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Police Officer IV
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Position Number: 5676612
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Campus Safety and Police

Police Officer IV

Job ID: 11701
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp

About UTEP

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

Position Information

Hiring Department: University Police

Posting End Date: Open until filled

Hours: 40 hours per week; May be required to work either day or night on any one of three shifts with varying days off and on holidays.

FLSA status: Non-exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: $57,000 annually

Required Application Materials:

Resume
Cover Letter
List of three references

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Purpose of Position

The primary responsibility for this position is to enforce the law, provide service, information and aid to all citizens as circumstances require, prevent crime, suppress disturbances, investigate criminal offenses, and arrest offenders. This position is responsible for enforcement duties for the protection, safety, and welfare of students, employees, visitors, and all property within the area under the control and jurisdiction of The University of Texas System. Exercises independent judgment within the limits prescribed by the law, Rules & Regulations of the Board of Regents, institutional rules and regulations and Director of Police departmental policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

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.

Provide service, information and directions to students, employees and visitors.

Execute all lawful process.

Arrest offenders with and without warrant when authorized by law.

Investigate criminal offenses to detect and arrest criminals, recover stolen or lost property.

Attempt to locate missing persons.

Enforce traffic law by detecting violations, making violator contacts, placing violators in custody or issuing citations or warnings. Investigate motor vehicle collisions.

Enforce Board of Regent's Rules and Regulations.

Prepare reports on all activities, filing them with supervising officer. Identify potential security and safety hazards.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Discuss cases with prosecuting attorneys, prepares evidence, and appears as a witness in court.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or GED AND must possess a Master Peace Officer Certificate issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement

and

Experience: At least ten (10) years' experience as a full-time commissioned police officer.

Qualified applicants must be proficient in the operation and safety procedures of all equipment utilized by the University Police Department necessary to perform assigned tasks. Must demonstrate logical, effective problem-solving ability. Must be able to provide creditable testimony in a court of law.

Preferred Qualifications: Possess an Instructor Certificate issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement

Who May Apply:

Must hold a Peace Office Commission, issued by The University of Texas System, and a valid driver's license not subject to suspension. Must be eligible to drive a University owned or leased motor vehicle. Must meet certain prerequisites established by the Director of Police, the Board of Regents, and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement concerning age requirements and physical, mental, and educational standards. Effective written and oral communication skills. Must have the physical and mental capabilities to properly carry out responsibilities and duties as a commissioned police officer of The University of Texas System Police. Must possess knowledge and skills in emergency medical procedures, first aid and CPR techniques.

Additional Information

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Duties involve driving, walking, running, standing, stooping, climbing, crouching, pushing, jumping over, pulling, carrying, reaching above head, lifting, lowering, hand-wrist and elbow motion, grasping, and holding. Excellent physical condition and vision, ability to hear and speak and full use of arms and legs. This position is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. Work involves a degree of hazard.

May be required to work either day or night on any one of three shifts with varying days off and on holidays.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Director of Police, The University of Texas System.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=11701&PostingSeq=1