Top 28 Law enforcement officer Jobs in Houston Tx

Police Officer
Rice University —Houston, TX
- $34.95 an hour
- Overtime
- School experience
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
1d
Police Officer
University of Houston-Clear Lake —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- 3 years
Police Sergeant
Texas Medical Center —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- Background check
- Heavy lifting
- Hospital
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14h
Police Officer
City of Friendswood —Friendswood, TX
- $33.97 - $44.08 an hour
- Full-time
- Military
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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7d
Police Officer
University of Houston-Downtown —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
6d
Police Cadet (Non-Certified)
City of West University Place, TX —West University Place, TX
- $32.42 - $34.04 an hour
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Driver's License
- Outdoor work
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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13d
Police Officer
Houston Christian University —Houston, TX
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Ability to walk for extended periods
Police Officer
City of Deer Park, TX —Deer Park, TX
- $35.13 - $51.58 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Psychiatry
- Military
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
8d
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 (Certified)
City of West University Place, TX —West University Place, TX
- $35.74 - $40.22 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Driver's License
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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13d
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
Rice Engineering —Houston, TX
- $34.95 an hour
- Overtime
- School experience
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
1d
Police Lieutenant
City of Stafford —Stafford, TX
- From $103,336.80 a year
- Overtime
- Management
- 5 years
- Driver's License
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
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13h
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 Captain
University of Houston —Houston, TX
- Weekends as needed
- 7 years
- Pass drug screening
- Office
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
8d
Lateral Police Officer (2)
City of La Porte —La Porte, TX
- $35.57 - $42.65 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Pass drug screening
- Adults
Police Officer, UT Police Department
UTHealth Houston —Houston, TX
- Extended hours
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- University
- Health insurance
- Employee discount
Police Officer
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District —Cypress, TX
- $30.18 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
195-Day Campus Police Officer - School Year 2026-2027
Spring Branch ISD —Houston, TX
- Overtime
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Clean driving record
Police Sergeant
University of Houston —Houston, TX
- Overtime
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level

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Police Officer

Rice University -
Houston, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$34.95 an hour
1 day ago

Qualifications

Outdoor work experience
Employee relationship building
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Peace Officer Certification
Community relationship building
State-specific police officer certification

Full Job Description

Position Summary:

With minimal supervision from a police sergeant, a police officer with the Rice University Police Department is responsible for the protection of life and property on the campus and any properties under the care, custody, and control of the university. During patrol duty, the police officer will respond to emergencies, enforce motor vehicle and criminal laws, respond to requests for assistance, investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity. A police officer will interact frequently with members of the university community in order to meet their expectations and may be called upon to work with other organizations and persons, internal and external to the Rice University Police Department, to coordinate smooth and effective operations and events.

Special Instructions to Applicants: All interested applicants should attach a resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in a PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.

Workplace Requirements:

Must be able to work outdoors for prolonged hours during normal and adverse weather conditions

Working location: Police Annex Building, working hour expectations: weekend, nights, holidays, work schedules are set and there will be casual and/or mandatory overtime.

On campus position: This position is exclusively on-site, necessitating all duties to be performed in-person at [insert location and schedule]. Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change.

Essential On Campus: This role is classified as an Essential On-Campus Position, requiring on-site presence to effectively carry out its vital functions. During emergencies or crises, the employee is required to report to campus as directed to ensure continuity of critical operations and must remain accessible to leadership to fulfill responsibilities necessary for maintaining institutional functions.

Hiring Rate : $34.95/hour

*Non-Exempt (hourly) positions under FLSA are eligible for overtime.

Minimum Requirements:

HS Diploma or equivalent
Two or more (2+) years of related experience
- In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted
Permanent license as a Peace Officer from TCOLE or an out of state equivalent with the ability to qualify for TCOLE by date of employment
Valid Texas driver’s license (or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment) with no more than three moving violations within the past 36 months, and no convictions or deferred dispositions for Driving While Intoxicated or Driving Under the Influence within the past ten years

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to effectively operate various communications and data storage devices
Ability to work effectively under pressure and in highly stressful and dangerous situations
Good situational judgment
Knowledge and application of the university parking and traffic regulations and Texas penal and traffic laws

Preferences

Associate’s degree or higher
Prior law enforcement experience; it is highly desirable that the experience be in a school environment
A comprehensive understanding of university or higher education culture
Ability to develop positive and productive working relationships with students, faculty, and staff

Essential Functions

Provides for campus safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, respond to requests for assistance and promoting good community relations
Prepares reports that document incidents and activities
Monitors, notes, reports, and investigates suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area
Identifies, pursues, and arrests suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts
Participates in training activities including classroom, seminar, or field training
Performs all other duties as assigned

Rice University HR | Benefits: https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/benefits
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Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please get in touch with Rice University’s Human Resources Office via email at [email protected] for support.

If you have any additional questions, please email us at [email protected] . Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.

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