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Employment Opportunities
Protect. Serve. Educate.
As part of the UPD team, you will help ensure a safe environment where all can learn and work together.
Join Our Team
The University Police Department strives to be the most professional it can possibly be. Any individual interested in employment opportunities with UPD must apply with the Human Resource Department at A&M-Commerce. Each applicant must pass a stringent interview process, a strict background check and must possess the highest ethical qualities.
What We Expect
Humanity
We respect life and liberty. We are sensitive and treat everyone with dignity and compassion.
Integrity
The principles of justice guide us. We employ the highest ethical standard. We demand accountability, consistency, fairness and honesty in the performance of our duties.
Professionalism
We take pride in our department. We are committed to excellence in our profession, and we maintain the highest standard of education in our field.
Courage
We maintain a mental and moral strength to resist opposition and fairness of mind. We always stand by our fellow officers in the face of danger or extreme difficulty.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience
Must currently hold a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) license. All system university police will be required to meet minimum licensing standard requirements as required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) § 217.1. and one of the following:
- College Credit
Minimum of twelve hours of college credit from an accredited college or university (must provide documentation of college credit with an official transcript).
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- Military Service
Minimum of one year of active duty in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. No equivalency will be granted unless the candidate was honorably discharged and has a DD Form 214 to document service and type of discharge. If the candidate is currently serving in the Reserves or Guard and a DD Form 214 is not available, appropriate documentation from the candidate's unit verifying active duty service will suffice.
What we Offer
Benefits
- Insurance benefits for employee and family
- TRS Retirement
- Vacation and Sick Leave
- Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee and Spouse Scholarship Program
- Hazardous Duty
Pay Steps
Years | ||||||||
Position | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Security Officer (Part-Time) | 15,660.00 | |||||||
Police Cadet | 48,000.00 | |||||||
Police Officer | 60,000.00 | 62,400.00 | 64,896.00 | 67,491.84 | 70,191.51 | |||
Patrol Sergeant / Criminal Investigator / Community Engagement | 72,299.17 | 75,919.14 | 78,955.90 | 82,114.14 | 85,398.71 | |||
Communications Officer | 40,000.00 | 41,600.00 | 43,264.00 | 44,994.56 | 46,794.34 | 48,666.12 | 50,612.76 | 52,637.27 |
Communications Officer Supervisor | 60,000.00 | 62,400.00 | 64,896.00 | 67,491.84 | 70,191.51 | 72,999.17 |
Connect with Us
- University Police Department
- 903.886.5868
- [email protected]
Comment or Compliment
The following contact has been established for any compliments, thanks or feedback you may have for an individual police department employee or the department in general.