Public Safety Officer

Salary: $38,225.00 Annually
Location : Richmond Campus, 5333 FM 1640, Richmond, TX
Job Type: Support Staff Full Time
Job Number: 2607 S 056
Department: Vice Pres of Finance and Administration
Division: Security
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: 8/18/2026 10:00 AM Central


General Description
The hours for the Public Safety Officer will be from 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday with possible weekend work opportunities available. This position may have to occasionally travel to other campuses to fill in when needed. Days and times are subject to change at any time to meet the needs of the security department.

Under the direction of the Director of Security and Public Safety, the Public Safety Officer is responsible for the safety and security of persons including College employees, students, guest of/and visitors to the campus; the protection of College property, including buildings, grounds, equipment and other assets of the College. The Public Safety Officer will provide assistance in emergency situations or conditions, and take action appropriate to the crisis situation within legal limits of the department's authority.

Requirements
This position requires a high school diploma or GED and two (2) years of security, law enforcement, or related work experience. The person in this position must be at least 21 years old and have no felony criminal convictions. A Texas Driver License and insurable driving record is required. The person in this position must be skilled in conflict resolution and avoidance, and have exemplary public relations skills. A criminal background check is also required.
To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents:

1. Copy of Texas Driver License
2. Resume
3. Cover Letter outlining relevant work experience

All documents must be attached to one online application to be considered. Please re-open your application form to verify all documents are properly attached.
Summary of Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) Full Time Benefits:

At No Cost to the Employee
Health Insurance (after 90 day waiting period)
Life Insurance of $5,000 (after 90 day waiting period)
Long Term Disability Coverage

Optional Coverage at Employee's Cost
Dependent Health Insurance (after 90 day waiting period)
Dental Insurance
Optional Life Insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
Voluntary Accidental Death Insurance
Long & Short Term Disability Insurance

Optional Premium Conversions
Dependant (Day) Care Reimbursement
Health Care Reimbursement

Retirement Options
Teachers' Retirement System Fund (TRS) (after 90 day waiting period)
403b Optional Retirement Programs (ORP) (after 90 day waiting period)
Tax- deferred Annuities

Participation in Social Security is mandatory.
Additional Benefits

Free WCJC Tuition Free WCJC tuition for employees and dependents (does not include Continuing Education classes)
Personal Days Two personal days per year
Holidays 25 paid holidays per year for twelve month full time employees

Sick Days 1.5 sick days per month - maximum number accrued is 60 days
Nine month employees may accrue 13.50 days per year
Twelve month employees may accrue 18.50 days per year
Vacation Days Twelve month employees who work 40 hours per week for 12 months - 12 vacation days per year
COBRA Benefits COBRA benefits available upon separation from WCJC

Please note: All benefits will be discussed in depth with each new WCJC employee during New Employee Orientation. Questions regarding benefits should be directed to the WCJC Payroll and Benefits Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io.
01


Do you have a high school diploma or GED and two (2) years of security, law enforcement, or related work experience?

• Yes
• No

02


Work experience is required for me to meet the minimum qualifications for this position. I understand that if I do not include my work experience in my WCJC online application, I will not be deemed qualified for this position.

• Yes
• No

03


Are you at least 21 years old and have no felony criminal convictions?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you have a Texas Driver License and insurable driving record?

• Yes
• No

05


Are you skilled in conflict resolution and avoidance, and have exemplary public relations skills?

• Yes
• No

06


To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents: 1) Copy of Texas Driver License, 2) Resume, 3) Cover Letter outlining relevant work experience. Did you attach these items? Please note that your application will not be accepted without attaching these items.

• Yes
• No

07


**** WCJC has multiple campus locations. I understand the responsibilities of this job may require travel from one location to another and/or that my working location and hours are subject to change at any time during my employment with WCJC to meet department/division needs to ensure student success at the College.********

• Yes
• No

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