The purpose of this position is to respond to citizen calls for service, provide a police presence in the community to encourage citizens to feel safe, conduct law enforcement activities and operations, and investigate crimes. This is accomplished by utilizing communications equipment, employing chemical and biological protective equipment, conducting police tactical movements, conducting security operations, conducting prisoner operations, conducting traffic operations, completing documentation, navigating streets, conducting investigations, and utilizing police equipment and weapons systems. Other duties include assisting with annual budget, assisting in special event planning, maintaining equipment, and responding to calls regarding animal control.
The City of University Park provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the City of University Park complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
New Hires may be eligible for the following based on qualifications:
Lateral Entry
Years of Certified Police Officer Exp.
Starting Pay
After 6 Months
>1 but < 3 years
$81,931.20
$86,008.00
>3 but < 6 years
$86,008.00
$90,313.60
>6 but < 10 years
$90,313.60
$94,889.60
10+ years
$94,889.60
$104,540.80
Additional Compensation:
Education Pay: $600-$1200 annually
Certification Pay: $600-$1800 annually
Police Expert Pay: $1800 annually
Shift Differential: $300- $600 annually depending on shift
Employee might be exposed to possibly dangerous criminals on a daily basis. Employee must work in extreme temperatures and may be exposed to chemicals and diseases. Sufficient physical ability to bend, run, lift and crawl into small spaces. Must be able to restrain suspects. May patrol in a patrol vehicle, bicycle or on foot.
Other Necessary Requirements
The City of University Park provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the City of University Park complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
