Police Lieutenant jobs in San Antonio, TX

Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 8108
Full/Part Time: Full Time

Org Marketing Statement
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Hispanic Serving University specializing in cyber, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic development. With more than 34,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. The university embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property-for Texas, the nation and the world. Learn more online, on UTSA Today or on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

UTSA, situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures for centuries, values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life. As an institution expressly founded to advance the education of Mexican Americans and other underserved communities, our university is committed to ending generations of discrimination and inequity. UTSA, a premier public research university, fosters academic excellence through a community of dialogue, discovery and innovation that embraces the uniqueness of each voice.

Posting End Date
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 08/06/2022. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Salary
Competitive and commensurate with qualifications, experience, and level into which the finalist is hired.

Hours per Week

• 40 hours weekly
• Employee will be working on any or all three shifts including weekends and holidays. Days off will be determined by the shift supervisor. Employee may be required to work rotating shifts based on experience.

Required Application Materials

• Resume required
• Cover letter preferred

Essential Functions
To provide service, information and aid to all citizens as circumstances require, prevent crime, suppress disturbances, investigate criminal offenses and arrest offenders.

Responsible for enforcement duties for the protection, safety and welfare of students, employees, visitors, and all property within the area under the control and jurisdiction of The University of Texas System. Exercises independent judgment within the limits prescribed by law, Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents, institutional rules and regulations and departmental policies and procedures. Serves as a Campus Security Authority as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).

Required Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Successful completion of a TCOLE approved Basic Peace Officer Course by date of hire.
• Must be currently enrolled in an academy or seeking TCOLE licensing for out of state applicants at time of application.
• Successful passing of TCOLE licensing exam by date of hire.
• Must hold or be able to obtain a Peace Officer Commission, issued by the Director of Police of the UT System Police.
• Valid drivers license not subject to suspension.
• Currently have or ability to obtain valid Texas drivers license by the first day of employment.
• Must be eligible to drive a University owned or leased motor vehicle.
• Must meet UTS157 prerequisites established by the Office of the Director of Police, the Board of Regents, and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
• Must have the physical and mental capabilities to properly carry out the responsibilities and duties as a commissioned police officer of The University of Texas System Police to include passing a physical agility test.
• Proficient with firearms, restraints, less lethal force weapons and techniques, and automobiles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some College
• Police- Similar experience at a college or university
• Experience with Microsoft Word

Working Conditions
Working Conditions:

• May be required to work either day or night on any one of three shifts with varying days off
• Work involves a high degree of hazard normally associated with law enforcement
• Exposure to outside weather conditions

This position will be primarily located:

On Campus: Primary work location will be on campus

Additional Information

• UTSA is a tobacco-free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants who are selected for interviews must be able to show proof that they are eligible and qualified to work in the United States by the time of hire.

EO/AA Statement
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.