Police Sergeant

High School diploma or GED
45 college credit hours from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Specified number of years of law enforcement experience required for intermediate certification as defined by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) certification system
Two years experience as a Police Officer in campus law enforcement at an institution of higher education
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) intermediate or advanced certification
State of Texas class ‘C’ vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
Must be in excellent physical health and stamina

Supervises assigned police officers and personnel
Evaluates, counsels and advises subordinates
Approves subordinate leave
Examines and approves reports and case files submitted by subordinates
May supervise a squad of security officers at special events
May function as a police sergeant in any sergeant’s position within the department
Disseminates administrative directives and policies and ensures implementation
Patrols campus and acts as a point of contact for other agencies
Investigates offenses and arrests offenders of State Criminal Law and Transportation Code violations
Prepares comprehensive reports
Provides professional skills to in-service seminars and training of subordinate officers
Manages crime scenes and evidence collection and processing
Attends meetings with other departments on and off campus
Performs administrative duties
May serve as a member of committees, recruit officer review and officer promotion boards
Testifies in Justice of the Peace Court as well as County and District Courts and student judicial hearings
Interacts with the public by speaking on various topics dealing with law enforcement and community policing

No preferred qualifications provided.