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SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY

Police Officer I - 6 Positions to be Filled

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What they do

A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.

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•$71k Per Year Police Officer I

•6 Positions to be Filled

SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
Occupation:

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

Location:

Huntsville, TX

•77340

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Other, see job description Shift

Posted:

09/15/2025

Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Not Specified

Updated:

09/02/2026

Expires:

09/15/2026

Agency Job ID:

202500289S

Job #: 16917658

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Public Transit

Available Benefits Help for .

Department:
Public Safety Services Full Time Open until filled:
Yes Requisition:

202500289

S Educational and Experience Requirement:
Cadet/Police Officer I:

High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent. Sixty semester hours of college credit preferred. Completed basic police training as required by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE), or currently completingTCOLEcertification. Must successfully passFEMA100leb, 200b, 700a, and 800b. Must stay up-to-date with any continuing education, training, or recertification processes necessary to keep required license/certification valid.

Nature & Purpose of Position:

Performs regular patrols to prevent crime, suppress disturbances, arrest offenders, and give aid and information to all citizens as circumstances require for Sam Houston State University. Enforces all University, State and local laws.

Primary Responsibilities:

Patrols assigned areas of the campus either on foot or automobile or motor scooter. Advises, directs, and gives information to the general public. Responds to and handles emergency calls involving a wide variety of situations. Enforces state laws, and city or county ordinances where applicable. Makes arrests with and without warrants. Investigates complaints from students, faculty, staff, and makes preliminary investigations of crimes. Makes necessary reports and records. Safeguards property. Collects, preserves, and maintains chain of custody of evidence. Testifies in courts. Performs periodic inspections and reviews work quality and new techniques. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications:

Thorough knowledge of and skills in the use of firearms, radar equipment, criminal investigation equipment, photographic equipment, radio equipment, alarm systems, defensive devices, telephone switchboards, typewriter, and emergency motor vehicles. Proficiency in all phases of work performed. Exposure to outside weather conditions. May be required to work during night hours. Work involves a degree of hazard. Must have a pleasant, courteous disposition and express at all times the desire to render accurate and cheerful service. This position may be assigned to work at any Sam Houston State University campus, based on the current needs of the University. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.

Physical Address:

Human Resources Department 1831 University Ave, John W. Thomason Bldg. Suite 202 P.O. Box 2356 Huntsville, TX 77341-2356

SHSU Employment Office:

(936) 294-1070

Email:

Employment@SHSU.edu

Employment Portal:

shsu.peopleadmin.com