Sergeant -University Police

• At the time the promotional process is undertaken, the applicant must have accrued a minimum of sixty (60) credit hours or an Associate's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education; have three years' satisfactory service as a commissioned UTSP officer or two years; UTSP service in combination with one year's honorable service in another full service law enforcement agency as a full time commissioned peace officer; must possess an Intermediate Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education at the time the promotional examination is taken. Must hold Peace Officer Commission issued by the University of Texas System. Must possess a valid Texas driver's license not subject to suspension and must be eligible to drive a motor vehicle owned or leased by the University of Texas System. Must successfully complete minimum six (6) month probationary review period immediately following date of promotion. Must successfully pass an approved promotional process administered by the Director of Police, or designee.
• At the time the promotional examination is taken, applicant must have three years' experience as commissioned police officer with the University of Texas System Police or two year's UTSP service and one year's service in another full service law enforcement agency as a full time commissioned officer immediately preceding the date of the examination.
• All offers of employment are contingent upon a verified negative drug screen.

Job Duties

• Supervises and participates in the policing of the property of UT Southwestern.
• Preserves the peace by use of all lawful means, interceding without warrant when authorized by law to prevent or suppress crime.
• Executes all lawful process. Gives notice to magistrate of offenses committed within the areas under control and jurisdiction of The University of Texas System. Arrests offenders without warrant where authorized by law.
• Investigates all criminal offenses to detect and arrest criminals and to recover lost or stolen property. Attempts to locate missing persons.
• Detects violations of Transportation Code, makes violator contacts, and places violators in custody or issues citations or warnings. Investigates motor vehicle collisions.
• Enforces Rules and Regulations of Board of Regents; provides service, information and direction to students, employees and visitors.
• Writes reports, analyzes workloads, and plans work schedules.
• Ensures conformance to policies and procedures by checking monitoring quality of subordinate performance.
• Keeps staff informed of changes in departmental policies and regulations and legal interpretation.
• Provides first line supervision.
• Monitors police officers and guards on assignments, reviewing, analyzing, evaluating, and correcting performance.
• Conducts formal and informal training for continual development of police officers.
• Confers with local law enforcement agencies on matters of mutual concern.
• Screens employment applications to determine eligibility.
• Performs office and administration tasks.
• Conducts surveillance, internal and background investigations.
• Executes court orders and serves warrants.
• Testifies in court and before Grand Juries.
• Conducts criminal investigations.
• Manages initial responses to critical incidents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.