Public Safety Officer

To provide service and information to students, employees, and visitors; to enforce the rules and regulations of the U.T. System Administration or an institution of The University of Texas System and to help safeguard property of the U.T. System Administration or an institution of The University of Texas System.
Ability to work in variable weather conditions, and any one of three shifts with varying days off. Job duties require the ability to drive, walk, run, stoop, climb, crouch, push, jump-over, pull, carry, reach above head, lift, lower, hand-wrist and elbow motion, grasp, and hold. Also, must be able to lift 40 to 50lbs occasionally.
Will be required to work rotating shift assignments on days, evenings, and nights with varying days off and on holidays. Subject to emergency recall during various types of unusual occurrences and emergencies.

Minimum Education and Experience

Graduation from high school, vocational school or equivalent.; valid Texas Driver’s license; physical and mental capability to properly carry out responsibilities and duties as a guard.

Preferred Education and Experience

N/A

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides service to students and employees.
• Directs flow of traffic and parking of cars when needed.
• Patrols buildings and grounds to check for fires, water leaks, potential security and safety hazards and general building security, reporting all irregularities, emergencies, or suspicious activity.
• 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.
• Locks and unlocks buildings, assists motorists with vehicle problems (as trained), and assists authorized personnel with building access.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Physical Activities

Working Conditions

Additional Information

What we have to Offer:

UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusiveness. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Medical insurance – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
• Vision Insurance
• Long and short-term disability
• Retirement Plan Options
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays

About UT Dallas

The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world. A diversity of people, ideas and perspectives is crucial to our vision and mission. A charter member of SEA ( STEMM Equity Achievement) Change, UT Dallas is a place where members of the community are welcomed, treated fairly, and encouraged to their pursuit of excellence.

Special Instructions Summary

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE , including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator .

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Have you ever taken money from any place where you have worked, or currently work, without direct permission from a person in authority?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you ever submitted a falsified expense report?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you ever illegally possessed, transported, manufactured or sold a firearm?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you ever stolen from an employer?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you ever submitted an untruthful statement in order to obtain employment?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you ever submitted an untruthful statement on a legal or government document?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you ever taken any illegal drugs at a workplace or while performing a job function?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you used marijuana in any form in the last three years?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you ever used Hashish in any form?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you ever used Speed or Methamphetamines in any form?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you ever used Heroin in any form?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you ever used “GHB” in any form?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you ever used Cocaine in any form?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you ever used “LSD” or “DMT” in any form?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you ever used “X.T.C.” in any form?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you ever been involved or assisted anyone in the smuggling of an illegal drug or substance into this country?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you ever bought anything you knew was stolen?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you ever sold or pawned anything you knew was stolen?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you ever had a security clearance by the government revoked?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you ever knowingly violated a government security clearance?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you ever sold or attempted to sell government information or classified information?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you ever been convicted of an act of domestic violence (family violence)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How many traffic citations have you received within the last 3 years?
  • 0
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5 or more
• * Have you been arrested or charged with a crime by law enforcement other than a traffic citation?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you ever been placed on court ordered probation or parole?
  • Yes
  • No
• * This job requires you to work days, evenings, night shifts, weekends and holidays. Are you willing to work with this type of schedule?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Veteran Employment Preference - Form DD-214

Human Resources,
800 West Campbell Road, AD3.418
Richardson,
TX 75080-3021