Police Officer II

About the role

The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for the position of Police Officer II. This position performs all duties normally associated with employment as a licensed police officer, including preventive patrol, arrest, search seizure, traffic enforcement, crash investigation, public safety and service, investigation of criminal incidents, and maintaining public order on the university campus and surrounding area.

Work involves patrolling day and night all campus areas, buildings and parking lots. Police Officers must exercise good judgment and discretion in dealing with violators of laws and University regulations. Police Officers may be required to work special assignments, special events or be on call.

Responsibilities

• Conducts regular patrols inside and outside of buildings, parking lots, and around the campus grounds to watch for criminal activity, unsecured buildings, fires, and any other unusual conditions or irregularities.
• Investigates reports of criminal behavior and university regulations.
• Arrests violators and files appropriate charges where and when such action is appropriate.
• Issues citations for parking and traffic violations.
• Conducts traffic accident investigations.
• Prepares written and oral reports on completed investigative activities and calls.
• Testifies in criminal/civil court, administrative hearings and other required venues.
• Enforces traffic laws and directs traffic upon area public streets.
• Protects lives and property.
• Observes safety and security measures appropriate to work performed and work supervised.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED equivalent.
• Must be at least 20.5 years of age at time of application.
• The State of Texas requires all peace officers to be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident of the United States.
• Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

Qualifications

• Abide by the Police Officers Code of Ethics.
• Possess valid Texas Drivers License or obtain within thirty (30) days of employment.
• Able to work long or irregular hours, on various and changing shifts, sometimes under severe emotional stress and inclement weather.
• Exercise good judgment and to utilize tact and courtesy when working with the public under frequently stressful conditions.
• Able to react quickly and effectively under emergency (high stress) situations.
• Demonstrate professional demeanor and excellent oral communication skill.
• Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.
• Lateral entry incumbents must be either currently employed as a police officer in Texas or other state or federal jurisdiction acceptable to the university or have less than a twelve (12) month break in service.
• Ability to operate computer with a general understanding of application software, and an understanding of the Internet. Microsoft applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

Skills

• Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations.
• Ability to make quick decisions and handle emergencies.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Physical fitness to perform the duties of a police officer.