Police Officer II

Job Title

Police Officer II

Agency

Texas A&M University at Galveston

Department

10150552 University Police (Thomas Bushek)

Proposed Minimum Salary

$24.54 hourly

Job Location

Galveston, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Who we are

We are the ocean campus of Texas A&M University at Galveston. Our employees come from throughout the world, with many different perspectives, talents, life experiences, and interests. Aggies by the Sea promote a welcoming and highly productive work environment. We support the university’s goals to recruit and retain a quality workforce and encourage life-long learning practices.  We will do our part to assist you in your new position and encourage you to take advantage of training and development opportunities that are available to help you be successful.

What we want

The Police Officer II prevents and investigates violations of the law, University rules and regulations under the direction of a Sergeant and/or Lieutenant.

What you need to know

Salary: $24.54 hourly.

Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

Other Requirements or Other Factors

• Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.  Applicant must pass an entrance exam to be considered for employment.  Applicant must successfully pass psychological evaluation, physical examination, and complete background investigation to include but not limited to driving history, criminal background, and credit history.  Under certain conditions, such as a break in law enforcement service of more than 180 days, additional testing may be required. 

Required Education:

• High school graduation or GED.

Required Experience:

• One year as a licensed Police Officer.

Preferred Experience:

• Two or more years as a licensed Police Officer.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) basic certification.

• Must have a State of Texas class “C” vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

• Ability to communicate effectively with all segments of the campus population. 

• Ability to function under adverse and stressful conditions. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Patrol - Patrols property under the jurisdiction of the Texas A&M University in Galveston County by motor vehicle, bicycle, or on foot.  Enforces all criminal laws of the state of Texas and violations of Texas A&M at Galveston rules and regulations.

•  Administrative - Takes reports and performs preliminary police investigations.  Reports all violations of the rules and regulations of Texas A&M University oat Galveston. 

•  Public Service - Provides assistance to the public whenever possible.  Prevents crime and suppresses disturbances.  Issues citations and testifies in justice of the peace courts, as well as county and district courts and at student judicial hearings.  Guards and transports prisoners. 

•  Emergency Response - Interacts with the public on a day to day basis.  Responds to emergency calls and takes appropriate action. 

Why Texas A&M University?

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. 

• Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays. 

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time .

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more.

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.