Job Description
Title:
Sergeant, University Police
Job Class Code:
6320
Summary:
Function: To provide supervisory and enforcement skills in the commissioned law enforcement services of The University of Texas System.
Scope: Responsible for supervising police personnel engaged in law enforcement duties associated with the protection, safety, and welfare of students, employees, visitors, and property within the area under the control and jurisdiction of The University of Texas System. Exercises independent judgment within limits prescribed by law, Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents, institutional rules and regulations and Director of Police departmental policies and procedures.
Duties:
Typical: Supervises and participates in the policing of the property of The University of Texas System. Preserves the peace by the use of all lawful means, interceding without warrant when authorized by law to prevent or suppress crime. Executes all lawful process. Gives notice to magistrate of offenses committed within the areas under the control and jurisdiction of The University of Texas System. Arrests offenders with and without warrant where authorized by law. Investigates all criminal offenses, to detect and arrest criminals and to recover lost or stolen property. Attempts to locate missing persons. Detects violations of the Transportation Code, makes violator contacts, places violators in custody or issues citations or warnings. Investigates motor vehicle collisions. Enforces Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents. Provides service, information and direction to students, employees and visitors. Writes reports, analyzes workloads and plans work schedules. Ensures conformance to policies and procedures by checking quality of subordinate’s performance. Keeps staff informed of changes in departmental policies and regulations and legal interpretation. Performs related duties as assigned.
Periodic: Monitors police officers and guards on assignments, reviewing, evaluating, and correcting performance. Conducts formal and informal training for continual development of police officers. Confers with law enforcement agencies on matters of mutual concern. Screens employment applications to determine eligibility. Performs office and administration tasks. Conducts surveillance, internal and background investigations. Executes court orders and serves warrants. Testifies in court and before Grand Juries.
Supervision:
Received: Performance is reviewed by supervising officer through reports and observation.
Given: Close and frequent supervision of commissioned police officers, guards, telecommunication officers, and other uniformed and civilian personnel.
Education:
Required: In accordance with the current levels of educational attainment for commissioned police officers of The University of Texas System as adopted by the Board of Regents.
Certification Required: Must possess Intermediate Certification from The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and take an approved promotional examination, administered by the Director of Police or designee.
Preferred: Possess an Instructor Certificate issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Experience:
Required: Two years experience as a commissioned police officer, at least one of which was served with a police department within The University of Texas System.
Preferred: Four years experience as a commissioned police officer, at least two of which were served within the University of Texas System.
Equipment:
Required: Must be proficient with the operations of all equipment and safety procedures utilized by the University Police Department necessary to perform assigned duties.
ACCURACY
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.
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.
Working Conditions:
Usual: Exposure to outside weather conditions. Must be able to work either day or night hours on any one of three shifts with varying days off and on holidays. Work involves a degree of danger.
Other:
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 motor vehicle owned or leased by the University of Texas System. Must have thorough knowledge of and ability to apply basic supervisory methods. Must successfully complete a minimum six (6) month promotion review period immediately following date of promotion. 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. Effective written and oral communications skills. 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.
Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Director of Police, The University of Texas System.
Last Updated: July 24, 2007
