Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations as required by TTPD Ops and/or Texas State Law
Patrol specific area on foot, on bike or in a police vehicle to observe and address violations of traffic law as required by TTPD Ops and/or Texas State Law
Investigate traffic accidents and other accidents to determine causes and to determine if a crime has been committed. Render aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries
Monitor, note, report and investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity as required by TTPD Ops Patrols and detects questionable patrol area. Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities and/or Texas State Law
Review facts or incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved and take appropriate actions as required by TTPD Ops and/or Texas State Law
Identify, pursue and arrest suspect and perpetrators of criminal acts
Operate various investigative instrument for gathering evidence, conduct basic investigations of all crimes against person or property, develop conclusive cases, properly store and submit evidence
Testify in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic and criminal cases
Photograph or draw diagrams of crime or accident scenes and interview principals and eyewitness
Control hostile and non-hostile crowds including but not limited to sporting events, demonstration, rallies, or scenes of various emergencies
Maintains proficiency in the use of police related equipment and weapons
Remains current with all licensure, certifications and mandatory compliances and trainings required of this position
Adhere to all policies, procedures and practices (Regents Rules, TTUS, HSECEP OPs, etc.)
Personally demonstrate, display and act in accordance with TTUHSC EP's Values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Serve as a Value's leader while actively promoting and encouraging staff across the institution
Perform all other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Fifteen semester college hours from an accredited college or university and one year experience as a Texas Tech Police Officer or two years experience as a commissioned Police Officer. Applicants must meet commissioning standards for Texas Peace Officers as mandated by the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education
Licensure/certification
Applicants must meet commissioning standards for Texas Peace Officers as mandated by the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement Officer
Preferred Qualifications
Possession of Texas driver's license
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local and state security operations for their protection, data, property, and institutions
Critical thinking and decision making.
Ability to react calmly in emergency situations
Ability to peak clearly and concisely and remain calm in emergency situations
Ability to make common sense decisions and use initiative in performance of duties
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunication systems
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
Required Attachments
Professional License or Certification, Resume / CV, Transcript
Job Type
Full Time
Pay Basis
Hourly
Minimum Hire Rate
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.
Travel Required
Up to 25%
Shift
Other
Schedule Details
24/7
Grant Funded?
No
Job Group
Police/Fire
Air Force Specialty Code
3P0X1, 31PX
Army Military Occupational Specialty Code
31B, 31A
Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code
5811, 5812, 5813, 5803
Navy Enlisted Classification Code
MA, 649X, 749X
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