Job Description

Department:  Police

Salary:  Commensurate with Experience/Education

Requires a high school diploma or GED.

Requires a minimum of three (3) years directly job related experience

Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License.

Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. as might normally be acquired through attainment of a high school diploma or GED.

Daily computer use required; must be proficient with using Microsoft Office suite.

Must pass a Criminal History Check and valid TX Driver’s License check prior to an interview.

Must pass Background Investigation prior to employment.

Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.

UHPD requires all applicants to complete the criminal history fields on application. Applicants with incomplete criminal history fields will not be considered for a position.

Required information includes:

•DOB

•Driver’s license

•Last 4 digits of SSN

Additional Posting Information

Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply and will receive preference in employment over other applicants for the same position who do not have a greater qualification.

Military experience will only be considered if Military Police or Security related responsibilities in your job functions. (Please attach a copy of your DD 214.)

Salary will be based on years of experience.

We offer exceptional benefits:

•Paid Time Off (accrual increases with your service years)

•Sick leave accrual

•Comprehensive free medical coverage for employees

(premiums apply for family members)

•Great optional benefits to enhance your medical coverage

•Many on-campus / off-campus employee perks

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. While performing this job the staff member shall:

Environmental:

The employee maybe exposed to inclement weather conditions, extensive public contact with student, faculty and staff.

Employees are required to work various assigned shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends and may be required to remain at their post for an additional shift. All staff are “essential personnel” and are required to report to work during inclement weather.

Physical:

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability to work in a law enforcement setting and an office setting; restrain or subdue individuals; walk, stand, sit, or run for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; occasionally climb and balance; ability to operate and use specialized law enforcement tools and equipment. 

About University of Houston

Founded in 1927, the University of Houston is the leading public research university in the vibrant international city of Houston. Each year, we educate more than 40,750 students in more than 300 undergraduate and graduate academic programs, on campus and online. UH awards more than 8,000 degrees annually, with more than 200,000 alumni. UH is a Carnegie-designated Tier One public research university.

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