Police Officer

Job description

With minimal supervision from the Department leadership, a police officer is an essential University position responsible for enforcing laws (federal, state or local), University Traffic and Parking Regulations and violations of the code of conduct throughout the campus, as authorized by Texas Statutes. The police officer serves as an ambassador for the University serving the community in a joint effort, where University Police Department members, students, faculty, staff, visitors and neighbors of St. Mary's University strive to create a safe and secure environment for the entire higher education community. QUALIFICATIONS: - Conducts proactive patrol of all campus property by foot, bicycle, golf cart, and/or motor vehicle in order to deter crimes against persons and property. - Utilizes appropriate University, Local, State, Federal databases, for wants/warrants, criminal histories and other databases as authorized or required. - Detects violations of Federal, State, local laws and, University policies; Takes appropriate actions in accordance with those laws, the Texas code of Criminal Procedure, and department policies and procedures. - Enforces parking regulations and issue citat...