Applying to UT Police

Qualifications

Applicants must possess the following qualifications:

Must have reached their 21st birthday on the date of commissioning
Must be able to pass a physical agility test
Must have a high school diploma or have passed a General Education Development test
Must be able to meet hearing and visual requirements
Must pass a thorough background investigation and interview panel
Must meet the minimum standards for appointment as required by the Texas Occupations Code, The Texas Administrative Code, and the Rules of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.

Hiring process

The hiring process for UT Police consists of several phases, including, but not limited to, the following steps:

Online application
Screening by UT Police committee to ensure minimum standards are met
Physical agility test
Oral interview board
Background investigation
Interview with chief of police
Medical evaluation
Psychiatric evaluation
Polygraph examination

Lateral hires

UT Police accepts applications for individuals who have successfully completed a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) approved Basic Peace Office Course and successfully passed the TCOLE licensing program.

Salary information

Salaries for police officers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio are determined in accordance with the State's law enforcement salary schedule (Salary Schedule C, Option 3), which is part of the State’s Classification Plan. For additional information, visit police salary.