Public Safety Officer - Round Rock

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 335,000 - 375,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Retirement plan

Job summary

Texas State University is seeking a Full-Time Security/Parking Operations staff member to enforce campus parking regulations, assist motorists, and help secure the safety of students, faculty, and staff in Round Rock and surrounding areas. Responsibilities include responding to medical calls, monitoring activity, and coordinating with dispatch and police officers to maintain campus security.

A high school diploma or GED is required, with CPR/First Aid/AED/Naloxone and CJIS certification

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• CPR, First Aid, AED and Naloxone training or certification required.
• CJIS certification required upon one year of employment.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Enforce university parking regulations and assist motorists on campus.
• Provide Safe Rides for students and respond to medical calls for service.
• Staff kiosks and assist students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Observe and report any criminal activity to dispatch and police.
• Escort individuals to vehicles and enforce safety protocols.
• Respond to alarms and emergency calls; manage access to rooms/buildings.
• Prepare clear incident reports and ensure logs are accurate.

Skills

CPR Certification

First Aid

AED Certification

Naloxone Training

CJIS Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Location: Round Rock

Department: Security/Parking Operations

Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary: $2,650.00

Job Category: Non-Exempt

Required Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to complete CPR, First Aid, AED, Naloxone, andCJIS certification is required upon one (1) year ofemployment.

Preferred Qualifications

• University parking rules and regulations; Board of Regents anduniversity rules and regulations
• Skill in boot and impound techniques
• Knowledge of the proper procedures for emergencysituations
• Skill in preparing clear, concise logs, citations, andreports

Job Description

Responsible for enforcing the parking regulations of theuniversity, assisting motorists, and securing the safety ofstudents, faculty, and staff.

Job Duties

• Promotes lawful behavior and protects the welfare of thestudents, faculty, and staff as a uniformed presence; performs footand vehicle patrols, monitors behavior, secures buildings andproperty, maintains order, and enforces regulations.
• Respond to medical calls for service.
• Observe and report any criminal activity to the policedispatch.
• Staff kiosks to provide service to students, faculty, staff,and visitors.
• Provide Safe Rides for students.
• Enforce parking rules on campus to include issuing citations,issuing warnings, and providing educational opportunities.
• Respond to alarms and reset alarm panels.
• Respond to emergency elevator calls.
• Escort students, faculty, and staff to their vehicles atnight.
• Follows all department policies for building access, roomunlocks, and security.
• Communicates as necessary with dispatch and police officersduring incidents on campus.
• Follows protocols to lock/unlock specific rooms or locations oncampus.
• Assists students and visitors to the campus by providingdirections and answering questions.
• Participate in community outreach and engagement.
• Document incident reports as assigned.
• Attend required training and meetings.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Additional Information to Applicants

• Disqualifiers: University Police Department : Texas StateUniversity
• Must turn in a personal history statement and be able to pass afull background.
• This position requires driving University vehicles.
• This position requires pre-employment Physical SkillsAssessment.
• This position requires pre-employment Drug and AlcoholTesting.

Job Open Date

10/05/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Normal Work Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Normal Work Hours Start: Rotating Shifts

Normal Work Hours End: Rotating Shifts

Posting Notices

Applicant must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be a driverin good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted fordriving infractions as determined by the employer driving standardssystem., Applicant must pass the physical skills assessmentrelevant to the job posting title requirements., Applicant mustpass the drug and alcohol test relevant to the job posting titlerequirements.

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy ofnon-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardlessof race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age,marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basisprotected by federal or state law in employment, educationalprograms, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon theoutcome of record checks and verifications including, but notlimited to, criminal history, driving records, education records,employment verifications, reference checks, and employmenteligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete theForm I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity andauthorization to work in the United States. Texas State Universityparticipates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon thesuccessful verification of work authorization. Employees arerequired to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy theconditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and theuniversity makes no implicit or explicit promises to financiallysupport visa or permanent residency applications.

Quicklink

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58497

About Texas State and San Marcos

Texas State University is a emerging research institution locatedin the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautifulTexas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in theTexas State University System and one of the 75 largestuniversities in the country, with over 38,000 students andapproximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over50,000 people located about half way between Austin and SanAntonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texasuniversities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River andthe stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charmof the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banksof the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activitiesthroughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting yourfirst day of employment for full-time employees with Texas Statepaying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for yourdependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and manymore!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendlyresources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellnessprogram
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from avariety of workshops, training, online learning and even accesseducational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academiccourses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networksoffered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans andvoluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one ofthe most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in thenation.