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Job Description
Job
Title: Captain,
University Police
Code:
6318
Salary
Grade: 63
FLSA
Status: Exempt
Department/Division: University Police
Reports
To: Assistant Chief of
Police
Summary
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· Function: To provide supervisory skills to direct a police force at a component
institution of The University of Texas System. · Scope: Responsible for the selection, indoctrination,
training, and supervision of police personnel. |
Duties
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· Typical: 1.
Plans, organizes, and supervises departmental
activities including the enforcement of criminal law, rules and regulations
of the Board of Regents, the conduct of staff, students, and visitors;
preparing and reviewing various reports and making recommendations to the
Chief of the University Police; assists in recruitment programs; assisting
with managing and analysis of salary and budget; and conducts evaluations and
analyses of department objectives. 2.
Performs supervisory duties of subordinate
police personnel to include disseminating information to shift operations,
active investigations, and current criminal activity; checking performance,
appearance, and conduct; evaluating subordinates' work; coordinating training
needs; managing daily patrol operations; instructs in university police
training programs; and prepares, reviews, and writes performance evaluations
of personnel. 3.
Investigates circumstances surrounding
violations of law and University regulations or policies 4.
Performs other duties as assigned. · Periodic: 1. Confers with local law
enforcement, court and governmental officials on matters of mutual interest;
assists local police agencies in serving warrants on property within the
areas under the control and jurisdiction of The University of Texas System. |
Education
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Required |
Preferred |
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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 |
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Successful completion of an accredited law
enforcement academy or educational program. |
Other Requirements
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Required |
Preferred |
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Must hold a Peace Officer Commission with the |
N/A |
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Advanced TCLEOSE
Certification |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Valid Texas Driver’s
License |
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Criminal Background
Check (CBC). |
Experience
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Required |
Preferred |
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Three years of experience as a Commissioned Peace
Officer within the |
N/A |
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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
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Required |
Preferred |
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Must be proficient with the operation of all
equipment utilized by the University Police Department necessary to perform
assigned tasks. |
N/A |
Working Conditions
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Usual |
Special |
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May be required to work on any one of three shifts
with varying days off. |
N/A |
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Work involves a high degree of hazard normally associated with law
enforcement. |
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Exposure to outside weather conditions. |
Supervision
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Received |
Given |
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General supervision from the Chief and/or
Assistant Chief, University Police Department. |
Direct and indirect supervision to subordinate
University Police Department personnel. |
Accuracy
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Proficiency
in all phases of duties performed. |
Internal Control
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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
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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. |