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UTRGV Police Directory: (956) 882-7777
UTRGV Campus Emergency: (956) 882-4911
Emergency: 911
Email: police@utrgv.edu

Edinburg Campus:

Police Station
501 N. Sugar Road,
Edinburg TX 78539

Brownsville/Harlingen Campus:

Police Station
2671 FJRM Ave.
Brownsville, TX 78520

Laredo Campus:

Police Station
1937 Bustamante St.
Laredo, TX 78041

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Public Safety Officers (PSO)

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Police Department, is a component member of the University of Texas System. The University Police Department has the duty and responsibility of providing law enforcement and security related services on a 24 hour basis to the University community. Services are provided to properties that are owned, leased or otherwise under the control of the UT System and component institution.

The function of the UT System PSO is to provide service and information to students, employees and visitors; to enforce the rules and regulations of a component institution of The University of Texas System pertaining to the operation and parking of vehicles on University property; to help safeguard property of a component institution of The University of Texas System.

General Qualifications

  • Requires a high school diploma/GED.
  • Must possess a valid Texas driver's license with a satisfactory driving record that meets or exceeds UT System policy and standards to operate any UT vehicle.
  • Minimum age of 18.
  • Good physical condition.
  • Flexibility to work days, evenings or nights.
  • Pass a criminal history background check.

Training and Recruitment Contact Officer

For more information, contact Lt. Brian Carpenter at 956-665-5014 or brian.carpenter@utrgv.edu

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