PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley invites applications for a Public Safety Officer with University Police in Edinburg, TX. This non-exempt, full-time position focuses on enforcing parking rules, controlling traffic, patrolling campus, and assisting as needed to ensure safety.

Responsibilities include visitor assistance, badge issuance, report writing, and responding to incidents. Candidates must pass background checks, vehicle operation clearances, and language requirements; a valid

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• May be subject to background checks and polygraph per policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide service to students, employees and visitors and issue badges as needed.
• Write reports, check permits and issue parking violations.
• Direct traffic and patrol campus to safeguard property and safety.
• Assist in emergencies and report irregularities to authorities.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER

Posting Number: SRGV9208

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Edinburg, Texas

Department: University Police

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Scope of Job

To provide service and information to students, employees andvisitors; to enforce the rules and regulations of the U.T. SystemAdministration or an institution of The University of Texas Systempertaining to the operation and parking of vehicles on Universityproperty; to help safeguard property of the U.T. SystemAdministration or an institution of the U.T. System. Responsible for enforcing the regulations pertaining to the parkingof vehicles on University controlled property; directing traffic;patrolling University controlled property for the purpose ofsafeguarding buildings and property under the control andjurisdiction of the U.T. System Administration or an institution of The University of Texas System.

Description of Duties

Provides service to students, employees, and visitors; writesreports; checks permits on vehicles entering and parked on campusor System Complex; directs flow of traffic and parking of cars whenneeded; issues parking permits when needed; and issues Universityparking violation citations. Patrols buildings and grounds to checkfor fires, water leaks, potential security and safety hazards andgeneral building security, reporting all irregularities,emergencies, or suspicious activity. Ensures all personnel enteringthe System Complex or a campus are properly identified. Issuesvisitor badges and maintains a log of all issued badges. Providesdirections to locate buildings and offices and other generalinformation to visitors. Patrols buildings and grounds on foot orin vehicle to provide security and prevent crime. Writes reports onincidents occurring on a campus or the System Complex. Performsother related duties as required.

Supervision Received

Work is performed under the general supervision of the chain ofcommand for the System Administration or an institution policedepartment, typically that of a Senior Guard/Senior Public SafetyOfficer or a Sergeant, University Police. Supervision is usuallyavailable in person or by radio. Work requires the ability to makefrequent minor decisions and occasional decisions of somesignificance. Work is reviewed for completeness, accuracy andcompliance with departmental policy and procedure.

Supervision Given

None.

Required Education

Graduation from high school, vocational school or equivalent.

Preferred Education

N/A

Licenses/Certifications

As condition of employment this position requires the applicant tobe authorized to operate a University-Owned Vehicle for OfficialUniversity Business. Per University of Texas System Policy 157,applicants will be subject to a motor vehicle record check fortheir most recent thirty-six (36) month history. Out of StateDrivers are required to submit a 36-month history MVR from theirprior State of residence(s).

Required Experience

To be considered suitable for employment, applicants may berequired to successfully complete a polygraph interview, a criminalback ground check, and an extensive drug use analysis.

Preferred Experience

Job-related experience.

Equipment

NA

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties.Working conditions involve exposure to variable weather conditionsand working on any one of three shifts with varying days off and onholidays. Work involves a degree of hazard. UTRGV is a distributedinstitution, which requires presence at multiple locationsthroughout the Rio Grande Valley. Should have the physical andmental capabilities to properly carry out responsibilities andduties as a Guard/Public Safety Officer of The University of TexasSystem Police. Must possess a valid driver's license and beeligible to drive a University owned and/or leased motor vehicle.Must successfully pass a thorough background investigation. Must beable to provide creditable testimony in a court of law.

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positionsallocated to this classification may render the position securitysensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215,Texas Education Code.

Other

Should have the physical and mental capabilities to properly carryout responsibilities and duties as a Guard/Public Safety Officer of The University of Texas System Police. Must possess a validdriver's license and be eligible to drive a University owned and/or leased motor vehicle. Must successfully pass a thorough backgroundinvestigation. Must be able to provide creditable testimony in acourt of law. Must read, write, speak and understand the Englishlanguage. Must be able to operate a hand held radio.

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positionsallocated to this classification may render the position securitysensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215,Texas Education Code.

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, workon, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability tomaintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructureis a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to beemployed in the position.

Physical Capabilities

Duties involve driving, walking,running, standing, stooping, climbing, crouching, pushing, jumpingover, pulling, carrying, reaching above head, lifting, lowering,hand-wrist and elbow motion, grasping, and holding.

Eyesight and hearing shall be of sufficient acuity to accomplish the job duties described.

Must be in good physical condition, capable of walking and/orstanding for long periods of time.

Required walking and standing shall be done without the aid of canes, crutches or similar tools.

Employment Category

Full-Time

Minimum Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date

10/21/2026

Grant Funded Position

No

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley topromote and ensure equal employment opportunities for allindividuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex,age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression, genetic information or protected veteran status. Inaccordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil RightsAct of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americanswith Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University iscommitted to comply with all government requirements and ensuresnon-discrimination in its education programs and activities,including employment. We encourage women, minorities anddifferently abled persons to apply for employment positions ofinterest.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location issubject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal backgroundcheck (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approvalfrom the VP of Human Resources.