Police Officer

About Rice:

Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.

Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice’s culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name — RICE — Responsibility, Integrity, Community and Excellence.

Position Summary

With minimal supervision from a police sergeant, a police officer with the Rice University Police Department is responsible for the protection of life and property on the campus and any properties under the care, custody, and control of the university. During patrol duty, the police officer will respond to emergencies, enforce motor vehicle and criminal laws, respond to requests for assistance, investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity. A police officer will interact frequently with members of the university community in order to meet their expectations and may be called upon to work with other organizations and persons, internal and external to the Rice University Police Department, to coordinate smooth and effective operations and events.

Workplace Requirements – Must be able to work outdoors for prolonged hours during normal and adverse weather conditions

Hiring Range: $31.93/hr

Minimum Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent


• No experience required


• Permanent license as a Peace Officer from TCOLE OR an out of state equivalent with the ability to qualify for TCOLE by date of employment


• Valid Texas driver’s license (or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment) with no more than three moving violations within the past 36 months, and no convictions or deferred dispositions for Driving While Intoxicated or Driving Under the Influence within the past ten years

Skills 

• Good verbal and written communication skills 


• Ability to effectively operate various communications and data storage devices


• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in highly stressful and dangerous situations 


• Good situational judgment


• Knowledge and application of the university parking and traffic regulations and Texas penal and traffic laws

Preferences

• Associate’s degree or higher


• Prior law enforcement experience; it is highly desirable that the experience be in a school environment


• A comprehensive understanding of university or higher education culture 


• Ability to develop positive and productive working relationships with students, faculty, and staff

Essential Functions

• Provides for campus safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, respond to requests for assistance and promoting good community relations 


• Prepares reports that document incidents and activities 


• Monitors, notes, reports, and investigates suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area 


• Identifies, pursues, and arrests suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts


• Participates in training activities including classroom, seminar, or field training


• Performs all other duties as assigned

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Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels, and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.