University of Texas at Arlington
Police Officer / Cadet
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas, United States, 76000
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Position Information Posting Number: S06485P
Position Title Police Officer / Cadet
Department: Police Department
Location: Arlington
Position Status: Full-time
Work Schedule Our University Police Agency operates 24/7 to include weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
Work Shift Information
Police Officer:
May be required to work day or night hours on one (1) of three (3) shifts with varying days off and on holidays. Work involves a degree of danger.
Cadet, Academic setting:
Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.
Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.
Pay Basis: Monthly
Job Summary
Police Officer:
To enforce the law, provide service, information, and aid to citizens as circumstances require, prevent crime, suppress disturbances, investigate criminal offenses, and arrest offenders.
Cadet:
To attend and satisfactorily complete a Basic Peace Officer Course, qualifying for commissioning as a peace officer of The University of Texas System Police.
$63,000 – After successful completion of TCOLE basic peace officer course
Police Officer I – $65,000
Police Officer II – $72,000
Police Officer III – $75,000
Police Officer IV – $79,000
Lateral officers (prior experience) may be compensated based upon prior experience
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Police Officer:
The officer is 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.
Execute all lawful processes.
An officer is to arrest offenders with or without warrant when authorized by law.
Investigate criminal offenses to detect and arrest criminals and recover stolen or lost property.
Prepare various written reports narrating law enforcement and police activities.
In addition, an officer must confer with local enforcement, criminal justice, and emergency response agencies on matters of mutual interest.
Cadet:
Attends classes, maintains comprehensive notebooks, and completes homework assignments.
Participates in the physical training program, firearms training, defensive tactics program and practical problems to demonstrate the following required abilities:
Necessary strength and agility to subdue and restrain persons resisting arrest including the proper use of handcuffs and other restraining devices.
Adequate hand, arm and upper body strength and ability to safely operate a handgun and/or should weapon with either hand and qualify with same on a prescribed course.
Necessary agility and endurance to pursue violators on foot; ability to scale a reasonable barrier or obstruction while in foot pursuit of violators, to include running up and down flights of stairs.
Ability to remove an injured or unconscious person of reasonable size from an area of danger.
Ability to safely operate an automobile on a public street or highway without the use of any specialized equipment peculiar only to the operator while utilizing the police radio and emergency equipment such as siren and emergency lights.
Actively participates in classroom discussions and groups’ projects and demonstrates the ability to apply knowledge gained in the Basic Police Officer Course.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or GED.
Preferred Qualifications
Possess a current basic TCOLE License.
Two (2) years of law enforcement experience.
Thirty (30) hours of college or more from an accredited college or university.
Experience working in a higher education or equivalent environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Other Requirements
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 ten years (Does not include traffic violations).
Workplace and Eligibility Conditions
Work involves a degree of danger.
Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.
Benefits We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University. To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link: https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php
EEO Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington ( UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
Documents Needed To Apply
Resume or CV
Cover/Interest Letter
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Position Information Posting Number: S06485P
Position Title Police Officer / Cadet
Department: Police Department
Location: Arlington
Position Status: Full-time
Work Schedule Our University Police Agency operates 24/7 to include weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
Work Shift Information
Police Officer:
May be required to work day or night hours on one (1) of three (3) shifts with varying days off and on holidays. Work involves a degree of danger.
Cadet, Academic setting:
Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.
Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.
Pay Basis: Monthly
Job Summary
Police Officer:
To enforce the law, provide service, information, and aid to citizens as circumstances require, prevent crime, suppress disturbances, investigate criminal offenses, and arrest offenders.
Cadet:
To attend and satisfactorily complete a Basic Peace Officer Course, qualifying for commissioning as a peace officer of The University of Texas System Police.
$63,000 – After successful completion of TCOLE basic peace officer course
Police Officer I – $65,000
Police Officer II – $72,000
Police Officer III – $75,000
Police Officer IV – $79,000
Lateral officers (prior experience) may be compensated based upon prior experience
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Police Officer:
The officer is 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.
Execute all lawful processes.
An officer is to arrest offenders with or without warrant when authorized by law.
Investigate criminal offenses to detect and arrest criminals and recover stolen or lost property.
Prepare various written reports narrating law enforcement and police activities.
In addition, an officer must confer with local enforcement, criminal justice, and emergency response agencies on matters of mutual interest.
Cadet:
Attends classes, maintains comprehensive notebooks, and completes homework assignments.
Participates in the physical training program, firearms training, defensive tactics program and practical problems to demonstrate the following required abilities:
Necessary strength and agility to subdue and restrain persons resisting arrest including the proper use of handcuffs and other restraining devices.
Adequate hand, arm and upper body strength and ability to safely operate a handgun and/or should weapon with either hand and qualify with same on a prescribed course.
Necessary agility and endurance to pursue violators on foot; ability to scale a reasonable barrier or obstruction while in foot pursuit of violators, to include running up and down flights of stairs.
Ability to remove an injured or unconscious person of reasonable size from an area of danger.
Ability to safely operate an automobile on a public street or highway without the use of any specialized equipment peculiar only to the operator while utilizing the police radio and emergency equipment such as siren and emergency lights.
Actively participates in classroom discussions and groups’ projects and demonstrates the ability to apply knowledge gained in the Basic Police Officer Course.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or GED.
Preferred Qualifications
Possess a current basic TCOLE License.
Two (2) years of law enforcement experience.
Thirty (30) hours of college or more from an accredited college or university.
Experience working in a higher education or equivalent environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Other Requirements
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 ten years (Does not include traffic violations).
Workplace and Eligibility Conditions
Work involves a degree of danger.
Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.
Benefits We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University. To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link: https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php
EEO Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington ( UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
Documents Needed To Apply
Resume or CV
Cover/Interest Letter
#J-18808-Ljbffr