Police Officer II
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- University of North Texas
- Location
- Dallas
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Safety & Security
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- Four-Year Institution
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Welcome to the University of North Texas System, or UNT World as we like to call ourselves. UNT World includes the University of North Texas in Denton, the University of North Texas at Dallas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. Over the past decade, combined UNTS enrollment has grown by more than 25 percent to nearly 44,000 students.
Posting TitlePolice Officer IIDepartmentDAL-Police Services-534000Job LocationDallasFull Time/Part TimeFull-TimeSalary InformationCommensurate with experienceDepartment SummaryWelcome to the University of North Texas System, or UNT World as we like to call ourselves. UNT World includes the University of North Texas in Denton, the University of North Texas at Dallas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. Over the past decade, combined UNTS enrollment has grown by more than 25 percent to nearly 44,000 students.
Position OverviewThis position perform 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. The UNT Dallas Police Department is responsible for providing law enforcement and security services for the University of North Texas at Dallas Main Campus and The College of Law. 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.
Minimum Qualifications•Must have a High School diploma or GED
•Must be at least 21 years of age
•Licensed in Texas as a Basic Police Officer and a minimum of two years of post-academy police experience.
•Be of good moral character and able to furnish acceptable character references
•Understand and be willing to abide by the Police Officers Code of Ethics
•Be physically able to perform police officer (Law Enforcement) duties
•Possess valid Texas Driver’s 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 skills
•Ability to formulate effective solutions to problem situations in accordance with statutes, regulations, and training
•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.
The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in business, criminal justice, sociology, computer science or related field.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
Required License / Registration / CertificationTexas as a Basic Police Officer
Work ScheduleRotating 12 Hour days, evenings, and weekends
Driving University VehicleYesSecurity SensitiveThis is a security sensitive position.EEO StatementThe University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Classification TitlePolice Officer IIPhysical RequirementsCarrying, Climbing, Crawling, Driving, Kneeling, Lifting or moving up to 75 pounds, Pulling , Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Squatting, Stooping, Bending, Standing, Twisting, Walking, Writing, Grasp, Talk or Hear Job Duties oConducts 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
oInvestigates reports of criminal behavior and university regulations
oArrests violators and files appropriate charges where and when such action is appropriate
oIssues citations for parking and traffic violations
oConducts traffic accident investigations
oPrepares written and oral reports on completed investigative activities and calls
oTestifies in criminal/civil court, administrative hearings and other required venues
oEnforces traffic laws and directs traffic upon area public streets
oProtects lives and property
oPerforms other duties as directed by the Chief of Police or police supervisory personnel
oObserves safety and security measures appropriate to work performed and work supervised
Posting NumberS615PPosition End Date (if temporary)Special Instructions to ApplicantsQuicklink for Postinghttp://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/35687Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a high school diploma or a GED equivalent?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you at least 21 years of age?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you possess a current TCOLE license?
- Yes
- No
- * Please provide your TCOLE license number.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Do you have two or more years of post-academy police experience?
- Yes
- No
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- List of Names and Contact Information for 3 references
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Working at University of North Texas
Since 1890, the University of North Texas has been a catalyst for transformation for its students and the North Texas region. As the nation’s 26th largest public university, UNT is dedicated to providing an excellent educational experience to its 36,000 students while fueling the intellectual, economic and cultural progress of one of the largest, most dynamic regions in the United States.
A student-focused public research university, UNT graduates more than 8,500 students each year from its 12 colleges and schools and offers 97 bachelor’s, 82 master’s and 35 doctoral degree programs, many nationally and internationally recognized. As UNT’s strengths in science, engineering and technology grow, the university continues to nurture its core areas of distinction in music, education, social sciences, business, the arts and humanities. Leading Texas public universities in the number of Goldwater Scholars and designated a “Best in the West” university by The Princeton Review, UNT is known for its academic excellence.
By providing access, welcoming diversity and strengthening collaborations with our many educational, business and community partners, as well as building new partnerships across the globe, UNT's faculty and staff work each day to prepare students for the challenges they will meet in our changing world.
Fostering global understanding and promoting cultural appreciation are central to preparing tomorrow's successful global leaders. Our strategic international partnerships seek to improve quality of life, facilitate the exchange of ideas and culture, and allow for important research addressing global issues. UNT's campus benefits from a rich diversity of about 2,500 international students representing 140 countries.
UNT faculty produce groundbreaking research in a wide range of disciplines spanning the sciences, mathematics, engineering and technology while also making nationally recognized contributions in the arts and humanities. The College of Music is one of the nation’s best music colleges with an internationally respected jazz program. UNT has the oldest program in emergency administration and planning and a unique program in applied philosophy and environmental ethics.
UNT also is home to many national centers and institutes, including the Net-Centric Software and Systems Center — a National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center; the Center for Electronic Materials Processing and Integration; the Institute of Applied Science; the Center for Advanced Scientific Computing and Modeling; and the Center for the Study of Interdisciplinarity.
UNT has developed many state-of-the-art research facilities, such as the federally funded Center for Advanced Research and Technology, one of the nation’s most extensive facilities for powerful materials characterization and analysis; a high-performance computational facility; and a clean room/nanofabrication research facility (under construction). UNT’s research extends outside the academy as well, with field stations as close as a neighboring lake and as far away as southern Chile.
In addition, UNT is developing Discovery Park, a research park with technology incubator facilities on a 300-acre property near the main campus. The university also has developed a Design Research Center in the heart of the Dallas design district.
As the largest and most comprehensive university in the North Texas region, UNT is growing as a national leader in education, research and scholarship, student support and community engagement — the pillars of a great public research university. UNT’s ultimate mission is to give a green light to greatness by helping its students, region, state and nation excel.
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