Sergeant
Company:
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Job Location:
Category:
Police and Public Safety
Type:
Full-Time
39715BR
Police Ode
Permian Basin
Position Description
Performs responsible supervisory and patrol work involving the security of University property or may be assigned specifically to detective investigative work. Usual duties involve the active supervision of the police personnel assigned to the Sergeant on a rotating shift. When specially assigned, a detective in this classification performs follow up investigations of crimes, presents crime prevention educational programs, and maintains contacts with other law enforcement, campus and community entities. Supervises varied security personnel.
Major/Essential Functions
Disseminates applicable new and revised policies and procedures to subordinates, and explains implications. Testify in court to present evidence or act as a witness in traffic and criminal cases.
Required Qualifications
Fifteen (15) semester college hours from an accredited college or university and: three (3) years experience as a Texas Tech Police Officer or five (5) 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Must have no less than one year of service as a corporal and be serving at that rank at the time of the promotional process. Have a satisfactory record of performance with an overall rating of a least meets expectations on the employee's most recent performance evaluation. Ability to react calmly in emergency situations. Ability to speak 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, and university operating policies. Skill in analytical, objective observance of situations, and quick decision-making. Knowledge of fleet Management practices.
Pay Basis: Hourly
Pay Grade Minimum
22.98
Pay Grade Maximum
55.15
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 website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.
Travel Required: Up to 25%
Schedule Details
Varies, based on needs of department
Does this position work in a research laboratory?: No
Air Force Specialty Code
3P0X1, 7S0X1, 31PX, 71SX
Army Military Occupational Specialty Code
31B, 31D, 311A, 31A,
Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code
5811, 5813, 5819, 5821, 5803, 5805
Navy Enlisted Classification Code
MA, 649X, 749X
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. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.
Police Ode
Permian Basin
Position Description
Performs responsible supervisory and patrol work involving the security of University property or may be assigned specifically to detective investigative work. Usual duties involve the active supervision of the police personnel assigned to the Sergeant on a rotating shift. When specially assigned, a detective in this classification performs follow up investigations of crimes, presents crime prevention educational programs, and maintains contacts with other law enforcement, campus and community entities. Supervises varied security personnel.
Major/Essential Functions
- Patrol specific area on foot, on bike or in a vehicle to observe and detect criminal or suspicious activity, potential hazards and to respond promptly to calls for assistance.
- Provide basic traffic enforcement to observe and address violations of traffic 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 in patrol area. Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
- Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved and take appropriate action.
- Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Operate various investigative instruments for gathering evidence, conduct basic investigations of all crimes against persons 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 eyewitnesses.
- Control hostile and non-hostile crowds including but not limited to sporting events, demonstrations, rallies, or scenes of various emergencies.
- Maintains proficiency in the use of police related equipment and weapons.
Disseminates applicable new and revised policies and procedures to subordinates, and explains implications. Testify in court to present evidence or act as a witness in traffic and criminal cases.
Required Qualifications
Fifteen (15) semester college hours from an accredited college or university and: three (3) years experience as a Texas Tech Police Officer or five (5) 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Must have no less than one year of service as a corporal and be serving at that rank at the time of the promotional process. Have a satisfactory record of performance with an overall rating of a least meets expectations on the employee's most recent performance evaluation. Ability to react calmly in emergency situations. Ability to speak 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, and university operating policies. Skill in analytical, objective observance of situations, and quick decision-making. Knowledge of fleet Management practices.
Pay Basis: Hourly
Pay Grade Minimum
22.98
Pay Grade Maximum
55.15
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 website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.
Travel Required: Up to 25%
Schedule Details
Varies, based on needs of department
Does this position work in a research laboratory?: No
Air Force Specialty Code
3P0X1, 7S0X1, 31PX, 71SX
Army Military Occupational Specialty Code
31B, 31D, 311A, 31A,
Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code
5811, 5813, 5819, 5821, 5803, 5805
Navy Enlisted Classification Code
MA, 649X, 749X
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. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.
