Public Safety Officer - Round Rock

Preferred Qualifications:

• University parking rules and regulations; Board of Regents and university rules and regulations
• Skill in boot and impound techniques
• Knowledge of the proper procedures for emergency situations
• Skill in preparing clear, concise logs, citations, and reports

Job Description:
Responsible for enforcing the parking regulations of the university, assisting motorists, and securing the safety of students, faculty, and staff.

Job Duties:

• Promotes lawful behavior and protects the welfare of the students, faculty, and staff as a uniformed presence; performs foot and vehicle patrols, monitors behavior, secures buildings and property, maintains order, and enforces regulations.
• Respond to medical calls for service.
• Observe and report any criminal activity to the police dispatch.
• 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 at night.
• Follows all department policies for building access, room unlocks, and security.
• Communicates as necessary with dispatch and police officers during incidents on campus.
• Follows protocols to lock/unlock specific rooms or locations on campus.
• Assists students and visitors to the campus by providing directions 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:

• Candidates must review the following list of automatic disqualifiers prior to submitting an application. If any of these apply to you, you will not be eligible for employment.Disqualifiers : University Police Department : Texas State University
• Must turn in a personal history statement and be able to pass a full background.
• This position requires driving University vehicles.
• This position requires pre-employment Physical Skills Assessment.
• This position requires pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Job Open Date: 10/05/2026
Job Close Date:
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 driver in good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted for driving infractions as determined by the employer driving standards system., Applicant must pass the physical skills assessment relevant to the job posting title requirements., Applicant must pass the drug and alcohol test relevant to the job posting title requirements.

Legal and Required Notices:
Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58497"">https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58497

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9878032"">https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58497 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:
Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?
• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

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


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