Police Patrol Officer jobs in El Paso, TX

High school graduate or equivalent. Must have met requirements of basic peace officer certification as required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education. Good interpersonal skills and report writing ability. Valid driver’s license with driving record acceptable to the University must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Thirty or more semester college hours. Understanding of school-based environment; one to two years law enforcement related experience. One to two years law enforcement related experience.

A responsible position involving the safeguarding of human lives and property. Involves the regular patrolling of the campus and requires mature judgment under conditions of stress. Must be emotionally stable; honest; capable of functioning intelligently in a variety of situations; be able to communicate and act effectively; endure physical and verbal abuse and exhibit a balanced perspective.

Shall patrol all University owned property; prevent criminal acts and civil disturbances; to arrest and/or refer to appropriate University officials those engaged in such activities; patrol assigned areas of the campus both on foot and in an automobile; advise, direct and give information to the general public; respond to and handle emergency calls involving a wide variety of situations; enforce State and Federal laws where applicable as well as published University Regulations; make arrests with and without warrants; conduct searches and seizures after establishing probable cause or obtaining proper warrants from a magistrate; investigate complaints from students, faculty, and staff and make preliminary investigations of crimes; conduct preliminary initial interrogation and interviews of victims, witnesses and suspects; make necessary reports and records in writing; initiate preliminary investigation of all criminal acts within the jurisdiction of the University; report all matters observed regarding safety and welfare of those on State property; safeguard property; collect, preserve, and maintain chains of custody of evidence; testify in courts; regulate and control traffic; investigate all traffic accidents, to include preparation of reports; enforce violations of moving and parking regulations and provide University services on a call basis; cooperate with other police units and agencies; operate and maintain departmental and personal equipment; perform miscellaneous duties and services as requested or assigned by superior officers.

This position may expect irregular working hours and days off; may be required to work during night hours, weekends, and rotating shifts; exposure to inclement and extreme weather conditions. Involves a degree of hazards and various other physical difficulties including stairs; steep inclines and livestock; position is Security Sensitive.