Police Officer / Cadet

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number S06769P Position Title Police Officer / Cadet Department Police Department Location Arlington Position Status Full-time Work Schedule

Our University Police Agency operates 24/7 to include weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

• Police Officer:

• May be required to workday or night hours on one (1) of three (3) shifts with varying days off and on holidays. Work involves a degree of danger.

• Cadet, Academic setting:

• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.

Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience Pay Basis Monthly Job Summary

• Police Officer: To enforce the law, provide service, information, and aid to citizens as circumstances require, prevent crime, suppress disturbances, investigate criminal offenses, and arrest offenders.
• Cadet: To attend and satisfactorily complete a Basic Peace Officer Course, qualifying for commissioning as a peace officer of The University of Texas System Police.

Salary as commensurate:

• Cadet $62,000
• After successful completion of TCOLE basic peace officer course $63,000
• Police Officer I $65,000

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Police Officer: The officer is to perform law enforcement duties on the property under the control and jurisdiction of the University of Texas System.

• Preserve the peace by the use of all lawful means, interceding, when authorized by law, to prevent or suppress crime.
• Execute all lawful process.
• An officer is to arrest offenders with or without warrant when authorized by law.
• Investigate criminal offenses to detect and arrest criminals and recover stolen or lost property.
• Prepare various written reports narrating law enforcement and police activities.
• In addition, an officer must confer with local enforcement, criminal justice, and emergency response agencies on matters of mutual interest.

Cadet: Attends classes, maintains comprehensive notebooks, and completes homework assignments.

• Participates in the physical training program, firearms training, defensive tactics program and practical problems to demonstrate the following required abilities:

• Necessary strength and agility to subdue and restrain persons resisting arrest including the proper use of handcuffs and other restraining devices.

• Adequate hand, arm and upper body strength and ability to safely operate a handgun and/or should weapon with either hand and qualify with same on a prescribed course.

• Necessary agility and endurance to pursue violators on foot; ability to scale a reasonable barrier or obstruction while in foot pursuit of violators, to include running up and down flights of stairs.

• Ability to remove an injured or unconscious person of reasonable size from an area of danger.

• Ability to safely operate an automobile on a public street or highway without the use of any specialized equipment peculiar only to the operator while utilizing the police radio and emergency equipment such as siren and emergency lights.

• Actively participates in classroom discussions and groups projects and demonstrates the ability to apply knowledge gained in the Basic Police Officer Course.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess a current basic TCOLE License.
• Thirty (30) hours of college or more from an accredited college or university.
• Experience working in a higher education or equivalent environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Other Requirements

• Must be able to pass the required UT System physical fitness test.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Criminal history must not contain any felonies or misdemeanors above a class C within the last ten years (Does not include traffic violations).

Workplace and Eligibility Conditions

• Work involves a degree of danger.
• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.

Benefits Eligible Yes Benefits at UTA

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.

https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits

To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:

https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php

CBC Requirement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure, you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the Universitys compliance with this policy.

University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 Very High Research Activity institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.

UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the universitys strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the RISE 100 initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas. Learn more at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100.

This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 2 Open Until Filled Minimum Number of References Required 3 Maximum Number of References Accepted 3 Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

Requirement Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • What is the highest level of education attained?

• GED

• High School Diploma

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• PhD or equivalent

• • Mark the response that best describes your current status.

• I am 21 years of age or older.

• I am 18 years, younger than 21, and possess an associate degree or 60 semester hours of credit from an accredited college or university.

• I am 18 years, younger than 21, and received an honorable discharge from the armed forces of the United States after at least two years of active service.

• I am under the age of 18.

• • Are you a U.S citizen or permanent resident?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you possess a valid Texas Class C operator driver's license or any other states equivalent to driving a personal vehicle?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you prohibited by state of federal law from operating a motor vehicle?

• Yes

• No

• • Have you ever been convicted of an offense above the grade of a Class B misdemeanor or a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years?

• Yes

• No

• • Have you ever been on court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense above the grade of Class B misdemeanor or a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years from the date of the court order?

• Yes

• No

• • Have you been convicted or placed on community supervision in any court of an offense involving family violence as defined under Chapter 71, Texas Family Code?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you prohibited by state or federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition?

• Yes

• No

• • Please indicate whether you have completed any UTA Leadership Development programs.

• Aspiring Leaders Program

• MavsSupervisor Success Program

• MavsManager Foundations Program

• Leading People Credential (completion grants supervisory experience credit for internal entry-level supervisory roles)

• None of the above

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume or CV
• Cover/Interest Letter

Optional Documents