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Security and University Police Career Ladder

This career ladder is only used by University Police Department (UPD). Please consult with the Classification and Compensation Office at (979) 845-4170 for questions about this career ladder.

Security

Title  Minimum Qualifications Minimum Hiring Rate Approval Process
Security Officer in Training Day P5 / Night  High school graduation or any equivalent combination of education and experience. No experience required* 

Days - $15.29   

Nights - $16.05 

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Security Officer Day P6 / Night  High school graduation or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Six months related experience or six months as Security Officer in Training with demonstrated proficiency in all phases of duties performed* 

Days - $16.68  

Nights - $17.51 

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Advanced Security Officer Day / Night  High school graduation or any equivalent combination of education and experience. One year as a Security Officer or other comparable full-time employment* 

Days - $18.07 

Nights - $18.98 

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Security Sergeant Day / Night  High school graduation or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Attainment of the Advanced Security Officer rank with a minimum of 18 months total service in the Security Officer Program or other comparable full-time employment* 

Days - $23.80 

Nights - $25.10 

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Security Lieutenant Day / Night  High school graduation or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Attainment of the Security Sergeant rank with a minimum of 18 months total service in the Security Officer Program or other comparable full-time employment* 

Days - $28.20 

Nights- $29.66 

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*May be eligible for education/work equivalencies    

 

Title  Minimum Qualifications Minimum Hiring Rate Approval Process
Advanced Armed Security Officer  High school graduation or any equivalent combination of education and experience. One year as a Security Officer or other comparable full-time employment* 

$19.46 

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Armed Security Sergeant  High school graduation or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Attainment of the Advanced Security Officer rank with a minimum of 18 months total service in the Security Officer Program or other comparable full-time employment* 

$25.62 

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*May be eligible for education/work equivalencies   

 

Title  Minimum Qualifications Minimum Hiring Rate Approval Process
Manager, Security  Bachelor’s degree and five years of leadership experience in law enforcement or security work* 

$88,428 

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*May be eligible for education/work equivalencies 

 

 

Police

Title  Minimum Qualifications Minimum Hiring Rate Approval Process
Police Cadet  High school graduation or GED. 45 college credit hours from an accredited college or university (Each year of continuous experience as a commissioned law enforcement officer in the state of Texas and/or each year of active duty in a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces may be substituted for ten (10) college credit hours; A maximum of 30 college credit hours may be substituted, with a minimum of 15 college credit hours from an institution of higher education is required). Two years of full-time employment or military service (A bachelor or higher degree may substitute for the required experience)* 

$28.04 

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Police Officer in Training  High school graduation or GED. 45 college credit hours from an accredited college or university(Each year of continuous experience as a commissioned law enforcement officer in the state of Texas and/or each year of active duty in a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces may be substituted for ten (10) college credit hours; A maximum of 30 college credit hours may be substituted, with a minimum of 15 college credit hours from an institution of higher education is required). Two years of full-time employment or military service* 

$29.95 

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Police Officer II  High school graduation or GED. 45 college credit hours from an accredited college or university (Each year of continuous experience as a commissioned law enforcement officer in the state of Texas and/or each year of active duty in a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces may be substituted for ten (10) college credit hours; A maximum of 30 college credit hours may be substituted, with a minimum of 15 college credit hours from an institution of higher education is required). One year as a licensed Police Officer* 

$30.71 

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Police Officer III  High school graduation or GED. 45 college credit hours from an accredited college or university (Each year of continuous experience as a commissioned law enforcement officer in the state of Texas and/or each year of active duty in a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces may be substituted for ten (10) college credit hours; A maximum of 30 college credit hours may be substituted, with a minimum of 15 college credit hours from an institution of higher education is required). Three years as a licensed Police Officer in the Texas A&M University Police Department* 

$32.99 

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Police Officer IV  High school graduation or GED. 45 college credit hours from an accredited college or university (Each year of continuous experience as a commissioned law enforcement officer in the state of Texas and/or each year of active duty in a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces may be substituted for ten (10) college credit hours; A maximum of 30 college credit hours may be substituted, with a minimum of 15 college credit hours from an institution of higher education is required). Five years as a licensed Police Officer in the Texas A&M University Police Department* 

$36.37 

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Police Sergeant P13  High school graduation or GED. 45 college credit hours from an accredited college or university (Each year of continuous experience as a commissioned law enforcement officer in the state of Texas and/or each year of active duty in a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces may be substituted for ten (10) college credit hours; A maximum of 30 college credit hours may be substituted, with a minimum of 15 college credit hours from an institution of higher education is required). The specified number of years of law enforcement experience required for intermediate certification as defined by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) certification system, including two years of experience as a Police Officer in campus law enforcement at an institution of higher education* 

$39.40 

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Police Lieutenant P15  High school graduation or GED. 45 college credit hours from an accredited college or university (Each year of continuous experience as a commissioned law enforcement officer in the state of Texas and/or each year of active duty in a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces may be substituted for ten (10) college credit hours; A maximum of 30 college credit hours may be substituted, with a minimum of 15 college credit hours from an institution of higher education is required). The specified number of years of law enforcement experience required for advanced certification as defined by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) certification system, including two years of experience as a Police Sergeant in campus law enforcement at an institution of higher education*  $47.48  Market 
*May be eligible for education/work equivalencies      

 

 

Senior Leadership 

Title  Minimum Qualifications Minimum Hiring Rate Approval Process
Assistant Chief of Police P18  Bachelor’s degree and six years as Certified Peace Officer including at least 5 years management experience* 

$125,000 

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Chief of Police  High school graduation or GED. 45 college credit hours from an accredited college or university (Each year of continuous experience as a commissioned law enforcement officer in the state of Texas and/or each year of active duty in a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces may be substituted for ten (10) college credit hours; A maximum of 30 college credit hours may be substituted, with a minimum of 15 college credit hours from an institution of higher education is required). Two years of full-time employment or military service* 

Commensurate 

Commensurate 
*May be eligible for education/work equivalencies      

 

 

Communications

Title  Minimum Qualifications Minimum Hiring Rate Approval Process
Police Communications Officer in Training  High school graduation or GED or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years of full-time employment or military service* 

$16.46 

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Police Communications Officer I High school graduation or GED or any equivalent combination of education and experience. One year of experience as a Texas A&M University Police Department Communications Officer or equivalent law enforcement dispatch experience. TCOLE requirements for Basic Telecommunicator Certificate - active license or appointment 1 or more years of service* 

$17.28 

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Police Communications Officer II  High school graduation or GED or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years of experience as a Texas A&M University Police Department Communications Officer or equivalent law enforcement dispatch experience. TCOLE requirements for Intermediate Telecommunicator Certificate - active license or appointment, Basic Telecommunicator Certificate, 2 years of service and 120 hours of training* 

$18.11 

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Police Communications Officer III  High school graduation or GED or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Three years of experience as a Texas A&M University Police Department Communications Officer or equivalent law enforcement dispatch experience. TCOLE requirements for Intermediate Telecommunicator Certificate - active license or appointment, Basic Telecommunicator Certificate, 2 years of service and 120 hours of training* 

$18.93 

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Police Communications Officer IV  High school graduation or GED or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Four years of experience as a Texas A&M University Police Department Communications Officer or equivalent law enforcement dispatch experience. TCOLE requirements for Advanced Telecommunicator Certificate – active license or appointment, Basic Telecommunicator Certificate, Intermediate Telecommunicator Certificate, 4 years of service and 240 hours of training* 

$19.75 

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Police Communications Supervisor   High school graduation or GED or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Five years of experience as a Texas A&M University Police Department Communications Officer or equivalent law enforcement dispatch experience* 

$25.89 

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Police Communications Coordinator  High school graduation or GED or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Six years of experience as a Texas A&M University Police Department Communications Officer or equivalent law enforcement dispatch experience to include one year of supervisory experience. 

$26.74 

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*May be eligible for education/work equivalencies     

 

 

 

Records

Title  Minimum Qualifications Minimum Hiring Rate Approval Process
Police Records Technician I  High School graduation or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Some clerical experience required* 

$15.90 

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Police Records Technician II  High school graduation or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years of experience in general office or clerical work, to include one year of experience in a law enforcement environment* 

$17.48 

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Police Records Technician III  High school graduation or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Five years of experience in general office or clerical work, to include two years of experience in a law enforcement environment* 

$19.86 

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Supervisor, Police Records  High school graduation or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Eight years of experience in general office or clerical work, to include four years of experience in a law enforcement environment* 

$22.25 

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*May be eligible for education/work equivalencies      

 

 

Evidence Technician 

Title  Minimum Qualifications Minimum Hiring Rate Approval Process
Evidence Technician   High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years of full-time employment or military service* 

$19.32 

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*May be eligible for education/work equivalencies