Police Officer - Denton - University of North Texas System

Title: Police Officer

Employee Classification: Police Officer

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-VP Finance & Admin

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Police Services

Department: UNT-Police Services-152500

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $62,000.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

Working with the UNT Police Department will be an experience you won’t get elsewhere. The UNT campus, including our police department, is a tight-knit and inclusive community that supports our diverse students, faculty, and staff. With nearly 47,000 students, UNT is the third largest university in Texas. Many of our officers are UNT graduates or students because we highly value education and training. That emphasis led our department to a rare dual accreditation, showing both our concern for our community and our dedication to professionalism.

Our 47 state-certified police officers enforce municipal and state laws and UNT policies while providing service to campus 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

The department has full law enforcement jurisdiction within the UNT campus, city of Denton, and any county where UNT maintains property. We proudly serve these areas, taking time to get to know our community and partnering with them to provide a safe environment for their learning and professional development.
After completing the application, applicants who are not certified peace officers must also complete the Police Department Application Supplement.
The Application Supplement and instructions on completion can be found at:
https://police.unt.edu/about/careers.html, search under the Hiring Process tab. This Application Supplement must be turned in to the department before your application will be reviewed.

Candidates who are certified peace officers should email Sgt. Scott Windham at scott.windham@unt.edu to let him know you have applied for the position and are currently certified .

Officers earn additional pay for their highest obtained TCOLE certificate. Basic $2,400 per year, Intermediate $4,800 per year, Advanced $7,200 per year, Master $9,600 per year

Position Overview

The Police Officer assigned to field services is responsible for patrolling the University campus. The officer is responsible for enforcement of criminal laws, ordinances, traffic laws, and the enforcement of University regulations which specifically pertain to the behavior and welfare of students, faculty, staff, and the general public. Work involves patrolling the campus area and surrounding jurisdiction by vehicle, bicycle, and foot, both day and night.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED equivalent. Must be at least 20.5 yrs of age at time of application, the State of TX requires licensed peace officers to be 21 at completion of the police academy. The State of TX requires all peace officers to be US citizens.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good moral character and ability to furnish acceptable character references.
• Understanding of and willingness to abide by the Police Officers Code of Ethics.
• Physical ability to perform Police Officer (Law Enforcement) duties.
• Ability and willingness to work long or irregular hours, on various and changing shifts, sometimes under severe emotional stress and inclement weather.
• Exercises good judgment and utilizes tact and courtesy when working with the public under frequently stressful conditions.
• Ability to react quickly and effectively under emergency (high stress) situations.
• Demonstrates professional demeanor and superior oral communication skills.
• Ability to formulate effective solutions to problem situations in accordance with statutes, regulations, and training.
• Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, criminal justice, sociology, computer science, or a related field.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:

• Demonstrates initiative and encourages service and process improvements. Ensures compliance with policies, statutes, safety guidelines and procedures. 
• Demonstrates and encourages honesty, fairness, and ethical conduct. Delivers responsive, courteous and accurate delivery of service. 
• Has an understanding of peak work periods and demonstrates responsibility by regular attendance. Does not allow personal problems to interfere with job responsibilities and accepts responsibility for actions. 
• Regularly engages with the community to develop and foster positive public/police relationships. Understands that just because you can do something legally doesn't mean its necessary (What you can do vs. what you should do). 
• Works as a member of a team placing team goals ahead of individual goals. Demonstrate professional demeanor in the workplace and uses interpersonal skills constructively to resolve conflicts. 
• Reflects reasoned judgment and common sense when identifying/resolving issues w/focus on optimal outcomes and uses appropriate discretion in resolving problems, performance issues, and complaints. 
• Quantity and quality of work activities are directed toward optimal resource utilization and outcome. 
• Provides high visibility patrol to the campus by vehicle, bike, and foot. Has an understanding of how to balance time during shift to achieve optimal results (i.e. doesn't focus on just one or two areas).
• Accurately generates appropriate paperwork required from position. Routinely inspects maintains any and all equipment issued to them

Work Schedule:

Shift work which can include nights, weekends and holidays.

Driving University Vehicle:

Yes

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.