Public Safety Sergeant

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Experience in supervising public safety officers, to include report and citation review and approval, security systems management, fleet management, and personnel matters.
• Ability to understand policies and procedures.
• Manage public safety officer training program.
• Must be able to complete CPR, First Aid, AED, Naloxone, and CJIS certification is required upon one (1) year of employment.
• Must turn in a personal history statement and be able to pass a full background.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior public safety officer experience in the state of Texas or out of state equivalent.
• Some college education preferred, ideally in the criminology or criminal justice fields.
• Demonstrated outstanding organizational skills; attention to detail; ability to work under minimal supervision; evidence of initiative and proactive approach to solving problems. .
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new procedures and to problem-solve independently; excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Able to read, write and speak English
• Good physical condition, able to walk and/or stand for long periods
• Acceptable driving record and eligible to operate a university-owned vehicle in accordance with university policy.
• Criminal record free of felony convictions, good credit, stable employment history

Job Description

Responsible for supervising public safety officers while enforcing the parking regulations of the university, assisting motorists, and securing the safety of students, faculty, and staff. This is a night shift position.

Job Duties

• Respond to calls for service.
• Operate a patrol vehicle.
• Assist motorists.
• Attend shift briefings.
• Supervise public safety officers, including report and citation review and approval, security systems management, fleet management, and personnel matters.
• Support department outreach and engagement efforts.
• Oversee the Emergency Call Box system through regular audits.
• Manage shift schedules and assign appropriate shifts.
• Collaborate with campus partners requiring security services.
• Conduct regular assessments of campus security camera systems.
• Understand policies and procedures; provide excellent customer service; manage public safety officer training program.

Additional Information to Applicants

• This position requires driving University vehicles.
• This position requires a pre-employment Physical Skills Assessment.
• This position requires pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing.
• Must complete a personal history statement
• Must complete a fingerprint background.

Job Open Date: 07/23/2026

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.

Why Choose Texas State University?

Join the Texas State Bobcat team and experience a career that offers more than just a job—it’s a path to a brighter future. As a Texas State employee, you’ll enjoy:

• Exceptional Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and 50% for dependents, starting on your first day.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Wellness and Balance: Access a FREE wellness program, plus mother and family-friendly resources to support your personal well-being.
• Professional Growth: Explore a wide range of training, development courses, certifications, and educational support programs.
• Welcoming Campus: Become part of a vibrant Bobcat community with numerous social and professional networks.
• Tuition Benefits: Take advantage of tuition support for yourself and for your dependent children, making higher education more accessible for your family.
• Retirement Security: Secure your future with TRS pension, retirement plans, and voluntary savings options with strong employer contributions.

At Texas State University, you’re not just an employee—you’re a valued member of a thriving and beautiful campus community. Start your journey with us today. https://www.hr.txst.edu/benefits.html

Quick Link: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/57878

Organization

Texas State University seeks candidates whose professional background includes embracing a diversity of people and ideas, a spirit of inclusiveness, a global perspective, and a commitment to community-building. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, we are especially interested in applicants who share a commitment to equity, and the high-quality education of students from historically underserved and systematically marginalized communities. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

About Texas State University

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Students at Texas State choose from 98 undergraduate, 91 master’s and specialists, and 14 doctoral programs offered by 10 colleges (Applied Arts, The Emmett and Miriam McCoy College of Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts and Communication, Health Professions, Honors, Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, The Graduate College, and the University College). With a diverse campus community including 50% of the student body from ethnic minorities, Texas State is one of the top 13 producers of Hispanic baccalaureate graduates in the nation. In fall 2019, there were 1,470 full-time faculty and 2,286 full-time staff. Research and creative activities have led to growing success in attracting external support. For FY 2019, Texas State had an annual operating budget of over $724 million. Texas State’s Research and Development expenditures for FY 2018 were more than $64 million. The Alkek Library has more than 3.1 million titles in its collection. Additional information about Texas State and its nationally recognized academic programs is available at www.txstate.edu.

Mission

Texas State University is a doctoral-granting, student-centered institution dedicated to excellence and innovation in teaching, research, including creative expression, and service. The university strives to create new knowledge, to embrace a diversity of people and ideas, to foster cultural and economic development, and to prepare its graduates to participate fully and freely as citizens of Texas, the nation and the world.

Locations

Texas State's San Marcos campus is located in a growing community of 63,000 people in the Austin Metropolitan Area. Located in the Texas Hill Country, where blackland prairies roll into beautiful hills, Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and oak trees on the campus add to the charm of the university’s picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides recreational activities for students throughout the year.

The Texas State Round Rock Campus is located north of Austin in Round Rock, TX. The Round Rock Campus offers the junior and senior level classes to complete a bachelor’s degree, graduate degrees, post baccalaureate certification, and continuing education programs. The university's vision for Round Rock is to continue to offer quality academic programs that meet the workforce needs of Texas, especially focusing on academic programs that appeal to working adults, and to serve as a hub of health professions research and education.

Some positions may require teaching on the main campus and at the Texas State University Round Rock Campus.

Company info

Website: http://www.txstate.edu/
Telephone: 512-245-2111
Location: 601 University Drive
San Marcos
Texas
78666
US