Public Safety Officer

Job Details

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University
Public Safety Officer
Posting Number: 2026451
Location: Round Rock
Department: Security/Parking Operations
Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting
Job Type: Full-Time
Monthly Salary: $2,583.00
Job Category: Non-Exempt

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to complete CPR, First Aid, AED, Naloxone, and CJIS certification is required upon one (1) year of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• University parking rules and regulations; Board of Regents and university rules and regulations
• Skill in boot and impound techniques
• Knowledge of the proper procedures for emergency situations
• Skill in preparing clear, concise logs, citations, and reports

Job Description:
Responsible for enforcing the parking regulations of the university, assisting motorists, and securing the safety of students, faculty, and staff.

Job Duties:

• Promotes lawful behavior and protects the welfare of the students, faculty, and staff as a uniformed presence; performs foot and vehicle patrols, monitors behavior, secures buildings and property, maintains order, and enforces regulations.
• Respond to medical calls for service.
• Observe and report any criminal activity to the police dispatch.
• Staff kiosks to provide service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Provide Safe Rides for students.
• Enforce parking rules on campus to include issuing citations, issuing warnings, and providing educational opportunities.
• Respond to alarms and reset alarm panels.
• Respond to emergency elevator calls.
• Escort students, faculty, and staff to their vehicles at night.
• Follows all department policies for building access, room unlocks, and security.
• Communicates as necessary with dispatch and police officers during incidents on campus.
• Follows protocols to lock/unlock specific rooms or locations on campus.
• Assists students and visitors to the campus by providing directions and answering questions
• Participate in community outreach and engagement
• Document incident reports as assigned.
• Attend required training and meetings.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Additional Information to Applicants:

• Candidates must review the following list of automatic disqualifiers prior to submitting an application. If any of these apply to you, you will not be eligible for employment.Disqualifiers : University Police Department : Texas State University
• Must turn in a personal history statement and be able to pass a full background.
• This position requires driving University vehicles.
• This position requires pre-employment Physical Skills Assessment.
• This position requires pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Job Open Date: 04/09/2026
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Normal Work Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Normal Work Hours Start: Rotating Shifts
Normal Work Hours End: Rotating Shifts

Posting Notices:
Applicant must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be a driver in good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted for driving infractions as determined by the employer driving standards system., Applicant must pass the physical skills assessment relevant to the job posting title requirements., Applicant must pass the drug and alcohol test relevant to the job posting title requirements.

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/56579

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/56579 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.