CHIEF OF POLICE (UTRGV Employees Only)

The Rio Grande Valley is a vibrant and culturally rich region in South Texas, known for its strong sense of community, diverse heritage, and growing economic opportunities. At the heart of the region, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) provides innovative academic programs, research opportunities, and a commitment to student success that helps shape the valley’s future. UTRGV extends throughout the valley, from Starr County to South Padre Island, and ranks as one of the most beautiful campuses in the state of Texas. It is home to state-of-the-art facilities and classic structures that make UTRGV unique and capture the beauty and energy of Vaquero Nation.

This position is responsible for the effective leadership, management, and operation of the University Police Department including planning, organizing and directing the activities of the department and ensuring that community safety and security is assured, state laws and The University of Texas System Board of Regents’ Rules and Regulations are enforced, and appropriate measures are implemented to prevent crime, protect the campus and provide for the public safety of the university community. The incumbent understands the status of the University of Texas System Police as a single state law enforcement agency and acknowledges, understands and is familiar with the relationship between the Chief of Police and the Director of Police.