What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety Officer position at The 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
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.
Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.
With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.
For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.
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.