Chief Security Officer

Position Overview Chief Security Officer – Office of the President. Location: Austin, TX. Weekly hours: 40. FLSA status: Exempt. Start date: Immediately. Duration: Expected to continue. Responsibilities The Chief Security Officer (CSO) proactively organizes and builds the University’s security culture, attitude, and environment to advance mission and priorities. The CSO oversees the UT Austin Police Department and Office of Emergency Management, two high‑performing and mission‑critical units. The CSO will also build and oversee strategic security infrastructure planning functions in coordination with other university leaders. A member of the President’s cabinet, the CSO will actively collaborate with leaders across the University and University System, coordinating resources and managing the effective implementation of security strategy. As a leader of leaders, the CSO serves in a non‑commissioned position with experience and credentials to oversee law enforcement, emergency management, security intelligence, security infrastructure and crisis management. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Advanced training in law enforcement or emergency management. Minimum 20 years of professional experience in increasingly complex and responsible roles. Experience leading, building, and cultivating teams in a security‑related organization. Fluency in law enforcement, emergency management, security technology, security infrastructure, and crisis management. Experience building, managing, and allocating resources of all types (human, financial, technology, equipment). Eligibility to hold security clearances for a variety of agencies. Class “C” driver’s license and a current three‑year driving record. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications Experience advising on security infrastructure in existing built environments and new facilities. Professional experience in large, complex, multifaceted organizations, including both public and private sectors. Experience with drug and alcohol testing requirements (pre‑employment, post‑accident, random, etc.). Salary and Working Conditions Salary Range: OPEN. Working conditions: All weather, extreme temperatures, standard office, keyboard, manual dexterity, climbing stairs and ladders, lifting and moving, may work around chemical fumes, chemicals, biohazards, or electrical/mechanical hazards. Work shift Monday–Friday during standard business hours. Evening, weekend, and holiday hours required as necessary. Benefits Competitive health benefits (employee premiums 100%, family 50%). Voluntary vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options. Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays. Teacher Retirement System of Texas, defined benefit retirement plan with employer matching. Additional voluntary retirement programs: tax‑sheltered annuity 403(b), 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 UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card. Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Texas