Police Officer II

Department Summary The UNT Dallas Police Department is committed to ensuring the safety and security of our campus community. We believe in fostering a transparent, informative, and engaged relationship with students, faculty, and staff through effective communication and outreach initiatives. Position Overview The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for the position of Police Officer II. This position performs all duties normally associated with employment as licensed police officer, including preventive patrol, arrest, search seizure, traffic enforcement, crash investigation, public safety and service, investigation of criminal incidents, and maintaining public order on the university campus and surrounding area. Work involves patrolling day and night all campus areas, buildings and parking lots. The UNT Dallas Police Department is responsible for providing law enforcement and security services for the University of North Texas at Dallas Main Campus and The College of Law. Police Officers must exercise good judgment and discretion in dealing with violators of laws and University regulations. Police Officers may be required to work special assignments, special events or be on call. Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to: Conducts regular patrols inside and outside of buildings, parking lots, and around the campus grounds to watch for criminal activity, unsecured buildings, fires, and any other unusual conditions or irregularities. Investigates reports of criminal behavior and university regulations. Arrests violators and files appropriate charges where and when such action is appropriate. Issues citations for parking and traffic violations. conducts traffic accident investigations. Prepare written and oral reports on completed investigative activities and calls. Testifies in criminal/civil court, administrative hearings, and other required venues. Enforces traffic laws and directs traffic upon area public streets. Protects lives and property. Perform other duties as directed by the Chief of Police or police supervisory personnel. Observes safety and security measures appropriate to work performed and work supervised. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma/GED equivalent. Must be at least 20.5 years of age at time of application. The State of Texas requires all peace officers to be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident of the United States. If a legal permanent resident, the applicant must be an honorably discharged veteran of the armed forces of the United States with at least two years of service before discharge and presents evidence satisfactory to the commission that the person has applied for United States citizenship. Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Be of good moral character and able to furnish acceptable character references. Understand and willing to abide by the Police Officers Code of Ethics. Physically able to perform police officer (Law Enforcement) duties. Possess valid Texas Driver’s License or obtain within thirty (30) days of employment. Able to work long or irregular hours, on various and changing shifts, sometimes under severe emotional stress and inclement weather. Exercise good judgment and utilize tact and courtesy when working with the public under frequently stressful conditions. Able to react quickly and effectively under emergency (high stress) situations. Demonstrate professional demeanor and excellent oral communication skills. Ability to formulate solutions to problems in accordance with statutes, regulations, and training. Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed. Lateral entry incumbents must be either currently employed as a police officer in Texas or other state or federal jurisdiction acceptable to the university or have less than a twelve (12) month break in service. Ability to operate computer with a general understanding of application software and an understanding of the Internet. Microsoft applications. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Preferred Qualifications The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: Bachelors Degree in business, criminal justice, sociology, computer science or related field. Bilingual English/Spanish. Required License/Registration/Certifications Active peace officer license from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Reserve officer status does not count as active law enforcement experience. Intermediate Police Officer License; meet all minimum requirements UNT Dallas Police Officer classification description; work performance which meets or exceeds acceptable performance standards based upon current and prior year performance evaluations; and possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities. Job Duties Testifies in criminal/civil court, administrative hearings and other required venues. Enforces traffic laws and directs traffic upon area public streets. Protects lives and property. Performs other duties as directed by the Chief of Police or police supervisory personnel. Observes safety and security measures appropriate to work performed and work supervised. Conducts regular patrols inside and outside of buildings, parking lots, and around the campus grounds to watch for criminal activity, unsecured buildings, fires, and any other unusual conditions or irregularities. Investigates reports of criminal behavior and university regulations. Arrests violators and files appropriate charges where and when such action is appropriate. Issues citations for parking and traffic violations. Conducts traffic accident investigations. Prepares written and oral reports on completed investigative activities and calls. Physical Requirements Communicating with others to exchange information. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like. Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds. Lifting and Moving objects up to 50 pounds. Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another. Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces. Operating machinery and/or power tools. Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment. Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. Environmental Hazards Elevated temperatures. Exposure to fumes or airborne particles. Exposure to moving mechanical parts or vibration. Low temperatures. Noisy environments. Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. Small and/or enclosed spaces. Work Schedule Rotating; various shifts including weekends Driving University Vehicle Yes Security Sensitive This is a Security Sensitive Position. Special Instructions Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Benefits For information regarding our Benefits, click here. 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