Campus Police Officer

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, TX, USA

Published: 10/9/2025

Police and Public Safety

Full Time

Campus Police Officer

UIW Mission

Position Summary
The Campus Police Officer is responsible for the enforcement of State and Local laws, University Rules and Regulations, and providing service to all community members (university and civilian). The Campus Police Officer reports to Police Chief.

Essential Functions

Job Duties

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:

Applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
Law enforcement techniques and procedures.
Use and care for all UIW equipment and in particular, law enforcement equipment.
The Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 (a.k.a.: Clery Act).

Ability to:

Successfully pass TCOLE firearms qualification standards at time of contingent offer.
Ability to successfully pass a physical and psychological evaluation (L2&L3), as required by TCOLE standards.
Operate and maintain vehicles and equipment.
Effectively read and write.
Recognize dangerous/hazardous situations.
Maintain mental capacity that allows the capability of exercising sound judgment and rational thinking under dangerous and stressful circumstances.
Demonstrate intellectual capabilities during training and testing processes; to include evaluating various scenarios and developing appropriate options and/or alternatives.

Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education

High School Diploma or equivalency.
Completion from a Texas accredited police academy.

Required Work Experience
Graduate from a TCOLE recognized police academy or approved equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications
Intermediate Peace Officer.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

Peace Officer License issued by the TCOLE.
Must have a valid driver license, driving record that is insurable by UIW insurance carrier, and be at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW.

Work Hours
Must be available to work varying shifts, nights and weekends.

Physical Demands
Must be able to fulfill the duties of a Peace Officer which include but are not limited to:

Effect an arrest, subduing resisting individuals, chase fleeing subjects, running, walking, crouching, or crawling
Move equipment, injured/impaired persons, and climb stairs/ladders.
Perform life-saving and rescue procedures.
Actively move about campus for extended periods of time in performance of duties.
Maintain effective audio-visual and perception techniques needed for making observations and for communicating with others.

Posting Number: AS2187PO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Staff (non-exempt)
Desired Start Date: 12/01/2025
Position End Date (if temporary):
Reports To: Chief of Police
Salary: $60,000 annualized
Open Date: 10/09/2025
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant
None.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uiw.edu/postings/29966

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).