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Texas Tech Police Department Recruiting

The Texas Tech Police Department is responsible for enforcing all state and local laws and providing for the safety of the citizens, employees, and students we serve. Our police officers carry out numerous law enforcement tasks including patrolling assigned areas, responding to calls for police service, investigating motor vehicle crashes, enforcing traffic laws, investigating crimes, and arresting offenders. Our officers are expected to be professional and to build positive relationships within the community. Working in a spirit of cooperation with citizens, our officers suppress crime and resolve problems in the community, thereby making Texas Tech a safer place to live, work and play.

The Texas Tech Police Department hires peace officers currently licensed with the State of Texas.

Uniformed Career Opportunities

  • Uniform Patrol
  • Bicycle Patrol
  • Crime Prevention
  • Firearms Instructor
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Training/Recruiting

Non– Uniformed Administration

  • Communications Operator
  • Records Technician
  • Security Guard
  • Evidence Technicians

Any questions with recruitment and/or hiring for the Texas Tech Police Department please contact Lieutenant Patterson or Captain Amy Ivey at 742-3931.

If you would like to know the next time a job is posted please send an e-mail to  both Christopher.Patterson@ttu.edu and Amy.Ivey@ttu.edu with the following information and you will be notified when a position is posted.

  • Position that you are interested in.
  • Name
  • E-mail Address
  • Phone Number

You may apply at http://www.texastech.edu/careers/  from any computer with Web access.

Texas Tech University Staff can assist you and provide you with access to computers at:
Employment Office
Texas Tech University
160 Doak Conference Center
2518 15th Street
Lubbock, TX 79409-1093
employment@ttu.edu

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Employer

Texas Tech Police Department