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POLICE SERGEANT
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Posting Details
Title Information
Security Sensitive Position? Yes
Hours of Work TBA
Position Details
Position Information
Posting Number TSU203696
Official TSU Title POLICE SERGEANT
Grant Title N/A
Job Description Summary / TWC Summary Under general supervision supervises and coordinates activities of law enforcement personnel on an assigned shift or area to ensure the protection, safety, and welfare of students, staff, and visitors and the protection of University property.
Police Officer “Certification Pay”
Intermediate $1,200 annually
Advanced $2,400 annually
Master $4,800 annually
ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION AND INCENTIVES:Tuition reimbursement for up to 6
hours per semester to attend classes at Texas Southern University. Minimum
passing grade of “C” and the ability to maintain a GPA of 2.0 is required for
reimbursement.
Years of Service:
$6,000 – (0-3 years) Total police experience (excluding corrections,
armed security, military police)
$9,000 – (4-9 years) Total police experience (excluding corrections,
armed security, military police)
$12,000 – (10 years or more) Total police experience (excluding
corrections, armed security, military police)
Essential Duties Summary
Enforces policies and procedures.
Manages a shift of police and security officers to make sure that
students, faculty and staff are safe.
Supervises, schedules, assigns work, and evaluates the performance of law
enforcement personnel assigned to shift or area. Provides in-field
instruction, training, and counseling to subordinates.
Conducts shift “roll call”, provides daily briefing sessions regarding
criminal activity, special assignments, and events. Inspects uniforms,
equipment, buildings, and vehicles.
Prepares, reviews, and distributes various reports on incidents,
operations, and other activities.
Coordinates responses to calls, conducts preliminary investigations of
incidents, and protects crime scenes. Interviews or supervises the
interviews of suspects, witnesses, and victims.
Provides general service, courtesy escorts, information, and assistance to
faculty, staff, students, and visitors on campus.
Identifies hot zones for criminal activity and high-volume pedestrian
travel and develop a plan for proactive police patrol presence.
Serves as a departmental representative or liaison to internal and
external groups, as designated.
As a supervisor, you may be required to work beyond your regular scheduled
shift.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
% FTE 1.0
Hiring Range $30.86 - $39.35
Education
Sixty-college credit/Associate degree. Along with three (3) years'
experience as a commissioned officer with Texas Southern University Police
Department, or a total of seven (7) years combined law enforcement
experience or four (4) years' experience of supervisor experience in law
enforcement as a substitute for the sixty-college credit hours.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Required Licensing/Certification
Licensed as a Texas peace officer through the Texas Commission on Law
Enforcement. Intermediate peace officer certification (TCOLE).
Valid Texas Driver's License.
Field Training Officer Certification (FTO)
Auto Insurance
No Criminal Charges
Shift work varies
Able to obtain security clearance
Making a Pivotal decision
Preferred:
Advanced Peace Officer Certification
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of:
Federal, State, Local and County laws.
Demonstrates full/complete knowledge in an area. Requires command of
technical and functional procedures, processes and subject matter in a job
family or professional discipline to handle most situations and lead
and/or review the work of others in multiple job classifications
performing diverse responsibilities.
Policies, procedures, and practices.
Other job-related software and systems.
Safety guidelines.
Supervisory techniques.
Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.
Skill in:
Problem-solving and decision-making.
Command of technical and functional procedures, processes and subject
matter in a job family or professional discipline to handle most
situations and lead and/or review the work of others in multiple job
classifications performing diverse responsibilities.
Multitasking and time management.
Operating equipment.
Strong management.
Coordinating work of others.
Strategic planning.
Budget management.
Planning activities.
Leading projects.
Both verbal and written communication.
Ability to:
Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and
places.
Use and care for firearms.
Think and act quickly in emergencies and judge situations and people
accurately.
Operate a police radio and keyboard terminals.
Understand and interpret laws and regulations.
Perform specific assignments with minimal oral or written directions.
Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive written reports.
Deal courteously and effectively with the general public and departmental
employees.
Meet standards of adequate physical stature, endurance, and agility.
Demonstrate practical knowledge of good understanding of human relations.
Schedule, organize and supervise the work of subordinates.
Interpret and apply laws and regulations.
Work Experience Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment or water treatment system.
Working/Environmental Conditions
Standing and/or walking.
Handling light weight objects.
Using or carrying equipment.
Stoop, bend, or lift.
May require routine travel.
Work involves strenuous physical activities of various kinds with continuous
exposure to hazardous substances, potentially dangerous situations, unpleasant
work conditions such as adverse weather conditions or extreme risk of accident
or ill health.
Desired start date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Detail Information
UA EEO Statement It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures
Close Date
Open Until Filled (overrides close field) Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
Do you have the following required license and certifications: Licensed as a Texas peace officer through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Intermediate peace officer certification (TCOLE). Valid Texas Driver's License. Field Training Officer Certification (FTO).
Yes
No
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree?
Yes
No
Do you have the advanced peace officer certification.
Yes
No
Do you have Auto Insurance?
Yes
No
Are you a licensed as a Texas peace officer through the Texas Commission on Law enforcement or currently enrolled in BPOC?
Yes
No
Are you willing to work any shift upon request?
Yes
No
Do you have sixty-college credit/associate degree? Along with three (3) years' experience as a commissioned officer with Texas Southern University Police Department, or a total of seven (7) years combined law enforcement experience or four (4) years' experience of supervisor experience in law enforcement as a substitute for the sixty-college credit hours.
Sixty-college credit/associate degree Along with three (3) years' experience as a commissioned officer with Texas Southern University Police Department.
A total of seven (7) years combined law enforcement experience.
Four (4) years' experience of supervisor experience in law enforcement as a substitute for the sixty-college credit hours.
None of the above.
Have you committed domestic violence?
Yes
No
Have you had a security clearance by the government revoked?
Yes
No
Are you willing to make immediate decisions that may effect someone's life?
Yes
No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Official Transcripts
Optional Documents
Other Document
Reference Letter 1
Reference Letter 2
