Interested applicants should visit our Employment Services Operations web site, access Employment Opportunities and complete an on-line application.

For all positions, an application, resume, and 3 letters of recommendations are required. Documents that cannot be attached via the electronic process must be mailed to: University of Houston-Downtown, Attention: Robert Jurica, One Main Street, Ste. N-118, Houston, TX 77002.

These are all benefits eligible positions however, there is a ninety (90) day waiting period for insurability.

These are security sensitive positions; complete background investigations are required.

In accordance with H.B. #558, Selective Service Registration may be required. Offer of employment contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility for employment in the United States.

The university hires only individuals authorized to work in the United States and does not observe hiring practices that will result in the displacement of qualified United States citizens or permanent residents.

The University of Houston-Downtown is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of its program and activities, as specified by all applicable laws and regulations. 

Job Title

Police Officer  

Responsible Hiring Manager

JURICA, ROBERT  

Proposed Salary

$39,063 

Job Description

Patrols assigned areas to protect life and property; prevents and detects crime; makes arrests; collects evidence; prepares reports; enforces local, state, federal laws and university parking regulations; conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations; performs building checks with extensive foot patrols indoors and outdoors; maintains surveillance and develops information on criminal suspects; controls traffic at congested sites; performs a wide variety of other law enforcement activities.  

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Be a citizen of the United States of America .
Be at least 21 years of age on the date of the application is made.

Be licensed as a peace officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) OR have your TCLEOSE license completed by September 30, 2008?

Be fingerprinted and be subject to a search of local, state, and national records and fingerprint files to disclose any criminal records.

Not have ever been convicted of a felony offense.

Not currently under indictment or awaiting trial for any criminal offense.

Not be on probation for a criminal offense.
Not ever convicted of any family violence offense.

Not prohibited by state or federal law from operating a motor vehicle.

Not prohibited by state or federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition.

Not ever have been convicted of, or placed on court ordered community supervision or probation for, any offense above the grade of Class B misdemeanor.

Not have been convicted of an offense of the grade of Class B misdemeanor within the last two years.

Not have been convicted in the military of an offense, the facts of which would have been a felony, a crime of moral turpitude, driving while intoxicated, driving while under the influence of drugs or a drug offense in civilian courts of the State of Texas.

Not have an excessive record of traffic convictions or collisions. Overall traffic record must be indicative of safe driving habits.

Not have made a false statement, whether written or oral, in connection with any portion of the hiring or appointment process.

Have a high school diploma or GED and some college is preferred.

Have never been fired or resigned in lieu of termination from another law enforcement agency.

Vision must not be over 20/200 uncorrected in either eye. Corrected vision must be at least 20/30 in both eyes.

Must have color vision without corrective lenses.

Must submit to and pass a polygraph exam.
No applicant will be accepted who currently uses illegal drugs. An illegal drug is any substance covered by the Texas Controlled Substance Act taken without a prescription.  

Remarks

Notes to Applicants

Salary: $39,063/year $18.78/hour

TRAINING/EDUCATION PAY: Intermediate Certificate, Associates Degree or 60 hours college=$100 per month; Advanced Certificate, Bachelors Degree or 120 hours college=$200 per month; Master Certificate or Masters Degree=$250

In addition, the University's Police Department offers tenure pay. After four (4) years of service, the employee receives a $2250 increase in pay; after eight (8) years of service, the employee receives a $1750 increase in pay; after twelve (12) years of service, the employee receives a $1750 increase in pay; after sixteen (16) years of service, the employee receives a $1250 increase in pay; and after twenty (20) years of service, the employee receives a $1250 increase in pay.

In addition, SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL PAY for evening and night shifts is available.

The University offers a competitive State of Texas benefits package. (There is a ninety (90) day waiting period for insurability).

(There is a ninety- (90) day waiting period for insurability)

All interested and qualified applicants should visit our website at http://jobs.uhd.edu and complete and online application. Only online applications will be considered.

A letter of application, resume, copies of all transcripts and three letters of reference are required.

Documents that cannot be attached must be mailed to: Robert Jurica, University of Houston-Downtown , One Main Street , Ste. N-118, Houston , Texas 77002 .

In accordance with H.B. #558 Selective Service Registration may also be required. Offer of employment contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility for employment in the United States .

The University of Houston-Downtown is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of its program and activities, as specified by all applicable laws and regulations.  

Expected Closing Date On or Before

Open Until Filled

Documents that must be attached with this posting

Resume
Cover Letter  

Documents which can be attached with this posting

Letter of Reference 1
Letter of Reference 2
Letter of Reference 3