Job Summary

The Public Safety Officer is responsible for providing security in the protection, safety and welfare of students, employees, visitors and property within the control and jurisdiction of a component institution of The University of Texas System; operates within the limits prescribed by the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents, institutional rules and regulations and departmental policies and procedures. Serves as a Campus Security Authority as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). Enforce the rules and regulations of the University of Texas System Administration pertaining to the safeguarding of students, employees, visitors, property, and buildings of the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Core Responsibilities

1. Enforces the rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the University of Texas System and the University
2. Conducts regular patrols (on foot, golf cart, motor vehicle to include a truck, and by bicycle if certified) of both the main and downtown campuses.
3. Conducts guard tours of controlled spaces, patrols buildings, parking lots, and other UTSA controlled property to assists with asset protection, provide security presence and prevent crime.
4. Patrols buildings and grounds to check for fires, water leaks, and potential security and safety hazards. Investigates and reports abnormalities.
5. Assists with security surveys to look for safety and security deficiencies such as lighting, landscaping and safety concerns.
6. Inspects emergency phones and other security equipment.
7. Assists with emergency response and provides emergency assistance when needed
8. Provides security support for special events such as weddings, sporting events, concerts etc. by opening and closing facilities, conducting security sweeps, assigned fixed posts, bag checks, security camera surveillance etc.
9. Provides customer service to the public by providing security escorts, motorist assistance; provides information and direction to students, employees, and visitors; directs traffic.
10. Utilizes a handheld radio for communication to dispatch, supervisor and other Public Safety officers and Police.
11. Writes electronic reports; takes observational field notes.
12. Unlocks and secures buildings, classrooms in both public and non-public areas, reports issues regarding the function and maintenance of entries and exits to include doors, door locks and other security systems.
13. Responds to calls for service, alarms, and /or observed behaviors. Provides requested services in a timely manner and in accordance with policies and procedures.
14. Examines credentials of persons desiring to enter controlled areas.
15. Attends meetings and training.
16. Assist security service and police teams.
17. Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties to include, but not limited to, emergency recall and/or may be required to remain onsite or work extended hours during man-made or natural disasters and unusual occurrences on campus.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One (1) year of demonstrated ability to uphold responsibilities, reliably meet commitments and expectations, and exhibit dependability and accountability through employment, volunteer work, or community involvement
• Must have the physical and mental capabilities to properly carry out his or her responsibilities and duties as a guard of The University of Texas System Police.
• Continued employment contingent upon completion of a required formal field training program and achievement of sufficient proficiency.
• Valid Texas State Driver's License.
• Must be eligible to work in secure and/or restricted-access facilities and demonstrate the ability to meet all compliance standards, including those mandated by grant funding agencies and site-specific security protocols.
• Eyesight and hearing shall be of sufficient acuity to accomplish the job duties described.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48