Job Title

　　Police Officer I

　　Agency

　　Texas A&M University - Central Texas

　　Department

　　University Police

　　Proposed Minimum Salary

　　$18.75 hourly

　　Job Location

　　Killeen, Texas

　　Job Type

　　Staff

　　Job Description

　　The Police Officer, under general supervision, provides specialized professional law enforcement skills by giving service, information and aid to citizens as circumstances require, preventing crime, suppressing disturbances, investigating criminal offenses, and arresting offenders.

　　Responsibilities and Minimum Qualifications:

　　Patrols designated areas to prevent, discover, and deter the commission of crime, to enforce criminal law, to direct traffic, and to enforce motor vehicle operation and parking regulations.

　　Responds to calls and complaints involving fire, automobile accidents, disturbances, assaults, robberies, and other felonies and misdemeanors.

　　Interacts with the public on a day-to-day contact, provides assistance to other law enforcement, community departments, or local agencies.

　　Secures crime scenes, conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations, gathers evidence, obtains witness statements, apprehends suspects, makes arrests, and transports offenders.

　　Enforces criminal and traffic laws as well as University rules and regulations.

　　Takes the appropriate action necessary in accordance with rules, regulations, and policies, Federal, State, and local laws.

　　Education and Experience:

　　High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

　　One year of related experience.

　　Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

　　Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:

　　Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) basic certification. Must have a State of Texas class 'C' vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

　　All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

　　Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

　　Thank you for your interest in a career at Texas AM University - Central Texas !

　　We are a small campus located in Killeen, TX. Texas A&M University-Central Texas was established in 2009 is a member of The Texas A&M University System, one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation. A&M-Central Texas is an upper-level institution, fully aligned with regional community colleges and offering quality bachelor’s and master’s degrees with an emphasis on access and affordability.

　　The student population at A&M-Central Texas is diverse and growing, with more than 2,600 students currently enrolled. To accommodate both full and part-time students, classes are offered on the main campus in Killeen, at off-site locations like Fort Hood and the East Williamson County Higher Education Center in Hutto, as well as fully online. The University serves the Central Texas region with a growing range of academic programs that foster excellence and achievement. For more information about A&M-Central Texas, visit www.tamuct.edu .

　　Texas AM University - Central Texas is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to a recent survey by the Great Colleges to Work For program.

　　The results, released September 18, 2021 in a special insert of The Chronicle of Higher Education, are based on a survey of 196 colleges and universities. In all, 70 of the 196 institutions achieved “Great College to Work For” recognition for specific best practices and policies. Results are reported for small, medium, and large institutions, with A&M-Central Texas included among the small universities with 500 to 2,999 students.

　　Texas AM University - Central Texas won honors in two categories in 2021: Faculty & Staff Well-Being and Supervisor/ Department Chair Effectiveness.

　　A Great Place to Work (https://www.tamuct.edu/human-resources/a-great-college-to-work-for.html)

　　TAMUCT Mission, Vision, and Values

　　TAMUCT Homepage (https://www.tamuct.edu/index.html)

　　The Office of Human Resources

　　Benefits Summary (https://www.tamuct.edu/human-resources/benefits/index.html)

　　Insurance Premiums

　　Employee Assistance Program (https://www.tamuct.edu/human-resources/benefits/employee-assistance.html)

　　University Holidays

　　Employee Directory (https://www.tamuct.edu/directory/index.html)

　　In accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 and System Policy 08.01.01, Civil Rights Compliance (https://policies.tamus.edu/08-01-01.pdf) , Texas A&M University Central Texas does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities, including admission and employment .

　　Texas A&M University-Central Texas is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

　　If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (254) 519-8610.