Location: SAN ANTONIO, TX
Category: Staff Full Time
Job Type: Non-Exempt
Posted On: Fri Jan 23 2026
Job Description:
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the police sergeant, the police officer's main function is to prevent and suppresses criminal activity and to ensure a safe and secure learning environment on campus. In addition, the police officer enforces governmental laws and regulations as well as university policies and procedures; perform police, traffic, crime prevention, and other duties. The police officer is responsible to safeguard all university assets, enforce traffic and parking regulations, investigates vehicle accidents and enforces Federal, state, and local laws as well as university regulations and policies.
Performance Metrics:
- Patrol Effectiveness and Visibility
- Metric: Completes assigned foot, bike, and vehicular patrols across designated campus areas with high visibility and proactive engagement.
- Incident Response and Report Accuracy
- Metric: Responds to calls for service, including medical, criminal, and traffic incidents in a timely, professional manner and produces accurate and complete documentation.
- Policy Compliance and Community Service
- Metric: Demonstrates knowledge and consistent enforcement of university policies, laws, and ordinances while maintaining a service-oriented approach with students, staff, and visitors.
Essential Functions:
1. Assist as panel a member during interview boards.
2. Assists the university community and visitors by providing general information.
3. Conduct courtesy services such but not limited to battery jump-starts, opening locked vehicles, and airing tires.
4. Conduct parameter patrol on Our Lady of the Lake Convent, McCollough and Regen Hall.
5. Enforces federal, state, and local laws and ordinances and University regulations and policies.
6. Investigates traffic accidents and criminal offenses and prepares investigation and special reports.
7. Makes arrests and appear in court as direct
8. Monitors and provides traffic and parking enforcement
9. Monitors external grounds lighting and generates work orders for light replacement when needed.
10. Opens and closes buildings, turns light on and off as needed.
11. Prevents and suppresses crime by being highly visible and by performing aggressive and continuous foot, bike and vehicular patrol.
12. Provide escorts on campus when directed to
13. Provides security surveillance of university facilities.
14. Responds and assist with all emergency detentions
15. Responds to all medical emergencies and is First Aid/CPR and AED certified
Additional Responsibilities:
- Performs other related duties as assigned by a supervisor.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in both office and field settings on a rotating shift schedule in all weather conditions.
Tools and Equipment Used:
Patrol vehicle, police radio, handgun, less than non-lethal weapons as required, handcuffs, first aid equipment, and personal computer including word processing software.
Job Requirements:
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a police officer to successfully perform the essential functions of this job which are as follows: sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, run, use hands and fingers, handle or operate objects, reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste and smell. The police officer may be required to carry, drag, or restrain individuals from 50 to 300 pounds and lift in excess of 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Hazards:
Conditions present high stress and threat to personal safety during periods of search, seizure and arrest; may be exposed to toxic materials, blood-borne pathogens and other infectious environments; have to deal with unruly or dangerous individuals, unsafe building sites and the use deadly force; may be required to extend work schedule during university emergency situations as deemed necessary to ensure public safety by the Chief of Police.
Emergency Essential Personnel / Positions (EEPP): The position of Police Officer is listed as a first responder and an emergency essential personal / position for Our Lady of the Lake University. EEPP positions shall be required to perform key duties and requirements during a crisis and emergencies on OLLU campuses. This entails a temporary or permanent relocation or redeployment between campuses as well as the possibility of remaining in an area when extreme hazardous conditions have occurred, could occurred or may occurred. Upon accepting a position as an EEPP with Our Lady of the Lake Police Department, you agree and accept to be recalled by the Chief of Police during all campus emergencies and will fulfill these duties and responsibilities due to the mission essential nature of EEPP positions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Ability to be on call 24 hrs. / 7 days a week and be able to respond to all campus emergencies as directed by the Chief of Police through the Lieutenant and Police Sergeant.
2. Ability to be on call 24 hrs. / 7 days a week and can respond to all campus emergencies as directed by the Chief of Police through the Lieutenant and Police Sergeant.
3. Ability to accomplish tasks in a professional and expeditious manner.
4. Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and possess good communication skills.
5. Ability to successfully complete the handgun, shotgun and patrol rifle qualifications.
6. Ability to successfully complete the TCOLE required physical exam, psychological exam, and drug screen.
7. Ability to work and cover half or full shift in the event of manpower shortage with limited notification and subject to shift rotations.
8. Ability to work holidays and required shift work to include days, evenings, nights and weekends.
9. Able to work under stressful situations Possess strong interpersonal skills (verbal and writing).
10. Dependability regarding handling work assignments and critical incidents.
11. Knowledge of Texas driving rules and regulations as evidenced by possession of current Texas driver's license.
12. Must be able to travel to the offsite campuses (San Antonio, Houston & La Feria) and be able to stay for an extended period.
13. Possess a basic knowledge of data entry and criminal report assessment.
Education and Experience:
- High School graduate or GED required.
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Honorable discharge from military service (DD-2140) if applicable.
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Must have a Basic TCOLE peace officer's license.
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One year of experience required as a certified peace officer, preferably in a college/university environment.
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Valid Texas driver's license with good driving record required.
Additional Information:
Employment with Our Lady of the Lake University is contingent upon the applicant undergoing a background investigation.
OLLU seeks to attract, develop and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administrators. The University is committed to diversity and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities. EOE
Our Lady of the Lake University uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
