Patrol Lieutenant

Prairie View A&M University

Patrol Lieutenant

Job Title
Patrol Lieutenant

Agency
Prairie View A&M University

Department
University Police

Proposed Minimum Salary
$34.33 hourly

Job Location
Prairie View, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

The Police Lieutenant, under direction, supervises officers and police personal and enforces, prevents, and investigates violations of the law and University rules and regulations.

This position may pay more than the salary listed above depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Supervises a police sergeant and a shift of police/communication officers. Evaluates, counsels and advises subordinates. Approves subordinate leave.
• Reviews and approves reports and case files submitted by subordinates.
• Supervises a squad of security officers and/or parking officers.
• Assimilates and interprets administrative directives and policies and ensures implementation.
• Patrols campus and acts as a point of contact for other agencies.
• Provides professional skills to in-service seminars and training of subordinate officers.
• Investigates offenses and arrests offenders of State Criminal Law and Transportation Code violations.
• Prepares comprehensive reports.
• Manages crime scenes and evidence collection and processing. Attends meetings with other departments on and off campus.
• Serves as an appointed chairperson or member of committees, recruit officer review and officer promotion boards.
• Testifies in Justice of the Peace Court as well as County and District Courts and student judicial hearings.
• Interacts with the public by speaking on various topics dealing with law enforcement and community policing.
• Performs administrative duties and other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Twelve years of experience as a licensed Police Officer.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all segments of the campus population.
• Ability to function under adverse and stressful conditions.

Required Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:

• Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) advanced certification.
• Must have a State of Texas class 'C' vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Other Requirements:

• Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.
• Applicant must pass an entrance exam to be considered for employment.
• Applicant must successfully pass psychological evaluation, physical examination, and complete background investigation to include but not limited to driving history, criminal background, and credit history.

Job Posting Close Date:

• 10/17/2025
  

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either "Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter" on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume/CV" or Resume/Cover Letter" attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  

• Cover Letter
  

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or [email protected] should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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About Us
For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System. The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research and service.

PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston. For more information, visit Your career opportunities with a “University of the first class” begins here!

Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.