Sergeant, University Police

The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

The primary purpose of the Sergeant, University Police position is to provide supervisory and enforcement skills in the commissioned law enforcement services of the University of Texas System. Responsible for supervisiing police personnel engaged in law enforcement duties associated with the protection, safety and welfare of students, employees, visitors and property within the area under the control and jurisdiction of The University of Texas System. Exercises independent judgement within limits prescribed by law, Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents, instsitutional rules and regulations and Director of Police department policies and procedures.

Leadership and Administration Provides leadership to and management of assigned personnel through clear direction, communications, development opportunities, and ongoing feedback. Supervises and participates in the policing of the property of The University of Texas System. Provides service, information, and direction to students, employees, and visitors. Ensures conformance to policies and procedures by checking quality of subordinate's performance. Keeps staff informed of changes in departmental policies and regulations and legal interpretation. Monitors police officers and public safety guards on assignments, reviewing, evaluating, and correcting performance. Conducts formal and informal training for continual development of police officers. Performs office and administration tasks.

Leadership and Administration: Provides leadership to and management of assigned personnel through clear direction, communications, development opportunities and ongoing feedback. Supervises and participates in the policing of the property of The University of Texas System. Provides service, information and direction to students, employees and visitors. Ensures conformance to policies and procedures by checking quality of subordinate's performance. Keeps staff informed of changes in departmental policies and regulations and legal interpretation. Monitors Police Officers and Public Safety Officers on assignments, reviewing, evaluating and correcting performance. Conducts formal and informal training for continual development of Police Officers. Performs office and administrative tasks.

Enforcement Function: Preserves the peace by the 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 the control and jurisdiction of The University of Texas System. Arrests offenders with and without warrant where authorized by law. Investigates all criminal offesnses, to detect and arrest criminals and to recover lost or stolen property. Attempts to locate missing persons. Detects violations of the Transportation Code, makes violator contacts, and places violators in custody or issues citations or warnings. Investigates motor vehicle collisions. Enforces rules and regulations of The Board of Regents.

Additional Operations: Writes reports, analyzes workloads, and plans work schedules. Confers with law enforcement agencies on matters of mutual concern. Screens employment applications to determine eligibility. Conducts surveillance, internal and background investigations. Executes court orders and serves warrants. Testifies in court and before Grand Juries.

Required Education In accordance with current levels of education for commissioned police officers of the University of Texas System as adopted by the Board of Regents.

Required Experience: At the time the promotional examination is taken, applicant must have three years experience as a Commissioned Texas Peace Officer with the University of Texas System Police or two years experience as a Commissioned Texas Peace Officer with the University of Texas System Police and one year of experience as a commissioned officer in another full service law enforcement agency immediately preceding the date of examination.

All of the following: Commissioned/licensed peace officer for the State of Texas within 180 days of entry into job. Possess an intermediate certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education. Valid Class A, B or C Texas driver's license. Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information
  • Requisition ID: 166773
  • Employment Status: Full-Time
  • Employee Status: Regular
  • Work Week: Varied
  • Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 75,000
  • Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 94,000
  • Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 113,000
  • FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
  • Fund Type: Hard
  • Work Location: Onsite
  • Pivotal Position: No
  • Referral Bonus Available?: No
  • Relocation Assistance Available?: No
  • Science Jobs: No

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