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Lateral Officers

Join our team of experienced officers keeping campus safe and secure.

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Police Cadets

Get hands-on experience supporting officers while learning the basics of law enforcement.

Communications Operators

Communication Operators

Be the vital link connecting the public to police response.

Public Safety Officers UTPD

Public Safety Officers

Patrol campus, assist the public, and help keep the community safe.

Benefits & Disqualifiers

Benefits

The UTPD is proud to offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including:

  • Staff Educational Benefit — covers the cost of tuition and fees for three undergraduate or graduate hours
  • Overtime pay for hours in excess of 40/week
  • Equipment and uniforms provided
  • Participation in the Teacher’s Retirement System (TRS)
  • Paid holidays (see the Holiday schedule from HRS )
  • Paid vacation starting at 12 days per year
  • Sick leave: 8 hours/month, unlimited accrual
  • Worker’s Compensation Insurance
  • Automatic Health Insurance Package, which includes:
Disqualifiers

An applicant will be disqualified if they meet any of the following criteria:

  • Not a U.S. citizen.
  • Does not meet the minimum age requirement for the position applied for:
    • Lateral Police Officer: 21 years old
    • Police Cadet: 20 years, 6 months
    • Police Communications Operator: 18 years old
  • Currently on court‐ordered community supervision or probation for a Class B misdemeanor or higher within the past 10 years.
  • Currently charged with or under indictment for any criminal offense.
  • Convicted of a Class B misdemeanor or higher in the past 10 years.
  • Convicted of a felony.
  • Convicted of any family or domestic violence offense(s).
  • Prohibited by state or federal law from operating a motor vehicle (e.g., suspended license).
  • Convicted of six or more traffic violations, or convicted of failing to maintain financial responsibility within the last 24 months.
  • Driver license suspended for refusal to submit to a chemical test within the last 5 years.
  • Delinquent on child support within the last 5 years as determined by a court or Texas Attorney General’s Office.
  • Marijuana use within the past 3 years.
  • Habitual marijuana use within the past 5 years.
  • Marijuana use while serving as a law enforcement officer, correctional officer, security officer, or firefighter/EMT.
  • Use of inhalants (paint, glue, etc.) for intoxication within the past 5 years.
  • Use of hallucinogenic drugs (e.g., LSD, PCP, Psilocybin) within the past 5 years.
  • Abuse of prescription medicines (prescribed to self or others) within the past 5 years.
  • Use of any other controlled substances (amphetamines, methamphetamines, cocaine, opium, barbiturates, heroin, morphine, ecstasy, Eve) within the past 5 years.
  • Illegal sale, production, cultivation, or transportation of marijuana or any other controlled substances.
  • TCOLE or other law enforcement license denied, revoked, voluntarily surrendered, or any violations of Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1701.
  • Investigated, terminated, asked to resign, or resigned from any prior employment due to:
    • Improper disclosure of confidential CJIS information
    • Felony offense
    • Sex crimes
    • Sexual harassment
    • Discriminatory or retaliatory acts
    • Any offense involving moral turpitude
  • Separated from any law enforcement or related position due to:
    • Termination for excessive or serious disciplinary reasons
    • Resignation to avoid suspension or termination
    • Resignation during a disciplinary investigation without final disposition
    • Termination for untruthfulness
    • Termination for insubordination

For questions about disqualifiers or the application process, please call (512) 232-7992 or email joinutpd@austin.utexas.edu.

Start the Application Process:

Complete and submit a resume-based application by visiting The University of Texas at Austin Human Resources.

Qualified applicants will be required to pass a variety of entrance and qualification examinations, including a Physical Fitness Test. Applicants will then complete an in-depth personal history application, and undergo a background investigation, interviews, and related examinations. The application process takes approximately 4-6 months.

We accept applications only for positions that are currently open. Please check current job postings before applying.

The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, Vietnam era or special disabled veteran's status, or sexual orientation.