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About the Role
The officer will be responsible for responding to calls for service at the hospital, conducting thorough investigations of criminal activity/assaults in the area of the University of Texas at Austin, and routinely patrolling the areas for safety/visibility. This position works throughout the campus and surrounding area enforcing state law, ensuring a safe environment for UT students, faculty, staff and visitors.
Responsibilities
- Investigates crimes against persons.
- Investigates property crimes.
- Seize, test, and submit drug evidence.
- Prepare detailed reports and complete necessary documentation, such as affidavits when arrests are made or POED forms.
- Interview patients for mental health needs for a POED.
- Collaborate with outside agencies.
- Testify in court proceedings related to investigations.
- Conduct regular patrols of campus and the surrounding area.
- Complete searches and transports for arrests.
- Perform traditional law enforcement duties during special events.
Requirements
- Applicant must be actively enrolled in a certified TCOLE academy.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and are eligible to drive a university owned or leased vehicle.
- Successfully pass a probationary training period and pass a background investigation.
- Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
- 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.
- Must be able to complete searches and transports for arrests.
- May perform traditional law enforcement duties during special events.
- Must be able to successfully complete a certified TCOLE accredited academy and pass the TCOLE licensing Exam.
- Must successfully complete the Field Training Program administered by the University of Texas at Austin Police Department.
- Complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.
- Present acceptable and original documents to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States no later than the third day of employment.
Skills
- TCOLE
- Driver's license
- CDL
- Drug and alcohol testing
- Keyboard use
- Manual dexterity
- Climbing stairs
- Climbing ladders
- Lifting and moving
Location
- AUSTIN, TX
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $85,000+
Benefits
- Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) eligibility
About the Company
- UTPD is currently seeking applicants that are currently enrolled in and actively attending a certified police academy in the State of Texas.
- Suitable candidates must be actively enrolled in a program with a projected graduation date in the next 6 months.
- With the completion of the academy training and licensing exam, the officer would then be a Commissioned Peace Officer with the University of Texas Police Department/UT System.
- The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
- The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015.
- Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).
- The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report.
Equal Opportunity
- The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.
- The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.