Police Officer

Job Summary

Function: To enforce the law, provide service, information, and aid to all citizens as circumstances require, assist and support victims of crime, prevent crime, suppress disturbances, investigate criminal offenses, and arrest offenders. Serves as a Campus Security Authority as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).

Scope: Responsible for law enforcement duties for the protection, safety, and welfare of students, faculty, staff, visitors, and all property under the control and jurisdiction of The University of Texas System, including primary law enforcement jurisdiction in all counties where Lamar University has real property interests and general law enforcement jurisdiction in all other Texas counties. Exercises independent judgment and discretion within the limits prescribed by law, Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents, institutional rules and regulations, and the Lamar University Police Department's policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions

To perform law enforcement duties on the property under the control and jurisdiction of Lamar University or as otherwise authorized or required by law. Preserve the peace by the use of all lawful means, interceding, when authorized by law, to prevent or suppress crime. Execute all lawful processes. Arrest offenders with and without a warrant when authorized by law. Investigate criminal offenses to detect and arrest criminals and recover stolen or lost property. Attempt to locate missing persons. Enforce traffic law by detecting violations, making violator contacts, placing violators in custody, or issuing citations or warnings. Investigate motor vehicle collisions. Prepare various written reports narrating law enforcement and police activities. Give credible and accurate testimony in the criminal courts of this state and the United States. Confers with prosecuting attorneys, preserves evidence, and maintains confidential information. Confers with local law enforcement, criminal justice, and emergency response agencies on matters of mutual interest. Provides assistance and support to the victims of crime.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED. Successful completion of a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Approved Basic Peace Officer Course (or the equivalent as authorized by law and TCOLE rules). Has successfully passed the TCOLE peace officer licensing examination. Possess a Peace Officer license from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).

Certifications Required: Successful completion of a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Approved Basic Peace Officer Course (or the equivalent as authorized by law and TCOLE rules). Has successfully passed the TCOLE peace officer licensing examination.

Preferred Qualifications: 15 college hours from an accredited college or university. One year of experience as a full-time commissioned Texas Peace Officer.