCOLE training mandates. Also, functions as Victim Assistance Coordinator for the department.
• Prevents crime, suppresses disturbances, issues citations, and testifies in Justice of the Peace Court, County/District Courts, and student judicial hearings. Guards and transports prisoners.
• Reports all violations, rules, and regulations of PVAMU; aids the public whenever possible.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications for Each Position Level

Police Officer in Training

• Pay - $54,766.60 ($26.33/hour)
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Graduated from Police Academy
• Two years of full-time employment
• Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Basic licensure. Valid driver's license.

Police Officer I

• Pay - $54,766.60 ($26.33/hour)
• High School Diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of related experience in law enforcement.

Police Officer II

• Pay - $61,068.80 ($29.36/hour)
• High School Diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of experience as a licensed Police Officer.
• Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Basic licensure. Valid driver's license. Must have a State of Texas Class "C" vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Police Officer III

• Pay - $67,371.20 ($32.39/hour)
• High School diploma or GED and the required number of earned college or training hours to meet minimum licensing standard requirements for an Intermediate Peace Officer certification as required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) § 217.1
• Three (3) years of experience as a licensed Police Officer.
• Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Intermediate Peace Officer certification. Must have a State of Texas Class "C" vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Police Officer IV

• Pay - $75,233.60 ($36.17/hour)
• High School diploma or GED and the required number of earned college or training hours to meet minimum licensing standard requirements for an Advanced Peace Officer certification as required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) § 217.1.
• 5 years of experience as a licensed Police Officer or 6 years with no college degree
• Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Advanced Peace Officer certification. Must have a State of Texas Class "C" vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

All Positions Listed Above Must Meet These Additional Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work shift work.
• Ability to pass a firearms qualification.
• 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.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses

• Certified as a Police Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
• Must have a State of Texas class 'C' vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System.

Other Requirements

• Be a US Citizen
• Must be in excellent physical health and stamina.
• Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.
• Successful completion of field training program.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 30 college hours from an accredited college or university OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.