Staff Sergeant

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Responsible for coordinating the objectives of the administration of the Police Department and the law enforcement efforts within the areas under the control and jurisdiction of The University of Texas System. Serves as a Campus Security Authority as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). Staff Sergeant will serve as a support and mentorship position for other supervisors and officers in the Patrol Command. This position may be asked to support the patrol command in coverage for vacant positions and serve as an on-duty patrol supervisor. There may be assigned tasks and special projects as designated by the Chief of Police.

To provide responsible administrative, supervisory, and enforcement skills in the commissioned law enforcement services of The University of Texas System.

• Plans, organizes, and supervises departmental activities including the enforcement of criminal law, Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents, and the conduct of staff, students, and visitors.
• Develops program guidelines, procedures, policies, and rules and regulations.
• Receives and relays directives, assignments, and special orders to subordinates.
• Provides guidance and direction to staff on policies, procedures, and rules and regulations. Evaluates subordinates' work.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations concerning departmental productivity and accomplishments of department's goals and objectives.
• Investigates circumstances surrounding violations of law and University regulations or policies.
• May be required to perform direct law enforcement activities, including preventing or suppressing crime and making arrests. Performs related duties as required.

Applicant must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education and possess a Master Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education. Must hold a Peace Officer Commission issued by The University of Texas System. Must possess a valid driver's license not subject to suspension and must be eligible to drive a university owned or leased motor vehicle. Must have thorough knowledge and ability to apply supervisory methods, personnel management, and evaluation, planning and coordinating and interpersonal communications. Effective written and oral communications skills. Must successfully complete a minimum six (6) month promotion review period immediately following date of promotion. Applicant must have a minimum of 5 years experience at the rank of Sergeant or above with extensive experience in supervision, management, and mentorship.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Experience in recruiting, investigations as a supervisor or investigator, background investigations, recruiting, internal affairs, police communications/dispatch, and experience in PIO. Prior attendance of a leadership school/course.

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three-year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

$95,145.70 + depending on qualifications

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished).
• Some severe weather work may be required.
• May work in extreme temperatures.
• May work around standard office conditions.
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard.
• Use of manual dexterity.
• Climbing of stairs.
• Climbing of ladders.
• Lifting and moving.

• May be required to work day or night hours on one of three shifts with varying days off and on holidays.
• Some severe weather work will be required.
• Work involves a degree of danger.

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one refence should be from a supervisor.
• Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.