Public Safety Officer

Office

Location:

1201 W. University Drive, Human Resources, MASS Building 2nd Floor, Edinburg, TX 78539

• Posting Number: SRGV
  8844
• Working Title:
  
  PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER
• Number of Vacancies: 2
• Location:
  
  Edinburg, Texas
• Department:
  University Police
• FTE: 1.0
• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt
• Employment Category:
  Full-Time
• Minimum Salary:
  Commensurate With Experience
• Posted Salary:
  Commensurate with Experience
• Position Available Date: 03/02/2026
• Grant Funded Position:
  No

To provide service and information to students, employees and visitors; to 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; to help safeguard property of the U.T. System Administration or an institution of The University of Texas System. Responsible for enforcing the regulations pertaining to the parking of vehicles on University controlled property;

directing traffic; patrolling University controlled property for the purpose of safeguarding buildings and property under the control and jurisdiction of the U.T. System Administration or an institution of The University of Texas System.

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; issues parking permits and citations. Patrols buildings and grounds to check for fires, water leaks, potential security and safety hazards and general building security, reporting all irregularities, emergencies, or suspicious activity.

Ensures all personnel entering the System Complex or campus are properly identified. Issues visitor badges and maintains a log of all issued badges. Provides directions to locate buildings and offices and other general information to visitors. Patrols 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.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the chain of command for the System Administration or an institution police department, typically that of a Senior Guard/Senior Public Safety Officer or a Sergeant, University Police. Supervision is usually available in person or by radio. Work requires the ability to make frequent minor decisions and occasional decisions of some significance. Work is reviewed for completeness, accuracy and compliance with departmental policy and procedure.

No supervision given.

Graduation from high school, vocational school or equivalent.

N/A

Authorization to operate a University-Owned Vehicle for Official University Business. Must pass a motor vehicle record check for the most recent thirty-six (36) month history. Out
- State drivers must submit a 36-month history MVR from their prior State of residence(s).

May be required to successfully complete a polygraph interview, a criminal background check, and an extensive drug use analysis.

Job-related experience.

None

Working conditions involve exposure to variable weather conditions and working on any of three shifts with varying days off and on holidays. The position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible to drive a University owned and/or leased motor vehicle. Must successfully pass a thorough background investigation and be able to provide credible testimony in a court of law.

Must read, write, speak, and understand English. Must be able to operate a hand-held radio. Physical duties include driving, walking, running, standing, stooping, climbing, crouching, pushing, pulling, carrying, reaching above head, lifting, and other physical tasks. Eyesight and hearing must be sufficient for the duties. Must be in good physical condition and capable of walking and/or standing for long periods of…