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. Serves as a Campus Security Authority as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). 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, including primary jurisdiction in all counties where the UT System has real property interest and secondary jurisdiction in all other Texas counties. Exercises independent judgment within the limits prescribed by law, Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents, institutional rules and regulations and Director of Police departmental policies and procedures.

Performs law enforcement duties on the property under the control and jurisdiction of the University of Texas System.

Preserves the peace by the use of all lawful means, interceding, when authorized by law, to prevent or suppress crime. Execute all lawful process.

Arrests offenders with and without warrant when authorized by law.

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

Attempts to locate missing persons.

Enforces traffic law by detecting violations, making violator contacts, placing violators in custody or issuing citations or warnings.

Investigates motor vehicle collisions.

Prepares various written reports narrating law enforcement and police activities.

Gives testimony in the criminal courts of this state and the United States.

Confers with prosecuting attorneys, preserves evidence, and maintains confidential information.

Confers with local law enforcement, criminal justice and emergency response agencies on matters of mutual interest.

Must be able to work various shifts as assigned.

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibilities

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High School Diploma or GED, successful completion of a TCOLE approved Basic Peace Officer Course, and passing TCOLE exam results.

No experience required; will be required to demonstrate proficiency with all equipment utilized in the performance of assigned duties, to include but not limited to firearms, restraints, less lethal force weapons and techniques, automobiles, communications equipment, personal computers, investigative and surveillance equipment.

Must be a United States Citizen by regulations of The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.

Basic Peace Officer Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). Successful completion of the prescribed Field Training Program.

The physical demands 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.

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. Good physical condition and vision, ability to hear and speak. Must be able to occasionally lift/carry/push/pull more than 50 lbs.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. May be required to work either day or night on any one of three shifts with varying days off and on holidays. Work involves a degree of hazard.

Must hold a Peace Officer Commission, issued by the Director of the Police of 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 Office of the Director of Police, the Board of Regents, and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. 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 pass a physical agility test.

Must successfully complete a minimum six-month probationary period immediately following commissioning as a Police Officer.

This position is classified as security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.

Successful candidate will be given a conditional offer of employment pending the outcome of psychological testing and background investigation.

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.