Police Officer

Posting Details

Posting Details
Posting Number
S06827P

Position Title
Police Officer

Functional Title

Department
University Police

Salary Range
$65,500 - DOQ

Pay Basis
Monthly

Position Status
Regular full-time

Location
Richardson

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Open Date
01/15/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Desired Start Date
03/01/2026

Job Summary
To enforce the law; 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, including primary jurisdiction in all counties where the UT System has a real property interest and secondary jurisdiction in all other Texas counties. Exercises independent judgment within the limits prescribed by law, Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents, institutional rules and regulations and Director of Police departmental policies and procedures. Other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience
High School diploma or GED, successful completion of a TCOLE (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement) approved Basic Peace Officer Course, and attainment of TCOLE certification. Proficient with all equipment utilized in the performance of assigned duties, to include but not limited to firearms, restraints, less lethal force weapons and techniques, automobiles, communications equipment, personal computers, investigative and surveillance equipment. Requires good physical condition and vision, the ability to hear and speak. Must be able to operate computer keyboard frequently; drive, walk, run, stoop, climb, crouch, push, jump-over, pull, carry, reach above head, hand-wrist and elbow motion, grasp and hold. Ability to lift/carry/lower, push and pull frequently 10-50 lbs and occasionally more than 50 lbs.

Preferred Education and Experience
Bi-lingual preferred

Other Qualifications
To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform law enforcement duties on the property under the control and jurisdiction of the University of Texas System. Preserve the peace by the use of all lawful means, interceding when authorized by law to prevent or suppress crime. Execute all lawful processes. Arrest offenders with and without a warrant when authorized by law. Investigate criminal offenses to detect and arrest criminals, and recover stolen or lost property. Attempt to locate missing persons. Enforce traffic law by detecting violations, making violator contacts, placing violators in custody or issuing citations or warnings. Investigate motor vehicle collisions. Prepare various written reports narrating law enforcement and police activities. Give testimony in the criminal courts of this state and the United States. Confer with prosecuting attorneys, preserve evidence, and maintain confidential information. Confer with local law enforcement, criminal justice, and emergency response agencies on matters of mutual interest.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Must be able to perform extensive standing, driving, walking, and climbing; to lift up to 50lbs. regularly. Must be able to push/pull, stoop, kneel, grasping, talking, hearing, eye/hand/foot coordination.

Physical Activities

Working Conditions

Additional Information

* MUST BE TCOLE CERTIFIED *
Qualified applicants will need to complete a physical agility course. As candidates are accepted, test information will be sent via e-mail. A valid form of identification must be presented on testing day.

This position also requires an extensive criminal background check that can take several weeks to complete. Additional information regarding the University of Texas at Dallas Police Department can be viewed at www.police.utdallas.edu.

Remote work will not be available for this position

What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:

• Competitive Salary
• Tuition Benefits
• Internal Training
• BCBS PPO Medical insurance - 100% paid for full-time employees
• PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan - PPO plans include ortho benefits
• Vision Insurance
• Long and short-term disability
• TRS Retirement Plan - defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement
• Voluntary Retirement Plan Options - additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans
• Dental/Vision/AD&D
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Winter Break
• Fertility Benefits

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program. Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.

If you are looking for a rewarding career opportunity with great benefits? Look no further! Join our team!

Special Instructions Summary
Once the employment application is received, candidates will receive a Physical Agility Assumption of Risk Waiver via email. This form MUST be submitted at the time of testing or the applicant will be disqualified. This form will be sent to the e-mail noted on the application. On the test day, candidates must bring a valid form of identification. Candidates are encouraged to wear work-out clothing.

Physical Agility Test location and information will be sent to the email address noted on the application.

PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST:
Weight Lift: This event is designed to duplicate a variety of obstacles that may be encountered that would require lifting and carrying objects. The applicant, wearing a Sam Browne, holster, and inert pistol must lift a full-size spare tire from the trunk of a police car, carry the spare around the car and place it back in the trunk of the car (tire cannot be rolled or rested on the ground). This event is not timed.

Stair Climb: This event is designed to simulate pursuit or running up and down stairs, such as in a building or stadium. The applicant will run up and down two conventional flights of stairs one time, or run up and down 40 stadium steps one time. Timed event: 39 seconds maximum.

Obstacle Course/Street Chase and Body Drag: This event is designed to duplicate a variety of obstacles that may be encountered during a pursuit or when reaching a person in danger. It is coupled with an event simulating a foot pursuit or distance running and removing an unconscious person from a place of danger or an uncooperative prisoner to a desired location. Timed event: 60 seconds total.

Obstacle Course

• Low hurdle - 2 foot wall
• Solid Wall - 4 foot simulating a small fence or loading dock
• Serpentine - simulating running through a crowd, around fixed objects, etc.
• Broad Jump - 5 foot, simulating jumping across a ditch, etc.
• Street chase and body drag
• Foot chase - run 75 yards on a designated path
• Body drag - drag 168 pound dummy 10 yards

Important Message
1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.