Police Officer

Job Opportunities at Texas State University

Texas State University (TXST) Police Department is looking for lateral transfers motivated to help others and be part of the UPD Team. Every day our officers work with students, faculty, staff, and the community to ensure safety for everyone. TXST is committed to a diverse workforce that mirrors the people of Texas and the community we serve.

• Enforcement of all laws of the State of Texas to include laws and ordinances for TXST University and the city of San Marcos.
• Respond to emergency calls, traffic accidents and general requests for assistance.
• Patrol university property including campuses and leased properties.
• Issue warnings and citations to violators of university, city and state regulations.
• Conduct preliminary investigations into minor traffic crashes and crimes.
• Write offense, incident, arrest and impoundment reports in a timely manner.
• Proper use of communication and recording equipment.
• Appear in court and testify under oath.
• Perform special assignments as required, such as university events, investigations and parking enforcement or crime prevention.
• Work 12‑hour shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Licensed by TCOLE, or be a certified or licensed out of state peace officer and successfully obtain TCOLE licensing (basic peace officer or higher) within 90 days of hire.
• At least 1‑year prior work experience as a full‑time commissioned peace officer with similar duties in a comparable law enforcement agency.
• Left previous agency with an honorable discharge.

• 60 College Credit Hours / Associate’s Degree.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Previous work experience in university policing.
• TCOLE Proficiency Certificate above Basic Peace Officer.
• Current Full‑Time Working Peace Officer.

• Lateral Step increases up to Step Level 6.
• Applicants must be able to pass a background check, psychological exam, occupational step test, and a polygraph test.
• This position requires driving University vehicles.
• Applicants must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be a driver in good standing with less than ten points deducted for driving infractions as determined by the employer driving standards system.
• Applicants must pass the physical skill assessment relevant to the job posting title requirements.
• Applicants must pass the drug and alcohol test relevant to the job posting title requirements.

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I‑9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E‑Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I‑9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.