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Alamo Colleges

DPS Officer - DIS - req13399

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What they do

A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.

$64,419 / year median in Texas

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

Posting closes on: 9/20/2026 at 6:00pm CST Hours per
Week:
40
Hourly or Salaried:
Hourly Grade:
Staff(S11) Funding source:
Hard Money Benefits Eligible:
Yes Location:
Department of Public Safety United States Outside working hours if other than M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Must be able to work all shifts. 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.
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 organization's 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