Police Officer I

Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. A Presidential Proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on all new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025, and Texas A&M University–Central Texas will not pay this fee. Additionally, a moratorium issued by Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026, restricts the filing of new H-1B petitions unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status, this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

Responsibilities

• Patrols designated areas to prevent, discover, and deter the commission of crime, to enforce criminal law, to direct traffic, and to enforce motor vehicle operation and parking regulations.
• Responds to calls and complaints involving fire, automobile accidents, disturbances, assaults, robberies, and other felonies and misdemeanors.
• Interacts with the public on a day-to-day basis, provides assistance to other law enforcement, community departments, or local agencies.
• Secures crime scenes, conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations, gathers evidence, obtains witness statements, apprehends suspects, makes arrests, and transports offenders.
• Enforces criminal and traffic laws as well as University rules and regulations.
• Takes the appropriate action necessary in accordance with rules, regulations, and policies, Federal, State, and local laws.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of related experience.
• Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) basic certification.
• State of Texas class 'C' vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Must successfully pass psychological evaluation, physical examination, and complete background investigation to include but not limited to driving history, criminal background, and credit history.
• All system university police will be required to meet minimum licensing standard requirements as required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) § 217.1.

Skills

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Pay

$24.28/hour

Schedule

Monday - Friday; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Hours may vary depending on department needs.

Work Location

This is not a remote position. The selected candidate will be required to work on campus.