Public Safety Officer

Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of the names and contact information for three (3) professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions:

When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.

If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

Job Summary

The Public Safety Officer will provide service and information to students, employees and visitors, will enforce the rules and regulations of the U.T. System Administration or an institution of The University of Texas System pertaining to the operation and parking of vehicles on university property and will help safeguard property of the U.T. System Administration or an institution of The University of Texas System.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks

Provides service to students, employees, and visitors.

Writes non-criminal reports.

Checks permits on vehicles entering and parked on campus or System Complex.

Directs flow of traffic and parking of cars when needed.

Issues parking permits when needed, and issues University parking violation citations.

Patrols buildings and grounds to check for fires, water leaks, potential security and safety hazards and general building security.

Reports all irregularities, emergencies, or suspicious activity.

Ensures all personnel entering the System Complex or a campus are properly identified when appropriate.

Provides directions to locate buildings and offices and other general information to visitors.

Patrols buildings and grounds on foot or in vehicle to provide security and prevent crime.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Education/Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

• American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification or able to obtain certification in 6 months.
  
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible to drive a university owned and/or leased motor vehicle.

• May accept a combination of education and experience.

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Should have the physical and mental capabilities to properly carry out responsibilities and duties as a Guard/Public Safety Officer of The University of Texas System Police.

Must successfully pass a thorough background investigation.

• Must be able to provide creditable testimony in a court of law.

About The University of Texas at Tyler and UT Tyler Health Science Center

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.

Providing exceptional patient care, comprehensive education and innovative research, The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas combine to serve as the university medical center for Northeast Texas and beyond.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about.

Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.

Clinical Position Requirements

Clinical positions may be required to complete a pre-employment health screening, following a contingent job offer, to determine whether they possess the physical capabilities needed to safely fulfill the specific demands of the position. Additionally, clinical positions require compliance with the University’s Vaccine Preventable Disease Policy.

EEO Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.