University Police Department - Sergeant

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

University Police Department - Sergeant
Posting Number: 2025226
Location: San Marcos
Department: Patrol Operations
Recruitment Type: Open to All
Job Type: Full-Time
Monthly Salary: $5,850.00
Job Category: Non-Exempt

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Intermediate or above Peace Officer’s Proficiency Certificate issued by TCOLE or out of state equivalent is required.
• Experience in supervising Peace Officers to include report and citation review and approval, security systems management, fleet management, personnel matters.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of modern law enforcement, traffic control, and patrol services.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 60 College Credit Hours / Associates Degree.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• TCOLE Master Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate.
• Previous work experience in higher education policing or equivalent police agency.
• Special Skills (FTO, Bike, TCOLE Instructor, etc.).

Job Description:
Responsible for protecting life and property, preventing crime, apprehending offenders of the law while providing a safe environment and serving the public.

Job Duties:

• Supervises patrol and public safety officers on duty; acts as the watch commander for a shift; mentors subordinates
• Enforces state and federal laws and university policies; enforces traffic laws, conducts traffic stops, and issues citations and violations as appropriate; assists officers with queries as required
• Reviews Police Reports and makes any necessary corrections
• Assists with patrol functions, conducting property checks, enforcing traffic laws, and answering calls for service
• Provides continuous training for police officers, public safety officers, and dispatchers as required by TCOLE, including maintaining appropriate records and files; locates required classes as necessary
• Revises and oversees the Field Training Program, ensuring that recruits are suitably trained
• Recommends policy and procedure changes as necessary
• Responds to emergency calls; assist students, faculty, and staff with questions and problems they may have
• Acts as the incident commander for any major incidents until a superior officer arrives to take over the Incident Command Center
• Attends meetings as required; completes all necessary paperwork, including, but not limited to, schedules, evaluations, timesheets, daily paperwork, and responding to emails
• Conducts shift briefings
• Actively supports the University Police Department outreach and engagement strategic plan
• Review and support department policy

Additional Information to Applicants:

• This position requires driving University vehicles.
• This position requires pre-employment Physical Skills Assessment.
• This position requires pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Job Open Date: 01/07/2025
Job Close Date: 01/19/2025
Open Until Filled: No
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.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/50789

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/50789 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:
Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. 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 pecan 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 outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

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 professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• 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.






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