About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The UNT Dallas Police Department is committed to ensuring the safety and security of our campus community. We believe in fostering a transparent, informative, and engaged relationship with students, faculty, and staff through effective communication and outreach initiatives. 

Position Overview

The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for the position of Police Lieutenant. This position is responsible for supervisory police work involving the protection and safeguarding of human lives and property, including supervisory oversight of a broad departmentwide operational area: patrol, investigations, administration, support services, parking, traffic, or planning. Duties include assisting with developing and implementing department operational goals, plans, and directives and may include performing some duties similar to subordinates during the course of a scheduled workday. Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: Plans and directs daily activities, trains, counsels, monitors and evaluates subordinates within assigned component. Monitors employee safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed. Provides supervision at university events and activities. Supervises, schedules, and monitors employee training and compliance with department and university requirements. Maintains effective working relationships with the University community and external agencies. Communicates department policies and procedures to subordinates within assigned work group. Assists Captain in developing operational goals, plans, and directives. Serves on committees, task forces, and planning groups as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree and three (3) years of commissioned police officer experience, including supervisory roles, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training. Must have a Texas peace officer license or ability to obtain within six (6) months. Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough working knowledge of Texas Code of Criminal and Civil Procedure. Thorough working knowledge of law enforcement and security operations. Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse community. Excellent general management and administrative skills. Knowledge of personnel management, recruitment, training, retention and maintaining a diverse workforce. Ability to plan and supervise work activities of police and security personnel. Ability to support the function and goals of a campus law enforcement agency. Ability to use computer devices and programs and other modern law enforcement technologies and tools. Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed. Ability and demonstrated experience in fostering positive employee and campus community relations

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. One year with UNT Dallas Police Department; another higher education police department; or equivalent police agency. Advanced Licensure as a Police Officer from TCOLE. Previous Command Experience Experience with Clery compliance Basic Police Instructor License from TCOLE. Specialized experience, licenses or certifications in investigations, training, accreditation, administration or other applicable areas related to areas of assignment. Exercise good judgment and to utilize tact and courtesy when working with the public under frequently stressful conditions. Able to react quickly and effectively under emergency (high stress) situations. Demonstrate professional demeanor and excellent oral communication skills. Ability to formulate effective solutions to problem situations in accordance with statutes, regulations, and training. Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed. Lateral entry incumbents must be either currently employed as a police officer in Texas. 

Required License/Registration/Certifications

TCOLE Licensure

Job Duties

• Plans and directs daily activities, trains, counsels, monitors and evaluates subordinates within assigned component. Monitors employee safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.
• Provides supervision at university events and activities.
• Supervises, schedules, and monitors employee training and compliance with department and university requirements. 
• Maintains effective working relationships with the University community and external agencies.
• Communicates department policies and procedures to subordinates within assigned work group.
• Assists the Chief of Police in developing operational goals, plans, and directives.
• Serves on committees, task forces, and planning groups as assigned.
• Serves as Clery Compliance Officer.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 50 pounds.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
• Operating machinery and/or power tools.
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

• Elevated temperatures.
  
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Low temperatures.
• Noisy environments.
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Small and/or enclosed spaces.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday

Driving University Vehicle

Yes

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. All applicants are required to submit a cover letter, resume, and letter of interest as part of the application process. Applications that do not include all required documents will not move forward int he review process.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.