Lateral Police Officer
To that end, we want all of our employees to feel confident that their varied backgrounds and experiences are embraced. Your skills will make a difference.
If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:
Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8% employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
Recruitment and selection information may be communicated via email. Must have physical, mental capabilities to properly perform responsibilities and duties of a police officer. Only applicants selected to move forward in the first phase of the hiring process will be contacted via email and subject to the following:
DP1-Personal History Statement (and required documents)
UT System Physical Fitness Test
Finalists under consideration for hire will be subject to the following screening requirements:
Federal background check
Drug test
Psychological test
Polygraph Examination
Purpose
To be a commissioned peace officer in the State of Texas, successfully pass the lateral Field Training Program, and conduct the duties and responsibilities as a police officer of the University of Texas at Austin.
Responsibilities
Proactively patrol or work a fixed post while protecting the property of The University of Texas at Austin to prevent crime, maintain the peace, suppress disturbances, and investigate criminal and unusual activities that may occur.
Exercise independent and discretionary judgment within the parameters established by law, the Board of Regents Rules and Regulations, institutional administrative regulations and departmental policies and procedures.
Detain and arrest criminal offenders where appropriate and authorized by law.
Proficient with all equipment utilized in the performance of assigned duties, to include but not limited to, firearms, restraints, less lethal force weapons, vehicles, communication equipment, computers, investigative and surveillance equipment.
Other related functions as assigned.
Working Conditions
Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished).
May work in all weather conditions.
May work in extreme temperatures.
May work around chemical fumes.
May work around standard office conditions.
May work around biohazards. May work around chemicals.
May work around electrical and mechanical hazards.
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
Use of manual dexterity.
Climbing of stairs.
Climbing of ladders.
Lifting and moving.
Work Shift
Mandatory overtime, various shifts, weekends, holidays. Work hours may extend past regular shift during special events, etc.
Required Materials
Resume/CV
High school diploma or GED. Successfully completed a TCOLE approved Basic Peace Officer Course, has passed the TCOLE Peace Officer Certification exam. Must be able to pass the required UT System physical fitness test. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Criminal history must not contain any felonies or misdemeanors above a class C within the last 10 years. Stable work history. Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing. Must successfully pass a thorough background investigation. Able to provide creditable testimony in a court of law. Must have an acceptable driving record and be eligible to operate a UT owned vehicle. Class "C" Operator's Driver's License. If not currently a Texas resident, must obtain a Texas Driver's License within 30 days after entering Texas as a new resident. Ability to complete and review forms in detail with accuracy and on a timely manner.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
A minimum of 2 years of law enforcement experience with a department of a 100 officers or more. 60 hours of college or more from an accredited college or university. Experience working in a higher education or equivalent environment. Experience with communication equipment. Bilingual. Possess the TCOLE Basic Peace Officer Certification.
Driving Required
This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).
2201 Robert Dedman Dr.
Austin, TX 78712
United States