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DPS Officer - DIS - req14317

Alamo Colleges District

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Compensation
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Location
San Antonio, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Texas Peace Officer License Or Reactivation ExamValid Driver License

Job overview

The DPS Officer patrols and performs enforcement, detection, and crime-prevention duties to protect the safety and welfare of faculty, staff, students, visitors, and property under Alamo Colleges District’s control and jurisdiction. The position reports to the District Department of Public Safety. Candidates must be willing to work nights and weekends. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; an associate’s degree and two years of licensed peace officer experience are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PatrollingLaw EnforcementCrime DetectionCrime Prevention

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentAssociate's DegreeTwo Years Licensed Peace Officer ExperienceValid Driver LicenseInsurable Through Organization's InsurersTexas Peace Officer License or Reactivation ExamBasic Peace Officer Certification

Full job description

DPS Officer - DIS - req14317 If you are a TRS or ORP retiree please contact Employment at [email protected] for clarification on eligibility of this position. Posting closes on: 12/20/2026 at 6:00pm CST The date after which applications are not guaranteed review is 10/30/2026. Hours per Week: 40 Hourly or Salaried: Hourly Funding source: Hard Money Number of opening: 2 Benefits Eligible: Yes Location: Department of Public Safety 2222 N. Alamo St. San Antonio, Texas, 78215 United States Outside working hours if other than M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Candidates must be willing to work nights and weekends. Job Summary and Description Patrols and provides enforcement, detection and crime prevention duties in the protection, safety and welfare of faculty, staff, students, visitors and all property within the area under the control and jurisdiction of Alamo Colleges District. Reports to the District Department of Public Safety. To view a complete job description, click here. Qualifications Minimum Education/Experience: - Graduation from high school or equivalent (GED). Preferred Education/Experience: - Associate's degree. - Two years of experience as a licensed peace officer. Required Licenses and Certifications: - Must possess and maintain a valid driver license. Must be insurable through the organizations insurers. - Licensed as a peace officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) or have successfully completed the TCOLE reactivation examination two or more years ago. - Prefer Basic Peace Officer certification by the TCOLE Motor Vehicle Report is required in addition to background check and drug screen EEO Statement Alamo Colleges District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, EEO/M/F/D/VEVRAA

How this job compares

Set against the 2,658 open Security Officer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$59–96K/yr121 salary ranges
  • Texas median$18–19/hr106 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 234 open Security Officer jobs in Texas and 2,658 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
Security Officer postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (639 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 1,255 of the 2,658 open Security Officer jobs (47%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

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