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UPD Police Officer (Multiple Openings)

Employer
Texas State University
Location
San Marcos

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Institutional & Business Affairs, Safety & Security
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Posting Number:

2023298

Posting/Functional Title:

UPD Police Officer (Multiple Openings)

University Pay Plan Title:

Police Officer

Location:

San Marcos

Department:

University Police

Recruitment Type:

Open to All

Job Type:

Full-Time

Monthly Salary:

$4,250.00 - $4,808.49

Job Category :

Non-Exempt

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.:

  • Be a US Citizen, by birth or naturalization.
  • Current Active TCOLE Peace Officer License.
  • Must meet requirements of university driver selection program.
  • Provide a valid Texas Driver License.
  • Provide a completed Personal History Statement.
  • Must possess a high school diploma / GED.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 60 College Credit Hours / Associates Degree.
  • Bachelor’s Degree.
  • Previous work experience in university policing.
  • TCOLE Proficiency Certificate above Basic Peace Officer.
  • Current Full Time Working Peace Officer.

Job Description:

Texas State University Police Department (TXST UPD) is a community and trust-based policing agency that serves a diverse population of approximately 38,000 students and additional faculty, staff, and visitors. The campus is located in San Marcos, Texas, a beautiful, charming, and colorful hometown. San Marcos is a short drive to Austin or San Antonio, making this location a terrific spot. Texas State University strives to create new knowledge to embrace a diversity of people and ideas, to foster cultural, economic development and prepare its graduates to participate fully and freely as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world. TXST UPD embraces and adheres to our transparency, respect, integrity, and innovation values. Our police officers are skilled personnel who pursue excellence through training, education, and professional development. This enables officers to facilitate a safe and inclusive learning and working environment. Our Officers have many opportunities to advance and sharpen their skills by working in the different sections of the department, such as K-9, investigations, bicycle patrol, motor units to include ATV training/patrol duties. If this sounds like the department you are looking for, then look no further, we have a job for you.

Job Duties:

  • Provide proactive patrols of university owned, leased or operated property by foot, bike and vehicle to provide a visible deterrence to crime.
  • Respond to police calls for service utilizing safe operation of a police vehicle.
  • Complete and submit accurate police reports in a timely manner.
  • Enforce State Laws, Local Ordinances, and all University Rules as appropriate.
  • Proper use of communication and recording equipment.

Job Open Date:

01/19/2023

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Normal Work Days:

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Normal Work Hours Start:

Rotating Shifts

Normal Work Hours End:

Rotating Shifts

Posting Notices:

Applicant must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be a driver in good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted for driving infractions as determined by the employer driving standards system., Applicant must pass the physical skills assessment relevant to the job posting title requirements., Applicant must pass the drug and alcohol test relevant to the job posting title requirements., You will be required to electronically attach a resume and cover letter to your application.

Legal and Required Notices:

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.


Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.



Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.



Texas State University is a member of the Texas State University System. Texas State University is an EOE.



Texas State is committed to increasing the number of women and minorities in administrative and professional positions.

Why work @ Texas State? :

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions


By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.

Quick Link:

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/41190

Organization

Texas State University seeks candidates whose professional background includes embracing a diversity of people and ideas, a spirit of inclusiveness, a global perspective, and a commitment to community-building.  As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, we are especially interested in applicants who share a commitment to equity, and the high-quality education of students from historically underserved and systematically marginalized communities. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

About Texas State University

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor.  A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Students at Texas State choose from 98 undergraduate, 91 master’s and specialists, and 14 doctoral programs offered by 10 colleges (Applied Arts, The Emmett and Miriam McCoy College of Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts and Communication, Health Professions, Honors, Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, The Graduate College, and the University College).  With a diverse campus community including 50% of the student body from ethnic minorities, Texas State is one of the top 13 producers of Hispanic baccalaureate graduates in the nation.  In fall 2019, there were 1,470 full-time faculty and 2,286 full-time staff.  Research and creative activities have led to growing success in attracting external support.  For FY 2019, Texas State had an annual operating budget of over $724 million. Texas State’s Research and Development expenditures for FY 2018 were more than $64 million.  The Alkek Library has more than 3.1 million titles in its collection.  Additional information about Texas State and its nationally recognized academic programs is available at www.txstate.edu.

Mission

Texas State University is a doctoral-granting, student-centered institution dedicated to excellence and innovation in teaching, research, including creative expression, and service. The university strives to create new knowledge, to embrace a diversity of people and ideas, to foster cultural and economic development, and to prepare its graduates to participate fully and freely as citizens of Texas, the nation and the world.

Locations

Texas State's San Marcos campus is located in a growing community of 63,000 people in the Austin Metropolitan Area. Located in the Texas Hill Country, where blackland prairies roll into beautiful hills, Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and oak trees on the campus add to the charm of the university’s picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides recreational activities for students throughout the year.

The Texas State Round Rock Campus is located north of Austin in Round Rock, TX. The Round Rock Campus offers the junior and senior level classes to complete a bachelor’s degree, graduate degrees, post baccalaureate certification, and continuing education programs. The university's vision for Round Rock is to continue to offer quality academic programs that meet the workforce needs of Texas, especially focusing on academic programs that appeal to working adults, and to serve as a hub of health professions research and education.

Some positions may require teaching on the main campus and at the Texas State University Round Rock Campus.

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Texas State University is a member of The Texas State University System. 

Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.

Company info
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Telephone
512-245-2111
Location
601 University Drive
San Marcos
Texas
78666
United States

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