University of Texas at Austin
Police Officer, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, United States
Hiring Department University Police Department
Position Open To All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours 40
FLSA Status To Be Determined at Offer
Earliest Start Date Ongoing
Position Duration Expected to Continue
Location UT MAIN CAMPUS
Job Details General Notes The University of Texas at Austin Police Department (UTPD) is an accredited state police agency, serving the UT community 24 hours a day. UTPD includes an investigative division, K-9 teams, bicycle patrol team and its own 911 Dispatch Center. For more information on UTPD, please visit: https://police.utexas.edu/
This position is open to current University of Texas at Austin Police Department commission officers and external candidates that possess a peace officer's license from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
Your skills will make a difference.
You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:
Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards.
Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees to be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
Application Recruitment and selection information may be communicated via email. Applicants must have physical and mental capabilities to properly perform the responsibilities and duties of a police officer. Applicants considered for hiring will be contacted via email and subject to the following:
DP1-Personal History Statement
Federal Criminal Background Check and Background Investigation
The University of Texas System Police Physical Fitness Test*
Drug Test*
Psychological Exam*
Polygraph Exam*
*May be waived for applicants possessing an active federal security clearance of the appropriate level and an active TCOLE license.
Upon hiring, applicants must complete the UTPD lateral Field Training Program.
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis for any employer without sponsorship.
Purpose To be a commissioned peace officer in the State of Texas, successfully pass the lateral Field Training Program, and conduct the duties and responsibilities as a police officer of the University of Texas at Austin.
Responsibilities
Proactively patrol or work a fixed post while protecting the property of The University of Texas at Austin to prevent crime, maintain the peace, suppress disturbances, and investigate criminal and unusual activities that may occur.
Exercise independent and discretionary judgment within the parameters established by law,
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Hiring Department University Police Department
Position Open To All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours 40
FLSA Status To Be Determined at Offer
Earliest Start Date Ongoing
Position Duration Expected to Continue
Location UT MAIN CAMPUS
Job Details General Notes The University of Texas at Austin Police Department (UTPD) is an accredited state police agency, serving the UT community 24 hours a day. UTPD includes an investigative division, K-9 teams, bicycle patrol team and its own 911 Dispatch Center. For more information on UTPD, please visit: https://police.utexas.edu/
This position is open to current University of Texas at Austin Police Department commission officers and external candidates that possess a peace officer's license from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
Your skills will make a difference.
You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:
Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards.
Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees to be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
Application Recruitment and selection information may be communicated via email. Applicants must have physical and mental capabilities to properly perform the responsibilities and duties of a police officer. Applicants considered for hiring will be contacted via email and subject to the following:
DP1-Personal History Statement
Federal Criminal Background Check and Background Investigation
The University of Texas System Police Physical Fitness Test*
Drug Test*
Psychological Exam*
Polygraph Exam*
*May be waived for applicants possessing an active federal security clearance of the appropriate level and an active TCOLE license.
Upon hiring, applicants must complete the UTPD lateral Field Training Program.
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis for any employer without sponsorship.
Purpose To be a commissioned peace officer in the State of Texas, successfully pass the lateral Field Training Program, and conduct the duties and responsibilities as a police officer of the University of Texas at Austin.
Responsibilities
Proactively patrol or work a fixed post while protecting the property of The University of Texas at Austin to prevent crime, maintain the peace, suppress disturbances, and investigate criminal and unusual activities that may occur.
Exercise independent and discretionary judgment within the parameters established by law,
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