Police Sergeant, UTPD
Regular, Full-time - MR09
Performs and provides direct field supervision, support, and backup of police and security officers in routine patrol, directed patrol, community policing, and special event activities. Reviews and assists officers as necessary on incident reports, accident reports and any other such reports prepared by officers on a daily basis. Insures accuracy of all information on reports including case number, report number and classification. Prepares routine and special reports as necessary. Submits reports to the appropriate supervisor for final review and approval. May train new police officers and evaluate as outlined in the Field Training Program.
Assess performance, appearance, and conduct of subordinates. Receives and relays directives, assignments, and special orders to subordinates. Develops and administers training programs. May be required to perform direct law enforcement activities, including preventing or suppressing crime and making arrests. 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.
Promotion Process:
Candidates should attach & submit a "Letter of Intent - Promotion" in Guardian Tracking and a completed online application to the UT Office of Human Resources. All letters and applications are due by June 11, 2021 at 0800 hrs. Upon receipt of an online application, the Office of Human Resources will forward qualified candidates to the Chief or his designee. The Sergeant Oral Review Committee may consist of personnel internal and external to the police department. The Oral Review Committee will forward recommendations to the command staff. The Chief of Police may conduct final interviews. The Chief of Police will select the applicant for promotion.
