Lieutenant, University Police
Purpose
Purpose:
To provide responsible administrative, supervisory, and enforcement skills in the commissioned law enforcement services of The University of Texas System. Responsible for coordinating the objectives of the administration of the Police Department and the law enforcement efforts within the areas under the UT system.
Essential Functions
Function 1:
Plans, organizes, assigns, and supervises departmental activities including the enforcement of criminal law, Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents, and the conduct of subordinates.
50% Time
Function 2:
Checks performance, appearance, and conduct of subordinates. Provides guidance and direction to staff on policies, procedures, and rules and regulations. Receives and relays directives, assignments, and special orders to subordinates.
20% Time
Function 3:
Prepares and reviews various reports and makes recommendations. Performs line inspections. Develops and administers training programs. Investigates circumstances surrounding violations of law and University regulations and policies. Conducts investigations, writes reports, and recommends appropriate actions.
10% Time
Function 4:
May be required to perform direct law enforcement activities, including preventing or suppressing crime and making arrests.
10% Time
Function 5:
Performs related duties as required. Confers with University administrators, faculty, staff and students; and other law enforcement, court and governmental officials on matters of mutual interest. Prepares work schedules and assigns overtime; approves the use of vacation leave.
5% Time
Function 6:
Makes evaluations and analysis concerning accomplishments of departmental goals and objectives. Observes and evaluates departmental operations for efficiency and effectiveness.
5% Time
Function 7:
% Time
Function 8:
% Time
Marginal/Incidental Functions
Marginal/Incidental Functions:
Other related functions as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
In accordance with the current levels of educational attainment for police officers of The University of Texas System as adopted by the Board of Regents. Have four years experience as member of a University of Texas System Police Department during which time no less than one year was served at the next lower rank. Possess Intermediate Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education and successfully pass an approved proficiency examination administered by the Director of Police, or his designee. Must be serving at next lower rank at the time proficiency examination is taken.
Preferred Qualifications:
Must hold a Peace Officer Commission, The University of Texas System and a valid Texas drivers license. Must have thorough knowledge of supervisory methods, personnel management and evaluation, planning and coordinating and interpersonal communication. Must successfully complete a minimum of six (6) month probationary period immediately following date of promotion. Failure to successfully complete such a period will result in reduction to the rank previously held. Must have the physical and mental capabilities to properly carry out his or her responsibilities and duties as a commissioned police officer of The University of Texas System Police. Specific job requirements or physical location of positions allocated to this classification render the position security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215 Texas Education Code.