Public Safety Sergeant

Posting Number

2026697

Public Safety Sergeant

Public Safety Sergeant

San Marcos

Security/Parking Operations

Open Recruiting

Full-Time

Permanent

$3,833.33

Non-Exempt

• 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.

• 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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

07/23/2026

Yes

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

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.

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