Police Officer

uthscsa.edu; San Antonio, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Disability Insurance

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio, located in San Antonio, TX, seeks a commissioned police officer to enforce laws and protect people and property on campus. Responsibilities include patrol, investigations, traffic enforcement, and assisting students and staff.

Requirements include a HS diploma or GED, completion of a TCOLE Basic Peace Officer Course, a Peace Officer Commission, and a valid driver’s license. A field-training program is preferred, with no experience required.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED and completion of a TCOLE approved Basic Peace Officer Course and TCOLE exam is required.
• At least sixty college hours from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• Must hold a Peace Officer Commission, a valid driver’s license, and be eligible to drive institution vehicles.
• Successful completion of a formal field-training program is preferred; no experience required.
• Must pass a physical agility test.

Responsibilities

• Preserves the peace through the use of lawful means to prevent or suppress crime.
• Patrols buildings and grounds; checks locked doors/windows; investigates suspicious activity or individuals.
• Performs law enforcement functions in patrol, security, investigations, gang activity prevention, and surveillance.
• Enforces traffic laws by detecting violations and issuing citations/warnings.
• Investigates motor vehicle collisions.
• Provides service, information, and directions to students, employees and visitors.
• Maintains security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure as required.

Skills

Field-training program

No experience required

Physical agility

Education

HS diploma or GED

60 college hours preferred

Job description

Responsible for the enforcement of institute, state and federal laws and regulations in the protection of life and property in service to the institution's community.

Responsibilities

• Preserves the peace through the use and execution of all lawful means, interceding when authorized by law, to prevent or suppress crime.
• Patrols buildings and grounds checking locked doors and windows and investigates suspicious activity or individual(s).
• Performs law enforcement functions in the areas of patrol, security, investigations, gang activity prevention, and surveillance.
• Utilizes proper means to ensure the safety and security of people, property and equipment throughout the institution's community.
• Enforces traffic law by detecting violations, making violator contacts, placing violators in custody or issuing citations/warnings.
• Investigates motor vehicle collisions.
• Provides service, information, and directions to students, employees and visitors.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have the physical and mental capabilities to properly carry out responsibilities and duties as a commissioned police officer for the Institution.
• Ability to pass a physical agility test.

Education

• High school diploma or GED and successful completion of a TCOLE approved Basic Peace Officer Course and TCOLE exam is required.
• At least sixty (60) college hours from an accredited college or university is preferred.

Experience

• Successful completion of a formal field-training program is preferred, no experience required.

License and Certification

• Must hold a Peace Officer Commission, issued by the Institute and a valid driver's license not subject to suspension.
• Must be eligible to drive institution owned/leased motor vehicle.
• Must meet certain prerequisites established by the Office of the Director of Police, the Board of Regents, and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).

Required Skills

• Successful completion of a formal field-training program is preferred, no experience required

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

About Us

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence - advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has been recognized by Forbes as one America's Best Employers for Company Culture.

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.

Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.

FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

• Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
• Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
• Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.

Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

EEO Statement

UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Job Info

• Job Identification 7672
• Job Category Law Enforcement
• Posting Date 08/17/2026, 07:43 PM
• Locations 0008 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78229, US (On-site)
• Degree Level HS Graduate or Equivalent
• Job Schedule Full time
• Organization B6200 - U T Police, A5000 - Academic Campus, UT Health Science Center, UT Health Science Center