Police Officer at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas

Job Description:

Extended Job Title

Police Officer

Org Level 1

Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Org Level 7

202031 - Police Ama

Position Description

Performs all aspects of police duties on the campus and other university property. Duties include but are not limited to, enforcing state laws and university rules and regulations. Position may also perform some related security functions. Work is performed under general supervision in accordance with established procedures and is evaluated on the effective implementation of University and state regulations and adherence to departmental guidelines.

Requisition ID

38922BR

Travel Required

None

Pay Grade Maximum

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected.

Major/Essential Functions

• Patrol specific area on foot, on bike or in a vehicle to observe and detect criminal or suspicious activity, potential hazards and to respond promptly to calls for assistance.


• Provide basic traffic enforcement to observe and address violations of traffic law.


• Investigate traffic accidents and other accidents to determine causes and to determine if a crime has been committed. Render aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.


• Monitor, note, report, and investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.  Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.


• Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved and take appropriate action.


• Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.


• Operate various investigative instruments for gathering evidence, conduct basic investigations of all crimes against persons or property, develop conclusive cases, properly store and submit evidence.


• Testify in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic and criminal cases.


• Photograph or draw diagrams of crime or accident scenes and interview principals and eyewitnesses.


• Control hostile and non-hostile crowds including but not limited to sporting events, demonstrations, rallies, or scenes of various emergencies.


• Maintains proficiency in the use of police related equipment and weapons.

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

24.65

Pay Basis

Hourly

Schedule Details

Shift Work

Work Location

Amarillo

Campus

HSC - Amarillo

Department

Police Ama

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.

Job Group

Police/Fire

Shift

Other

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications

Basic Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) license. Applicants must meet commissioning standards for Texas Peace Officers as mandated by the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Navy Enlisted Classification Code

MA, 649X, 749X

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code

31B, 31A

Air Force Specialty Code

3P0X1, 31PX

Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code

5811, 5812, 5813, 5803

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website. Apply Now