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Police Corporal

 

 

Police Corporal

  • 515112
  • Denton, Texas, United States
  • Staff
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Title: Police Corporal

Employee Classification: Police Corporal

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-VP Finance & Admin

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Police Services

Department: UNT-Police Services-152500

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate With Experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
 
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
 
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
 

Department Summary

The UNT Police Department is looking for a Detective to join our Criminal Investigative Services team.

Working with the UNT Police Department will be an experience you won’t get elsewhere. The UNT campus, including our police department, is a tight-knit community that supports our students, faculty, and staff. With over 40,000 students, UNT is the third largest university in Texas. Many of our officers are UNT graduates or students because we highly value education and training. That emphasis led our department to a rare dual accreditation, showing both our concern for our community and our dedication to professionalism.

Our 48 state-certified police officers enforce municipal and state laws and UNT policies while providing service to campus 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
The department has full law enforcement jurisdiction within the UNT campus, city of Denton, and any county where UNT maintains property. We proudly serve these areas, taking time to get to know our community and partnering with them to provide a safe environment for their learning and professional development.

Position Overview

The Detective Corporal is assigned to the Criminal Investigative Services and is responsible for:

Obtaining and serving arrest and search warrants.
Testifying in court
Investigating narcotic activity
Recovering and returning stolen property to the rightful owner
Conducting forensic examination of crime scenes
Submitting evidence to the crime lab
Preparing and filing prosecution reports with the Denton County District Attorney's Office.
Collecting and submitting reports on crime statistics.
Maintaining records and processing public information requests
Assisting other law enforcement agencies in criminal investigations.

Minimum Qualifications

Must meet the minimum requirements for Police Officer classification and two years of related experience. 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

TCOLE Intermediate Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate

Preferred Qualifications

Associates Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field
TCOLE Intermediate Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate
TCOLE Instructor Proficiency Certificate
Three years of police investigative experience
Or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

 

Job Duties

  • Obtaining and serving arrest and search warrants. 
  • Recovering and returning stolen property to the rightful owner 
  • Submitting evidence to the crime lab 
  • Preparing and filing prosecution reports with the Denton County District Attorney's Office. 
  • Collecting and submitting reports on crime statistics. 
  • Maintaining records and processing public information requests 

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.
Lifting and moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.

Environmental Hazards

Elevated temperatures.
Low temperatures.
Noisy environments.
Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Work Schedule

8AM to 5PM Monday through Friday, On Call and Overtime are required

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. 

Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

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, 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. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration 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 a related investigation or proceeding.

 

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