Police Officer

Lubbock

Police Officer

42633BR

Texas Tech Police Department

Position Description

Performs all aspects of police duties on the campus and other university property. Duties include but are not limited to, enforcing state laws and university rules and regulations. Position may also perform some related security functions. Work is performed under general supervision in accordance with established procedures and is evaluated on the effective implementation of University and state regulations and adherence to departmental guidelines.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral / Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock : Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

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 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.

Required Qualifications

Basic Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) license. Applicants must meet commissioning standards for Texas Peace Officers as mandated by the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.

This position is designated as involving access to critical infrastructure systems and / or research, as defined by Texas Executive Order GA-48. As such, candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive background check prior to employment. Employees are required to comply with all applicable state and federal regulations related to the protection of critical infrastructure. Ongoing employment is dependent upon maintaining eligibility for access and successfully passing periodic security and compliance reviews.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Job Family

Public Safety

Job Sub Family

Police & Security

Hourly Pay Range

$19.47 - $25.29 - $31.15

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.

Travel Required

None

Shift

Other

Schedule Details

10 hour shifts

Grant Funded?

No

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.