What are the responsibilities and job description for the Captain position at The University of Texas at Austin?
Job Posting Title:
Captain
University Police Department
All Applicants
40
Exempt
Immediately
Expected to Continue
UT MAIN CAMPUS
General Notes
Responsible for coordinating the work of the police staff and administration of the Police Department and criminal enforcement program within the areas under the control and jurisdiction of The University of Texas System.
Purpose
To provide responsible administrative and supervisory enforcement skills in the commissioned law enforcement services of The University of Texas System.
Responsibilities
Commissioned peace officer with a Master TCOLE license issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, including supervisory duties. Demonstrated knowledge of criminal law, traffic enforcement, and university regulations. Experience coordinating law enforcement operations and supervising police personnel. Strong written and verbal communication skills for report preparation and interagency coordination. Ability to work in all weather conditions and during nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency situations. Physical ability to perform duties including climbing stairs/ladders, lifting/moving objects, and wearing required uniforms or PPE. Proficiency in using standard office equipment and systems, including keyboarding and report systems. Must have a minimum of 2 years in an executive rank at or above the rank of Captain or Commander. Experience in managing policing in an educational environment. Investigative experience to include collaboration and coordination with State and Federal Law Enforcement.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a related field. Experience working in a university or campus law enforcement environment. Familiarity with the University of Texas System policies and Board of Regents’ Rules and Regulations. Prior involvement in civil defense or emergency preparedness programs. Experience instructing or developing training programs for law enforcement personnel. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Strong analytical skills for evaluating departmental performance and recommending improvements
Driving Required
This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three-year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).
Salary Range
$105,643 depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
Captain
University Police Department
All Applicants
40
Exempt
Immediately
Expected to Continue
UT MAIN CAMPUS
General Notes
Responsible for coordinating the work of the police staff and administration of the Police Department and criminal enforcement program within the areas under the control and jurisdiction of The University of Texas System.
Purpose
To provide responsible administrative and supervisory enforcement skills in the commissioned law enforcement services of The University of Texas System.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate police staff and criminal enforcement programs.
- Supervise departmental activities including law enforcement and Board of Regents' regulations.
- Evaluate subordinates and correct performance issues.
- Prepare and review reports on traffic violations.
- Liaise with local enforcement and court officials.
- Assist in recruitment and training programs.
- Investigate violations of laws and university policies.
Commissioned peace officer with a Master TCOLE license issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, including supervisory duties. Demonstrated knowledge of criminal law, traffic enforcement, and university regulations. Experience coordinating law enforcement operations and supervising police personnel. Strong written and verbal communication skills for report preparation and interagency coordination. Ability to work in all weather conditions and during nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency situations. Physical ability to perform duties including climbing stairs/ladders, lifting/moving objects, and wearing required uniforms or PPE. Proficiency in using standard office equipment and systems, including keyboarding and report systems. Must have a minimum of 2 years in an executive rank at or above the rank of Captain or Commander. Experience in managing policing in an educational environment. Investigative experience to include collaboration and coordination with State and Federal Law Enforcement.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a related field. Experience working in a university or campus law enforcement environment. Familiarity with the University of Texas System policies and Board of Regents’ Rules and Regulations. Prior involvement in civil defense or emergency preparedness programs. Experience instructing or developing training programs for law enforcement personnel. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Strong analytical skills for evaluating departmental performance and recommending improvements
Driving Required
This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three-year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).
Salary Range
$105,643 depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
- Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished).
- Some severe weather work may be required.
- May work in extreme temperatures.
- May work around standard office conditions.
- May work around electrical and mechanical hazards.
- Repetitive use of a keyboard.
- Use of manual dexterity.
- Climbing of stairs.
- Climbing of ladders.
- Lifting and moving.
- Shift work. Nights, weekends, holidays and some severe weather work will be required.
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
- E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
Salary : $105,643