The University of Texas at San Antonio

 

Job Description

 


Job Title:                      Assistant Chief of Police

Code:                           6306

Salary Grade:               64

FLSA Status:                Exempt

Department/Division:     Business Affairs/Police

Reports To:                  Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety

 


Summary

 

·  Function:   To provide the necessary management skills to assist in the direction of the police department staff of a component of The University of Texas System.

 

·  Scope:      Responsible for administrative and supervisory enforcement duties involving general and criminal laws of the State Board of Regents Rules and Regulations in order to provide for the protection, safety, and welfare of students, employees, and property.

 

Duties

 

·  Typical:

1.      Plans, organizes, and supervises police department activities including the enforcement of criminal law, and the conduct of staff, students, and visitors.

2.      Assist in developing and implementing department operation plans and objectives; development of policies and procedures of department resources; and campus emergencies or Emergency Preparedness exercises.

3.      Manage the investigations division to include crime prevention, police records and communication; and department parking and transportation programs.

4.      Prepare annual budget for investigations, parking and transportation divisions.

5.      Assume operational command of major crime scenes.

6.      Provide liaison with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.

7.      Develops and manages facility physical security.

8.      Performs other duties as assigned.

 

·  Periodic:

1.      Perform duties as Acting Chief of Police during his/her absence.

2.      Represent Chief of Police at various meetings and functions.

 

Education

 

Required

Preferred

High school graduation or GED AND (1) 60 semester college hours OR (2) 30 semester college hours and one year of continuous employment as a police guard, dispatcher, telecommunications operator, or parking controller by a component institution within The University of Texas System OR (3) 30 semester college hours and two years of active military service OR (4) 30 credit hours with two years experience as a law enforcement officer, correctional officer or jailer.

N/A

Successful completion of an accredited law enforcement academy or educational program.

 

Other Requirements

 

Required

Preferred

Must hold a Peace Officer Commission with The University of Texas System

TCLEOSE Instructor’s Certification.

Advanced TCLEOSE Certification

Must meet certain prerequisites established by the Office of the Director of Police, the Board of Regents, and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education concerning age requirements and physical, mental, and educational standards.

Must have the physical and mental capabilities to properly carry out his or her responsibilities and duties as a commissioned police officer of The University of Texas System Police.

Must successfully complete a minimum six (6) month probationary review period immediately following promotion.  Failure to successfully complete such a period will result in reduction to rank previously held.

Valid Texas State Driver’s license.

Criminal Background Check (CBC).

 

Experience

 

Required

Preferred

Seven years of experience as a Commissioned Peace Officer within the University of Texas System, including a minimum of one year of experience at the rank of Captain, or its equivalent.

N/A

Successfully pass an approved proficiency examination administered by the Director of Police, or his designee.  Must be serving at the next lower rank at the time proficiency examination is taken.

 

Equipment

 

Required

Preferred

Must be proficient with the operation of all equipment utilized by The University Police Department necessary to perform assigned tasks

NA

 

Working Conditions

 

Usual

Special

Work involves a high degree of hazard normally associated with law enforcement.

N/A

Exposure to outside weather conditions.

 

Supervision

 

Received

Given

General supervision from the Chief, University Police Department.

Direct and indirect supervision to subordinate University Police Department personnel.

 

Accuracy

 

Proficiency in all phases of duties performed.

 

Internal Control

 

Within the scope of position duties, responsible for seeing that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, reliable financial data is maintained, and applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures are complied with.

 

Security Sensitive

 

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification may render the position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of section 51.215 Texas Education Code.