Captain

University of Texas at Austin

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for coordinating the work of the police staff and administration of the Police Department and criminal enforcement program within the areas under the control and jurisdiction of The University of Texas System. To provide responsible administrative and supervisory enforcement skills in the commissioned law enforcement services of The University of Texas System.

Requirements

• Commissioned peace officer with a Master TCOLE license issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, including supervisory duties.
• Demonstrated knowledge of criminal law, traffic enforcement, and university regulations.
• Experience coordinating law enforcement operations and supervising police personnel.
• 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 or PPE.
• Proficiency in using standard office equipment and systems, including keyboarding and report systems.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years in an executive rank at or above the rank of Captain or Commander.
• Experience in managing policing in an educational environment.
• Investigative experience to include collaboration and coordination with State and Federal Law Enforcement.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• 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).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Experience working in a university or campus law enforcement environment.
• Familiarity with the University of Texas System policies and Board of Regents’ Rules and Regulations.
• Prior involvement in civil defense or emergency preparedness programs.
• Experience instructing or developing training programs for law enforcement personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating departmental performance and recommending improvements

Responsibilities

• Coordinate police staff and criminal enforcement programs.
• Supervise departmental activities including law enforcement and Board of Regents' regulations.
• Evaluate subordinates and correct performance issues.
• Prepare and review reports on traffic violations.
• Liaise with local enforcement and court officials.
• Assist in recruitment and training programs.
• Investigate violations of laws and university policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees