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University and campus security positions across Austin — UT Austin's UTPD civilian Guard path, the UTPD Police Cadet paid 28-week academy, ACC District Police 'Bats to Badges' free law enforcement training with $47,840+ during training, St. Edward's University Police Officer, and contracted campus patrol through Allied Universal.

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What university security jobs are available in Austin?+
Four distinct employment tracks. UTPD Guards — civilian, non-sworn security staff at The University of Texas at Austin: monitoring and assisting with the security of university buildings and properties, driving a UT vehicle and bicycle, completing written reports, and monitoring security sensitive equipment. No TCOLE license required — accessible entry into UT direct employment with UT benefits. UTPD Police Cadet — sworn officer track: upon hire, cadets attend the paid 28-week UT System Police Academy, then complete a 16-week Field Training Program before solo patrol duties. Age 21 on commission date required; 30 college credit hours minimum. ACC 'Bats to Badges' — Austin Community College's paid law enforcement training program, covering the entire 6–8 month Basic Peace Officer Academy at no cost to the candidate with up to 75% salary during training. St. Edward's University Police Officer — full and on-call police officer positions, TCOLE required, patrol/investigation/traffic enforcement.
What is the UTPD Cadet program and how do I apply?+
The UTPD Police Cadet program hires candidates into the University of Texas Police Department and immediately enrolls them in the 28-week UT System Police Academy — candidates are employed and paid while attending the academy. This is one of the few entry paths in Texas law enforcement where the agency pays you through the full training program rather than requiring you to complete a civilian academy first. Upon academy completion, cadets pass the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) State Licensing Exam to become commissioned officers, then complete a 16-week Field Training Program with experienced UTPD officers. UTPD officers may have opportunities to work in specialized units including K-9, Motors, Investigations, Training and Recruiting, and Medical District services. Apply at hr.utexas.edu when positions are posted. Contact UTPD Recruiting at (512) 232-7992 or joinutpd@austin.utexas.edu. The application process takes approximately 4–6 months.
What is ACC's 'Bats to Badges' program?+
Austin Community College's Bats to Badges program is one of the most accessible paths to a commissioned law enforcement career in the Austin area. The program enrolls eligible applicants — including ACC employees — in a 6–8 month approved Basic Peace Officer Academy at no cost to the participant. During training, cadets receive up to 75% of the salary paid to entry-level officers, with a minimum of $47,840. Upon successfully completing the academy, passing the TCOLE licensing exam, and being commissioned by the ACC Chief of Police, cadets receive 100% of pay grade 121, which was $56,919 for FY25, in exchange for a 2-year commitment as a full-time officer with the ACC District Police Department. ACC District Police officers are sworn TCOLE peace officers with the same authority as municipal police officers and county sheriffs — authorized to carry firearms and make arrests. Contact ACCDPD at (512) 223-1231 or accpd@austincc.edu, headquartered at 6101 Highland Campus Drive, Building 4000, Suite 2390.
What does university security pay in Austin?+
Pay varies significantly by track. UTPD Guard (civilian non-sworn): UT staff compensation schedule applies — accessible entry-level pay with UT benefits (health coverage paid at 100% for employees, 50% for family). UTPD Police Officer: Indeed reports the UTPD average at $69,362/yr; ZipRecruiter places the University Police Officer Austin average at $60,182/yr ($28.93/hr) with the 25th–75th percentile range of $47,000–$72,100. UTPD Lateral: $68,626 starting with step increases for every 4 years of prior LE experience. ACC District Police: commissioned officers at $56,919 upon commission (FY25 rate); dispatcher role also active. St. Edward's University: TCOLE-licensed police officer compensation at the university's staff pay scale. Contracted campus security through AU runs $17–$20/hr at Austin education campus accounts.
What's the difference between UTPD Guards and UTPD Police Officers?+
UTPD Guards are civilian, non-sworn employees — they have no arrest powers, do not carry firearms, and do not need TCOLE licensing. Their role is monitoring and assisting with the security of university buildings and properties: friendly information provision to students, employees, and visitors; vehicle and bicycle patrol; written report completion; and monitoring security-sensitive equipment. High school diploma or GED plus a stable work history are the core requirements. UTPD Police Officers are sworn state peace officers — they complete the UT System Police Academy, obtain TCOLE licensing, carry firearms, make arrests, respond to emergencies, and have full law enforcement authority across the UT Austin campus and certain adjacent areas. The Guard role is the accessible first step into UT campus employment; the Cadet and Officer paths require the full law enforcement certification process and the longer application timeline.
Are there contracted campus security jobs in Austin universities?+
Yes. Allied Universal has an active Security Officer – Campus Patrols posting for an education campus in Austin and a Security Flex Officer – Campus posting — both cover university or educational institution accounts. These provide the campus security environment without the TCOLE requirement or the 4–6 month application timeline of direct university employment. Texas A&M System's Round Rock campus (part of the Austin metro) has a Security Officer in Training posting active on ZipRecruiter. The contracted campus security track at $17–$20/hr through AU is the fastest path to active campus security employment while direct university hiring processes run their timeline.
Overview

Austin University Security: UTPD, ACC Bats to Badges, and a 55,000-Student Campus

UT Austin is one of the largest campuses in the United States — 55,000+ students, 20,000+ faculty and staff, and a campus spanning hundreds of acres in the heart of Austin's urban core. UTPD is a fully accredited state police agency with 100+ employees, K-9 teams, a mounted patrol, a Motors unit, dedicated Investigations, and its own 911 Dispatch Center. Getting into UTPD — whether through the Guard civilian track or the Cadet sworn officer pathway — means joining one of the most professionally developed campus law enforcement agencies in Texas.

ACC District Police's Bats to Badges program is one of the most genuinely distinctive law enforcement opportunity programs in Texas. The combination of a no-cost academy, salary during training, and a commission path that pays $56,919 upon successful completion makes ACC one of the most accessible TCOLE career paths in the Austin area for candidates who don't yet have a law enforcement background. Chief Dixon's description — 'At ACC, this job is more about customer service than it is law enforcement. We love engaging with students and employees' — reflects the campus police model that makes university law enforcement a distinct career from municipal PD patrol.

St. Edward's University, Concordia University Texas, and Southwestern University in Georgetown (40 miles north of Austin) all have active or recurring police officer postings accessible from the Austin market. The university security employment ecosystem in Austin is larger and more varied than any other Texas city because of the combination of UT Austin's flagship scale, ACC's multi-campus district, and the multiple private universities in the metro.

Overview & Duties
Role Overview

What University Security Officers Do in Austin

UTPD Guards on the civilian track patrol university buildings and grounds on foot, bicycle, and vehicle — they are the welcoming security presence that 55,000 students and thousands of daily visitors encounter at building entrances, parking areas, and campus event spaces. They monitor security equipment, direct traffic during high-traffic periods and large events, and complete written reports on activity and incidents. The role doesn't carry arrest authority but does carry the UT direct employment benefits and the campus community relationship that distinguishes university security from commercial building security.

UTPD Police Officers — whether newly commissioned cadets completing Field Training or laterals with prior LE experience — conduct full patrol of the UT campus, respond to 911 calls, conduct investigations, and support major events including Longhorns football game days (one of the highest-attendance college football programs in the country). Game day at UT is among the most intensive single-day campus security events in Texas, requiring coordination with APD, campus operations, and thousands of arriving fans. UTPD officers accumulate specialized unit opportunities over their tenure that most municipal agencies don't offer at comparable career stages.

Duties

Common Duties & Responsibilities

  • UTPD Guard — civilian track, building/property security, bicycle and vehicle patrol, written reports, security equipment monitoring; no TCOLE required
  • UTPD Police Cadet — paid 28-week UT System Police Academy, 16-week Field Training Program, then solo patrol as commissioned TCOLE officer
  • UTPD Lateral Officer — $68,626 starting + step increases; K-9, Motors, Investigations, Medical District, Training units available
  • ACC Bats to Badges — 6–8 month paid academy (free to participant), $47,840+ during training, $56,919 upon commission (FY25), 2-year commitment
  • ACC District Police Dispatcher — communications support for 24/7 multi-campus ACC police operations
  • St. Edward's University Police Officer and On-Call Police Officer — TCOLE required, patrol/investigation/traffic/university policy enforcement
  • Allied Universal Campus Patrols Austin — education campus contracted security, $17–$20/hr, faster entry than direct university hiring
  • Game day security at UT Austin — Longhorns football and basketball, coordination with APD and campus operations
Compensation

Typical Pay in Austin, TX

Austin university security: UTPD Police Officer $60,182/yr avg ($28.93/hr ZipRecruiter Jan 2026); Indeed reports $69,362/yr. UTPD Lateral $68,626 starting. ACC Bats to Badges $47,840+ during training → $56,919 commissioned. AU campus patrol $17–$20/hr contracted. UTPD Guard: UT staff compensation + 100% employer-paid employee health coverage.

Entry Level
$17–20/hr
~$35k–42k/yr contracted campus
Experienced
$20–29/hr
~$42k–60k/yr UTPD Guard to Officer
Lead / Senior
$29–33/hr
~$60k–69k/yr UTPD sworn/lateral

UTPD Cadet pathway gets you paid through academy. ACC Bats to Badges costs you nothing and pays $47,840 during training. St. Edward's Police Officer active. Get your alert for Austin university security openings.

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Requirements & Schedules
Requirements

What You Need

  • UTPD Guard: high school diploma or GED, stable work history, clean driving record, ability to operate UT vehicle and bicycle
  • UTPD Police Cadet: US citizen, age 21 on commission date, 30 college credit hours minimum, no felonies or Class A/B misdemeanors within 10 years, 4–6 month application process
  • UTPD Lateral: prior TCOLE licensing, experience in law enforcement
  • ACC Bats to Badges: eligibility confirmed with ACC HR; 2-year service commitment upon commission
  • St. Edward's Police Officer: TCOLE peace officer license, 30+ credit hours from accredited college
  • AU Campus Patrols: Texas Level 2 Non-Commissioned Security Officer license
  • Clean background throughout — university employment includes thorough background investigations for all tracks
Schedules

Typical Schedules & Environments

  • UTPD: 24/7 operation — Guard and Officer positions cover all shifts including overnight and game days
  • ACC District Police: 24 hours/day, 365 days/year, all shifts across 11 campuses
  • Bats to Badges academy: 6–8 month full-time training program
  • St. Edward's: patrol, investigation, and traffic enforcement schedule following university operations
  • AU Campus Patrols: education campus hours with event coverage for campus activities
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