UNIVERSITY POLICE OFFICER I

UNIVERSITY POLICE OFFICER I

Posting Number: SRGV8787

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Brownsville, Texas

Department: University Police

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Scope of Job:

To enforce the law, provide service, information and aid to all citizens as circumstances require, 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).

Responsible for enforcement duties for the protection, safety and welfare of students, employees, visitors, and all property within the area under the control and jurisdiction of The University of Texas System. Exercises independent judgment within the limits prescribed by law, Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents, institutional rules and regulations and Director of Police departmental policies and procedures.

Description of Duties:

Typical: To perform law enforcement duties on the property under the control and jurisdiction of The University of Texas System. Preserve the peace by the use of all lawful means, interceding, when authorized by law, to prevent or suppress crime. Provide service, information and directions to students, employees and visitors. Execute all lawful process. Arrest offenders with and without warrant when authorized by law. Investigate criminal offenses to detect and arrest criminals, 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. Enforce Board of Regents' Rules and Regulations. Prepare reports on all activities, filing them with supervising officer. Identify potential security and safety hazards. Perform related duties as assigned.

Periodic: Discusses cases with prosecuting attorneys, prepares evidence, and appears as a witness in court.

Supervision Received:

Work is reviewed by supervising officers through activities, reports, and observation of performance.

Supervision Given:

None.

Required Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education:

N/A

Licenses/Certifications:

Must possess a Basic Peace Officer Certificate issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.

Required Experience:

At least one-year experience as a full time commissioned police officer.

To be considered suitable for employment, applicants may be required to successfully complete a polygraph interview, a criminal back ground check, and an extensive drug use analysis.

Preferred Experience:

N/A

Equipment:

Must be proficient in the operation and safety procedures of all equipment utilized by the University Police Department necessary to perform assigned tasks.

Working Conditions:

Exposure to outside weather conditions. May be required to work either day or night on any one of three shifts with varying days off and on holidays. Work involves a degree of hazard. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other:

ACCURACY

Proficiency in all phases of duties performed. Must demonstrate logical, effective problem solving ability. Must be able to provide credible testimony in a court of law.

Must hold a Peace Officer Commission, issued by The University of Texas System, and a valid driver's license not subject to suspension. Must be eligible to drive a University of Texas owned or leased motor vehicle. Must meet certain prerequisites established by the Office of the Director of Police, the Board of Regents, and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement concerning age requirements and physical, mental, and educational standards. Effective written and oral communications skills. Must have the physical and mental capabilities to properly carry out responsibilities and duties as a commissioned police officer of The University of Texas System Police. Knowledge and skills in emergency medical procedures, first aid and CPR techniques.

This position is classified as security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Physical Capabilities: Duties involve driving, walking, running, standing, stooping, climbing, crouching, pushing, jumping over, pulling, carrying, reaching above head, lifting, lowering, hand-wrist and elbow motion, grasping, and holding. Good physical condition and vision, ability to hear and speak and full use of arms and legs.

Employment Category: Full-Time

Minimum Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date: 02/03/2026

Grant Funded Position: No