Senior Public Safety Officer - University of Texas Police Department

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:  

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees  
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) 
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue! 
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) 
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! 

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... 

• Free financial and legal counseling 
• Free mental health counseling services 
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs 
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. 
• Resources for child and elder care 
• Plus many more! 

Position Summary:

The primary purpose of the Senior Public Safety Officer position is to screen all persons entering the facilities of the University for proper identification. Through observation and patrol, safeguard institutional property, identify security issues and enforce institutional rules and regulations.  Responsible for the indoctrination, training, and supervision of a Public Safety Officer force.  Monitor, operate and report issues identified with security technology, software and devices. Develop, mentor and evaluate personnel to meet professional standards and customer expectations. Act as team leaders and works closely with Supervisor, Public Safety to accomplish department objectives. In the absence of the Public Safety Supervisor may be required to perform Public Safety Supervisor duties. In emergencies, facilitate the orderly evacuation of the buildings and structures.

Position Key Accountabilities:

Leadership and Training:  Provides team leadership, training (to include preparation of lesson plans, instruction, and distribution of educational materials for both entry and in service sessions) and ongoing professional development of Public Safety Officers. Works closely with Public Safety Supervisor to accomplish department objectives. In the absence of the Public Safety Supervisor, may be required to perform Public Safety Supervisor duties.

Patrol Responsibilities and Services:  Patrols university buildings and property on foot to prevent theft, vandalism or fire. Responds to calls for service and provides requested services in a timely manner and in accordance with policies and procedures. Actively screens all persons entering university facilities; challenges persons without appropriate identification and all suspicious persons. Serves as a front-line contact with clients and acts as the customer’s advocate to insure the efficient and effective delivery of security services.

Security:   Meets and confers with security and access control systems management to ensure staff has a clear and thorough working knowledge of security devices and protocols. Ensures security devices are operating reliably and as intended and devices in failure are reported immediately when detected.

Oher Duties as Assigned:   Other duties to include, but not limited to, emergency recall and/or may be required to remain onsite or work extended hours during man-made or natural disasters and unusual occurrences on campus.  Local or long distance travel may be required for training or other business purposes occasionally.