• Job Description

  Req#: R_00040507

  Job Posting Title:

  Lieutenant, University Police

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  Hiring Department:

  University Police Department

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  Position Open To:

  All Applicants

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  Weekly Scheduled Hours:

  40

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  FLSA Status:

  Exempt

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  Earliest Start Date:

  Immediately

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  Position Duration:

  Expected to Continue

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  Location:

  AUSTIN, TX

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  Job Details:

  General Notes

  The University of Texas at Austin Police Department (UTPD) is an accredited state police agency, serving the UT community 24 hours a day. UTPD includes an investigative division, K-9 teams, bicycle patrol team and its own 911 Dispatch Center. For more information on UTPD, please visit: https://police.utexas.edu/

  Your skills will make a difference.

  You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

  • Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
  • Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
  • Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
  • Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
  • Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
  • Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
  • Tuition assistance
  • Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
  • Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
  • Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
  • For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards .

  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 at Austin Police Department. Serves as a Campus Security Authority as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).

  Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

  Purpose

  To provide responsible administrative, supervisory, and enforcement skills in the commissioned law enforcement services of The University of Texas at Austin Police Department.

  Responsibilities

  • 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, visitors, and subordinates.
  • Provides guidance and direction to staff on policies, procedures, and rules and regulations. Receives and relays directives, assignments, and special orders to subordinates.
  • Confers with University administrators, faculty, staff and students; and other law enforcement, court and governmental officials on matters of mutual interest.
  • Makes evaluations and analyses concerning accomplishments of departmental goals and objectives. Observes and evaluates departmental operations for efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Prepares and reviews various reports and makes recommendations.
  • Develops and administers training programs.
  • Checks performance, appearance, and conduct of subordinates.
  • Facilitates coordination between departmental units and outside agencies, campus partners, and community stakeholders.
  • May be required to perform direct law enforcement activities, including preventing or suppressing crime and making arrests. Performs related duties as required.

  Required Qualifications

  • Applicants must have accrued a minimum of 90 credit hours from an accredited institution of higher education.
  • They must possess an Intermediate License from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) or be eligible to obtain the same.
  • Minimum of 5 years of law enforcement experience having obtained at least the rank of Sergeant or similar role of comparable responsibility and authority.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of criminal law, traffic enforcement, and applicable statutes related to policing in a university setting.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for report preparation and interagency coordination.
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions and during nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency situations.
  • Physical ability to perform duties including climbing stairs/ladders, lifting/moving objects, and wearing required uniforms.
  • Must be proficient with the operation and safety procedures of all equipment utilized by the University of Texas at Austin Police Department necessary to perform assigned duties.
  • Satisfactory driving history.
  • Successful completion of intensive background investigation.

  Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or related field.
  • Advanced TCOLE license.
  • 10 years of law enforcement experience having obtained the rank of Lieutenant or similar role of comparable responsibility and authority.
  • Experience working in a university or campus law enforcement environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
  • Strong analytical skills for evaluating departmental performance and recommending improvements.
  • Successful completion of formalized training related to law enforcement supervision.
  • An ideological base in strategic thinking, promotion of innovation and drive to enhance departmental performance.
  • Good stewardship and improvement oriented leadership style.
  • Patrol, Investigations, Admin, Special Events and Dignitary Protection/Threat Mitigation are all areas that the ideal candidate would have experience in.

  Salary Range

  $ 104,000 + depending on qualifications

  Work Schedule

  • Shift work. Nights, weekends, holidays, and some severe weather work will be required.

  Working Conditions

  • May work around standard office conditions
  • Personal Protection Equipment usage is mandatory in all operating spaces that include hearing and eye protection, gloves, suitable attire and breathing devices may be required under certain conditions.
  • Exposure to electrical hazards.
  • Exposure to extreme temperatures and all weather conditions.

  Physical Tasks:

  • Use of a keyboard and personal computer
  • Fine manual dexterity
  • May be required to perform elevated work.
  • Occasional work from ladders and/or scaffolds.
  • May be required to lift up to 50lbs.
  • Often required to twist, grasp, push, pull and bend.

  Required Materials

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

  Important for 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 that ALL Required 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 questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above. May be required to work in confined and elevated spaces. Shifts may be extended- including nights, holidays, and weekends.

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  Employment Eligibility:

  Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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  Retirement Plan Eligibility:

  The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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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.

• About the company

  The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States. Founded in 1883, the university has grown from a single building, eight teachers, two departments and 221 students to a 350-acre main campus with 21,000 faculty and staff, 16 colleges and schools and more than 50,000 students.

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