Police Officer

About the role

Serves as a commissioned law enforcement officer responsible for protecting persons and property for the University of Houston. Enforces all laws, including but not limited to, penal and traffic laws. Patrols assigned area on foot or in a police vehicle. Responds to all calls for assistance, service, and hazardous situations. Conducts preliminary investigations of reported incidents, completes required reports. Conducts crime prevention program presentations. Attends required annual training seminars. Utilizes police equipment such as firearm, baton, handcuffs, mobile and handheld radios, camera and other equipment.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned area on foot or in a police vehicle.
• Responds to all calls for assistance, service, and hazardous situations.
• Conducts preliminary investigations of reported incidents, completes required reports.
• Conducts crime prevention program presentations.
• Attends required annual training seminars.
• Utilizes police equipment such as firearm, baton, handcuffs, mobile and handheld radios, camera and other equipment.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a clear Texas driver's license.
• Must be TCOLE (formerly TCLEOSE) certified.
• Must pass a Criminal History and valid TX Driver's License check prior to an interview.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime assignments.
• Must pass Background Investigation prior to employment.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Additional Posting Information

• Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply and will receive preference in employment over other applicants for the same position who do not have a greater qualification.
• Military experience will only be considered if Military Police or Security related responsibilities in your job functions. (Please attach a copy of your DD 214.)
• The applicant must have successfully completed a TCOLE basic licensing course and passed the TCOLE licensing examination, or be within 45 days of completion of a TCOLE recognized basic peace officer licensing course.

Physical & Environmental Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive.
• Environmental: The employee may be exposed to inclement weather conditions, extensive public contact with student, faculty and staff.
• Employees are required to work various assigned shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends and may be required to remain at their post for an additional shift.
• All staff are “essential personnel” and are required to report to work during inclement weather.