Career Opportunities

• Cadet/Police Officer
• Guard
• Communication Officer
• Application Process and Frequently Asked Questions

The function of the UT System Guard is to provide service and information to students, employees and visitors; to enforce the rules and regulations of a component institution of The University of Texas System pertaining to the operation and parking of vehicles on University property; to help safeguard property of a component institution of The University of Texas System.

Typical Duties

• Check permits on vehicles entering and parking on campus.
• Stand for long periods of time while directing traffic.
• Issue permits.
• Enforce parking regulations or maintain a security post.
• Properly issue University parking citations to violators in a manner as prescribed by the department.
• Patrol buildings, grounds, parking lots, garages and stairways, checking for fires, water leaks and general building security.
• Report all irregularities, emergencies, or suspicious activity to the University Police Department.
• Assist persons being evacuated in emergencies.
• Hear and respond to audible emergency alarms and instructions transmitted on the police radio.
• Respond audibly to public inquiries and transmit clearly over a police radio.
• Provide occasional personal escort services to students, staff, faculty or visitors.
• Provide motorist assistance when needed or requested.
• Generally assist sworn police personnel as directed.
• Assist sworn police personnel with detained or arrested persons. Guard personnel often accompany sworn officers to detention or jail facilities.

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General Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma/GED.
• Must possess a valid Texas driver's license with a satisfactory driving record that meets or exceeds UT System policy and standards to operate any UT vehicle.
• Minimum age of 18.
• No previous experience is required.
• Home telephone.
• Good physical condition.
• Flexibility to work days, evenings or nights. Overtime may be required.
• Pass a criminal history background check.

Other Related Information

All successful candidates are required to comply with all UT System Police or departmental policies, procedures, and directives; UT System Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents, institutional rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Persons with college credit hours from an accredited college or university that meet established requirements may be eligible to become Police Cadets.

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Shift Assignments

Assignments are subject to change at any time depending on the needs of the department.

• Guards may be assigned to any one of three shifts, working days or nights, with varying days off throughout the week.
• Guards may be required to work overtime assignments.
• Shift assignments or overtime assignments may include working holidays or weekends.

Working Conditions

A general description of the working conditions is noted below but is not limited to the following:

• Indoor assignments typically require guards to patrol the campus facilities on foot. Occasionally a guard assumes a fixed post assignment. Any indoor assignment may require standing, sitting or walking for lengthy periods of time.
• A motorized patrol vehicle typically performs outside patrol assignments. However, this assignment is also performed with a bicycle or on foot. Guards are routinely exposed to inclement weather conditions for lengthy periods of time.
• In general, due to the nature and scope of this position, work does involve a degree of hazard.

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Uniforms and Equipment

The department issues uniforms and related equipment. The guard will be required to wear the uniform as prescribed by UT System Police and/or departmental policy, rules, regulations or directive.

The new guard, at their own expense, will be required to provide socks and footwear as prescribed by appropriate rules or regulations.

Assignment and Field Training

The new guard will be assigned to a shift and a field-training guard (FTG). The new guard will then undergo approximately 3 weeks of training with the FTG. The FTG is responsible for orienting and training the guard on all aspects related to the guard position. The FTG also assists the guard with their training by observing, evaluating and grading their progress on a daily basis.

If the new guard successfully completes the field-training program, they may be assigned to a shift and placed on regular status.

For further recruiting information:

The University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
UNIVERSITY POLICEDEPARTMENT
5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75390-9027
214- 648-8311

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