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Police Officer II

Job Description

TITLE: Police Officer II

JOB CODE: 6335

EFFECTIVE DATE:

FLSA STATUS: NE

EEO6 CODE: 5 = Technical/Para Professional

GRADE: Pay Grade 10

PAY PLAN: Annually
minimum 35,040.00
midpoint 45,204.00
maximum 55,368.00

PURPOSE: 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. Responsible for enforcement duties for the protection, safety and welfare of students, employees, visitors and all property within the areas 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 departmental policies and procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 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 the supervising officer. Identify potential security and safety hazards. Perform related duties as assigned. Discusses cases with prosecuting attorneys, prepares evidence and appears as a witness in court.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: REPORTS TO: Work is reviewed by supervising officers through activities, reports and observation of performance. SUPERVISION: N/A SUPERVISION-OTHER: As assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION: $education

REQUIRED EDUCATION-OTHER: Sixty (60) semester college hours from an accredited college or university or, Thirty (30) semester college hours from an accredited college or university and one year as a guard, dispatcher, telecommunications operator or parking controller at a U.T. component or, Thirty (30) semester college hours from an accredited college or university and two years of active military service with honorable discharge. Thirty (30) semester college hours from an accredited college or university and two years of experience as a law enforcement officer, correctional officer, or jailer. Must possess an Intermediate Certificate issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Possess an Instructor Certificate issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / COMPETENCIES-OTHER: REQUIRED EXPERIENCES/COMPETENCIES: At least two years experience as a full time commissioned police officer. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must be proficient with the operation of all equipment utilized by the Police Department necessary to perform assigned tasks. Proficiency in all phases of duties performed. Must demonstrate logical, effective problem solving ability. Must be able to provide creditable testimony in a court of law. 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. 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. 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 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. Must exhibit effective written and oral communication 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. Must possess 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 of the Texas Education Code.