"Police Officer"

Job Description

Carries out the University's and departmental rules, regulations, and procedures and sees that the laws of Texas are upheld in an efficient, effective and professional demeanor as a representative of the department. Leads by example.

JOB DUTIES

• Patrols the campus in a police vehicle, bicycle, or on foot.
• Conducts preliminary investigations on all criminal and non-criminal cases that occur on campus.
• Patrols and provides enforcement, detection and crime prevention duties in the protection, safety and welfare of faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
• Ensures that the University property and facilities are secure.
• Prepares reports on all activities, filing them with the immediate supervisor.
• Preserves the peace by all lawful means while ensuring the dignity and rights of the individuals are preserved at all times.
• Enforces traffic laws, directing traffic, making violator contacts, placing subjects in custody or issuing warnings or citations, enforcing Federal, State and Local laws.
• Assists with emergency service and provides first aid treatment.
• Prepares criminal cases and presents testimony in court/student judicial hearings.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Cooperates and collaborates with other employees in the spirit of teamwork and collegiality and interacts with confidence, patience and integrity to provide professional leadership during emergencies.
• Complies with all Trinity University policies and guidelines.
• Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION

Required:
High School Diploma or GED and currently certified as a Texas Peace Officer.

Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field from four-year college or university.

EXPERIENCE

Required:
6 months to 12 months.

Preferred:
1 year to 3 years of experience in the Criminal Justice field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required:
General knowledge of criminal investigation, police report writing, and criminal laws.
Proficient with all equipment utilized in the performance of assigned duties, to include but not be limited to firearms, restraints, less lethal force weapons and techniques, vehicles, communications equipment, computers, investigative and surveillance equipment.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to interpret and implement numerous policies, procedures, and laws.
Ability to act quickly and rationally in emergency situations.
Good working knowledge of all directives including university policies.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Required:
Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License and have a good driving history. May not have more than two moving violations in a three-year period.
Must have completed the TCOLE Peace Officer Licensing exam with a minimum score of 70 percent and obtain a valid TCOLE certification by the close of the posting.

Preferred:
Intermediate or Advance Peace Officer Certification.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• All jobs require a current Criminal Background Check (CBC).
• Must pass a physical examination to include drug screening and psychological profile.
• Mandatory over-time or schedule adjustment based upon Department needs is possible.
• Able to work rotating shifts, holidays and overtime.

Compensation: $23.97-$29.96
*Please note, starting salaries are based on factors including internal equity, relevant experience, and education.*
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Department/Office: Corporal
Job Family Group: Staff
Categories: Staff/Administrative
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Posted: 23-Nov-25