Top 17 Police sergeant Jobs in Houston, Tx

Police Sergeant
University of Houston-Downtown —Houston, TX
- $80,034 - $83,374 a year
- Overtime
- 7 years
- Microsoft Office
- High school diploma or GED
Police Sergeant
University of Houston —Houston, TX
- Overtime
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
Police Officer
Houston Christian University —Houston, TX
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Ability to walk for extended periods
Police Officer, UT Police Department
UTHealth Houston —Houston, TX
- Extended hours
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- University
- Health insurance
- Employee discount
UST Police Officer - Police Department
University of St. Thomas —Houston, TX
- Weekends as needed
- Heavy lifting
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Police Officer
University of Houston-Clear Lake —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- 3 years
POLICE OFFICER
CITY OF BELLAIRE —Bellaire, TX
- $34.65 - $46.78 an hour
- Full-time
- 21 years or older
- Cleaning
- Fingerprint clearance
Police Officer
Texas Medical Center —Houston, TX
- $33.92 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Driving
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Police Officer (Certified/Lateral)
City of Missouri City, TX —Missouri City, TX
- $72,961 - $84,612 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
195-Day Campus Police Officer - School Year 2026-2027
Spring Branch ISD —Houston, TX
- Overtime
- Bilingual
- Background check
- School experience
Police Officer
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District —Cypress, TX
- $30.18 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
Reserve Police Officer - Police Department - School Year 2026-2027
Spring Branch ISD —Houston, TX
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
Lateral Police Officer (3)
City of La Porte —La Porte, TX
- $35.57 - $42.65 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Pass drug screening
- Adults
Police Officer
City of Meadows Place —Meadows Place, TX
- From $70,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Police Officer
Alvin ISD —Alvin, TX
- $28 an hour
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
Police Officer - TCOLE Certified or Current Cadet
City of Webster Police Department —Webster, TX
- $36.46 - $41.25 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Police Service Officer I - Telecommunicator/Detention Officer (7 positions)
City of Pasadena, TX —Pasadena, TX
- From $23.90 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Serving
- 18 years or older
- Spanish
- Tuition reimbursement
- On-the-job training
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University of Houston-Downtown —Houston, TX
Must maintain a valid, current driver's license. Assists with patrol functions, conducting property checks, enforcing traffic laws, and answering calls for…
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University of Houston —Houston, TX
Requires A valid, active TCOLE (formerly TCLEOSE) license with up-to-date annual TCOLE training. A valid, active TCOLE (formerly TCLEOSE) license with up-to-…

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A successful candidate will have a clean criminal record, a valid Ohio driver's license, a high school diploma or GED, and a current OPOTA certification.
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Police Sergeant

University of Houston-Downtown -
Houston, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$80,034 - $83,374 a year

Qualifications

Company vehicle operation
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Peace Officer Certification
Basic firearms training
State-specific police officer certification

Full Job Description

Police Sergeant

496419

Full-Time

Police

Department: Police Salary: $80,034 - $83,374

Description:

Job Summary

The Police Sergeant performs a variety of duties to ensure that the university campus is a safe environment for faculty, staff, students, and visitors, including, but not limited to, scheduling, monitoring, inspecting, and coordinating the work activities of police officers.

Duties

Supervises patrol and security officers on duty; acts as the watch commander for a shift; mentors subordinates
Enforces state and federal laws and university policies; enforces traffic laws, conducts traffic stops, and issues citations and violations as appropriate; assists officers with queries as required
Reviews Police Reports and makes any necessary corrections
Assists with patrol functions, conducting property checks, enforcing traffic laws, and answering calls for service
Provides continuous training for police officers, security officers, and dispatchers as required by TCOLE, including maintaining appropriate records and files; locates required classes as necessary; maintains the UHD Police Training website and calendar
Revises and oversees the Field Training Program, ensuring that recruits are suitably trained
Recommends policy and procedure changes as necessary
Responds to emergency calls; assist students, faculty, and staff with questions and problems they may have
Acts as the incident commander for any major incidents until a superior officer arrives to take over the Incident Command Center
Attends meetings as required; completes all necessary paperwork, including, but not limited to, schedules, evaluations, timesheets, daily paperwork, and responding to emails

Marginal Duties

Performs all other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports:

Full Time Employees

Delegation of Work:

Regularly assigns work to subordinate(s)

Supervision Given:

Has primary responsibility for conducting performance evaluations and making recommendations for hiring and dismissing employees

Qualifications

Required Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Experience:

Minimum of seven (7) years of related job experience

License/Certification:

Must maintain a valid, current driver's license
Police officer certification is required
Advanced Peace Officer's Proficiency Certificate issued by TCOLE is required

Preferred Qualifications

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge:

Knowledge of the mission, vision, and core values of the UHD Police Department
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of modern law enforcement, traffic control, and patrol services
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
Knowledge of university policies; knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of police record keeping

Skills:

Good technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office; strong analytical and problem solving skills; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; strong leadership skills.

Abilities:

Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively, and to take the proper course of action
Ability to defuse situations when necessary; ability to prepare reports
Ability to conduct investigations; ability to assume peace officer responsibilities; ability to exercise discretion; ability to maintain composure in an emergency situation
Ability to adapt to changing technologies, practices, and situations
Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.

Work Location and Physical Demands

Primary Work Location:

This is a uniform position in an indoor and outdoor environment
All positions requiring peace officer certification should be prepared for full field duty at any time regardless of primary assignment
Personnel may be reassigned to field duty at any time either permanently or temporarily to assure appropriate field staffing levels Incumbent may be allowed routine office wear as required for performance of duty

Physical Demands:

Requires maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, or walking for prolonged periods of time, as well as for bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, jumping and climbing; adequate speech, hearing, visual acuity, and ability to distinguish color is required
May be required to carry, push, pull, drag, or hold medium to heavy weight objects of up to 100lbs. The use of fingers, both hands, both arms, and both legs is required; may be required to take offensive and/or defensive action during physical confrontations.
May be exposed to animal and human body fluids, hazards of emergency driving, hazards associated with traffic control and working in and near traffic, working in and near natural and man-made disasters, inclement weather conditions and extreme temperatures.
May be required to work in and around heavy vehicles and equipment. May be exposed to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, and gases when assisting in emergency calls.
Possible exposure to hazardous chemicals, high voltage and toxic materials, waste, and infectious diseases. May involve exposure to an emergency public safety environment, emergency and disaster situations, potentially hostile environments, and dangerous and/or hostile people.
Requires the ability to safely discharge a firearm. Requires the ability to safely operate motorized equipment and assigned vehicles. Requires frequent contact with the public.
Works irregular hours that include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Works overtime with short or no notice.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

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