DPS Police Officer - DIS - req12174

Alamo Colleges District; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alamo Colleges District seeks an entry-level peace officer to patrol and ensure the safety of its community. This role involves enforcement and crime prevention within the district, requiring a high school diploma and peace officer certification. Ideal candidates will have an associate's degree and relevant experience.

Benefits

Benefits Eligible

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent (GED) is required.
• Preferred: Associate's degree and two years as a licensed peace officer.

Responsibilities

• Patrols and provides enforcement, detection, and crime prevention duties.
• Ensures safety and welfare of faculty, staff, students, and visitors.

Skills

Enforcement

Crime Prevention

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

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The Alamo Colleges District is an award-winning collective of five colleges in the Greater San Antonio area whose mission is to empower our diverse communities for success. As a district of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and the nation’s only HSI and Historically Black College and University (HBCU), our colleges serve more than 70,000+ students annually with a focus on economic and social mobility.

Our Alamo College District learner community, of 71,132 students, includes 47.2% who rely on financial aid, 41.0% who are first-generation in college; 4.3% who are veterans, and 25.1% who are over age 25. The Alamo Colleges has a proven track record of success in training workers that local employers need to stay competitive and carries the designation as the #1 provider of workforce education in the region.

Posting closes on: 7/6/2025 at 6:00pm CST

Hours per Week: 40

Hourly or Salaried: Hourly

Grade: Staff (S11)

Funding source: Hard Money

Number of openings: Multiple

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Location: Department of Public Safety, 2222 N. Alamo St., San Antonio, Texas, 78215, United States

Outside working hours if other than M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Must be able to work all shifts.

Job Summary and Description

Patrols and provides enforcement, detection, and crime prevention duties in the protection, safety, and welfare of faculty, staff, students, visitors, and all property within the area under the control and jurisdiction of Alamo Colleges District. Reports to the District Department of Public Safety.

Qualifications

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Minimum Education/Experience

• Graduation from high school or equivalent (GED).

Preferred Education/Experience

• Associate's degree.
• Two years of experience as a licensed peace officer.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver license. Must be insurable through the organization’s insurers.
• Licensed as a peace officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) or have successfully completed the TCOLE reactivation examination two or more years ago.
• Prefer Basic Peace Officer certification by the TCOLE.

Motor Vehicle Report is required in addition to background check and drug screen.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries: Higher Education