Job Type/Hours per Week
Full-time/40 Hours per Week
Salary
Salary depends on education and relevant experience.
Hiring Department
Police Department
Location
University of Texas at Tyler
Required Application Materials
A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of the names and contact information for three (3) professional references is required to apply.
Important Instructions:
When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.
- Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.
If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.
Job Summary
The Public Safety Officer will provide service and information to students, employees and visitors, will enforce the rules and regulations of the U.T. System Administration or an institution of The University of Texas System pertaining to the operation and parking of vehicles on university property and will help safeguard property of the U.T. System Administration or an institution of The University of Texas System.
Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks
- Provides service to students, employees, and visitors.
- Writes reports.
- Checks permits on vehicles entering and parked on campus or System Complex.
- Directs flow of traffic and parking of cars when needed.
- Issue’s parking permits when needed, and issues University parking violation citations.
- Patrol’s buildings and grounds to check for fires, water leaks, potential security and safety hazards and general building security.
- Reports all irregularities, emergencies, or suspicious activity.
- Ensures all personnel entering the System Complex or a campus are properly identified.
- Issue’s visitor badges and maintains a log of all issued badges.
- Provides directions to locate buildings and offices and other general information to visitors.
- Patrol’s buildings and grounds on foot or in vehicle to provide security and prevent crime.
- Writes reports on incidents occurring on a campus or the System Complex.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Required Education/Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible to drive a university owned and/or leased motor vehicle.
Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
- Should have the physical and mental capabilities to properly carry out responsibilities and duties as a Guard/Public Safety Officer of The University of Texas System Police.
- Must successfully pass a thorough background investigation.
- Must be able to provide creditable testimony in a court of law.
About The University of Texas at Tyler and UT Tyler Health Science Center
The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.
Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.
Providing exceptional patient care, comprehensive education and innovative research, The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas combine to serve as the university medical center for Northeast Texas and beyond.
For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about .
Why work for UT Tyler? Find out more: Why Work for UT Tyler?
Additional Information
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits .
EEO Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.