Assistant Chief of Police

Manages personnel and resources of the University of Houston Police Department (UHPD) at the direction of the Chief of Police. Provides leadership in law enforcement, crime prevention, officer training, and community relations. The principal functional areas of UHPD are patrol; investigations; special services; training; security; communications; records; training and police systems.

EEO/AA 

Qualifications

 

Bachelors and 7 years experience

Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.

Additional Job Posting Information

Requires a Bachelor’s degree from a college or university.

Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of directly job-related experience with five (5) years supervisory.

A valid, active TCOLE (formerly TCLEOSE) license with up-to-date annual TCOLE training.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License before receiving job offer.

Must be able to work nights, weekends and additional assignments.

Must pass a Criminal History and valid Driver’s License check prior to an interview.

Must pass Background Investigation prior to employment.

Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.

UHPD requires all applicants to complete the criminal history fields on their application. Applicants with incomplete criminal history fields will not be considered for a position.

Required information includes, but may not be limited to:

• DOB
• Driver’s license
• Last 4 digits of SSN

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.

Salary will be based on years of experience.

We offer exceptional benefits:

•Paid Time Off (accrual increases with your service years)

•Sick leave accrual

•Comprehensive free medical coverage for employees

(premiums apply for family members)

•Great optional benefits to enhance your medical coverage

•Many on-campus / off-campus employee perks

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. While performing this job the staff member shall:

Environmental:

The employee maybe 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.

Physical:

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability to work in a law enforcement setting and an office setting; restrain or subdue individuals; walk, stand, sit, or run for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; occasionally climb and balance; ability to operate and use specialized law enforcement tools and equipment.

Please include resume, cover letter and three (3) professional references with at least 2 being current/former supervisors with application.