Public Safety Officer (PSO)

Job Posting Title :

Public Safety Officer (PSO)

Hiring Department :

University Police Department

Position Open To : All Applicants

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours :

FLSA Status :

To Be Determined at Offer

Earliest Start Date :

Ongoing

Position Duration : Expected to Continue

Expected to Continue

Location : AUSTIN, TX

AUSTIN, TX

Job Details : General Notes

General Notes

The University of Texas at Austin Police Department (UTPD) is a state police agency that employs more than 100 sworn officers.

It is a fully-functioning, accredited state police agency serving the UT community 24 hours a day. For more information on UTPD , please visit : https : / / police.utexas.edu /

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 make a difference in the lives of FAS staff, thereby enhancing 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 7.75% 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

Recruitment and selection information may be communicated via email. See website https : / / police.utexas.edu / careers for a list of requirements.

Only applicants selected to move forward in the first phase of the hiring process will be contacted via email and subject to the

following :

DP1-Personal History Statement (and required documents)

Finalists under consideration for hire will be subject to the following screening requirements and must successfully past a :

• Fingerprinting
• Background check (thorough investigation)

Responsibilities

• Frequent patrolling in a designated UT vehicle and / or on foot as assigned and by being observant at all times.
• Foot patrol includes walking for extended periods and climbing stairs. PSOs have access to a bicycle for patrols upon completing a training class.

PSOs handle door position notification calls on the campus as are dispatched by the Department and will turn in any issues to the appropriate parties for repairs.

• Maintain effective communication with other UTPD personnel and professional, courteous communication with the public. UTPD PSOs should always be visible and approachable to assist any and everyone who needs help.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High school graduation or GED. Stable work history. Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing. Must be able to stand or walk several hours each day and able to work in all weather conditions.

Must be able to provide credible testimony in a court of law. Ability to complete and review forms in detail with accuracy and in a timely manner.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

One or more years of experience as a security guard or police officer. Two years of college level education. Experience operating a handheld radio.

Familiar with police operations. Bilingual English / Spanish.

Driving Required

Class "C" Operator's Driver's License. Applicant selected must provide a current three year Driving Record from the current state of residence.

If not currently a Texas resident, must obtain a Texas Driver's License within 30 days after entering Texas as a new resident.

Acceptable driving record and eligible to operate a university-owned vehicle in accordance with UTS 157.

Salary

$ 36,036

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and / or personal protection equipment (furnished).
• May work in all weather conditions.
• May work in extreme temperatures.
• May work around standard office conditions.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Use of manual dexterity.
• Climbing of stairs.
• Lifting and moving.
• Physical effort required.
• Able to stand or walk for up to 16 hrs.
• Lift up 50 lbs.
• Ride a bicycle

Work Shift

Mandatory overtime. Able to work extended hours (during special events, etc.) other than normal working hours. Irregular shifts, weekends and holidays.

Shift will be determined after hiring based on needs of department.

Required Materials

Resume

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process.

Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file.

Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers : As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find Jobs.

Before you apply though, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile.

This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will need to click the Upload button multiple times in order to attach your Resume, References and any additional Required Materials noted above.

Employment Eligibility :

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers.

Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility :

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.

Background Checks :

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer ,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.

The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency :

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification :

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.

Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify :

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197.

For more information about E-Verify, please see the following :

• E-Verify Poster (English) PDF
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) PDF
• Right To Work Poster (English) PDF
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) PDF

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 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 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.