Police Officer

UT Health San Antonio; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A health institution is hiring a law enforcement officer in San Antonio, TX. The role involves enforcing laws, patrolling campus grounds, and providing assistance to the community. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and a Peace Officer Commission. The position requires physical capability and the ability to pass a physical agility test. This full-time role is key to ensuring the safety of students and staff on-site.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Peace Officer Commission and a valid driver's license.
• Eligible to drive institution owned/leased vehicles.
• At least sixty (60) college hours from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• Must hold Peace Officer Commission and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Preserves peace using lawful means to prevent or suppress crime.
• Patrols buildings and grounds, checking for suspicious activity.
• Enforces traffic laws and investigates motor vehicle collisions.
• Provides information and directions to students and visitors.
• Performs all other duties assigned.

Skills

Physical capability to carry out responsibilities as a police officer

Ability to pass a physical agility test

Education

High school diploma or GED

At least sixty college hours from an accredited college or university (preferred)

Basic Peace Officer Course (TCOLE)

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.

Please be sure to include TCOLE PID with application

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

Job Info

• Job Identification 1309
• Job Category Law Enforcement
• Posting Date 04/24/2025, 12:56 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, P5500 - SEVP/COO, P5000 - SEVP HAHS Office, UT Health Science Center, UT Health Science Center
• Department B6200 - U T Police

Job Info

• Job Identification 1309
• Job Category Law Enforcement
• Posting Date 04/24/2025, 12:56 PM
• Degree Level HS Graduate or Equivalent
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 0008 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78229, US (On-site)