Campus Police Officer

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

The Campus Police Officer is responsible for the enforcement of State and Local laws, University Rules and Regulations, and providing service to all community members (university and civilian). The Campus Police Officer reports to the Police Chief.

UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.

Judgement

Exercises independent judgment within the limits prescribed by law, institutional rules and regulations, departmental policies and procedures and those dictated by the Chief of Police.

Enforcement

Enforces the protection, safety, and welfare of students, faculty, employees, visitors, and all within the area under the control and jurisdiction of UIW.

Communication & Service

Consistently maintains an extremely courteous and professional attitude when dealing with all members of the UIW community and our visitors.

Patrol

• • Applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
  • Law enforcement techniques and procedures.
  • Use and care for all UIW equipment and in particular, law enforcement equipment.
  • The Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 (a.k.a.: Clery Act).

 

• Successfully pass TCOLE firearms qualification standards at time of contingent offer.
• Ability to successfully pass a physical and psychological evaluation (L2&L3), as required by TCOLE standards.
• Operate and maintain vehicles and equipment.
• Effectively read and write.
• Recognize dangerous/hazardous situations.
• Maintain mental capacity that allows the capability of exercising sound judgment and rational thinking under dangerous and stressful circumstances.
• Demonstrate intellectual capabilities during training and testing processes; to include evaluating various scenarios and developing appropriate options and/or alternatives.

• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Graduate from a TCOLE recognized police academy or approved equivalent.

Intermediate Peace Officer.
Bachelors Degree (Behavioral or Communication Science)

Must be available to work varying shifts, nights, and weekends.

• Effect an arrest, subduing resisting individuals, chase fleeing subjects, running, walking, crouching, or crawling.
• Move equipment, injured/impaired persons, and climb stairs/ladders.
• Perform life-saving and rescue procedures.
• Actively move about campus for extended periods of time in performance of duties.
• Maintain effective audio-visual and perception techniques needed for making observations and for communicating with others.

AS2012PO

1

Full Time

Staff (non-exempt)

09/01/2024

Chief Of Police

$60000.00 Annualized

08/07/2024

Yes

None.

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.