Police Officer

Police Officer

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are : Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Thank you for your interest in the Texas A&M University Police Department (UPD). We strive to educate and train our personnel to develop well-rounded individuals to represent the department in a professional manner, while providing the highest quality service to the community we serve. The Bryan, College Station and Texas A&M University community is a great place to live and work. We offer a meaningful and rewarding career to all of our employees, while providing education and wellness incentives, along with a generous retirement and benefit package.

Our Police Officers are responsible for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations. This position follows a career path leading to specialization in Police Patrol and the opportunity to promote with in the department. If this job description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

We have multiple openings, so please include your work history with brief details by attaching a resume or completing the application. Our department will reach out to you to discuss experience. Position level will be determined after the selection process is complete based on experience and position availability.

For each officer level :

• You must be Certified as a Police Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
• You may be required to work weekends, holidays and hours other than Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.
• Must have a State of Texas class 'C' vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment

All applicants must take an Entrance Exam.

TESTING DATES : Oct. 25th, Nov. 1st, and Nov. 8th

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience :

Preferred Education and Experience :

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Other Requirements :

Responsibilities :

Notification to Applicants : The elements of the selection process : online application, Personal History Statement, initial interview, written exam, records check, background investigation, polygraph exam, oral interview, Chief's panel, medical exam, drug screen, psychological exam, fingerprint check, and final selection. The expected duration of the selection process is 90-120 days. Applicants not selected for hire may re-apply for the next available posted position. Qualified applicants will be emailed further instructions and a Personal History Statement to complete prior to testing. Applicants will be notified of the testing date once this posting is closed and a testing date is scheduled. If you have any questions, please contact Lieutenant Mark Hartman, mark-e-hartman@tamu.edu, 9794581458.

Why Texas A&M University?

Instructions to Applicants : Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and / or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity / Veterans / Disability Employer.