What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety Officer - UT Police Department position at UTHealth Houston?
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.
We are looking for a Full-Time Public Safety Officer to join the UT Police Department in Houston, TX. The primary purpose of the 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. In emergencies, facilitate the orderly evacuation of the buildings and structures.
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 Key Accountabilities:
Essential Functions
- Patrol: Patrols university buildings and property on foot to prevent theft, vandalism or fire.
- Calls for Service: Responds to calls for service and provides requested services in a timely manner and in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Screening: Actively screens all persons entering university facilities; challenges persons without appropriate identification and all suspicious persons.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
- IAHSS - Certification As A Security Officer One or more levels of certification (Certified Healthcare Security Officer, Certified Advancd Healthcare Security Offficer, or Certified Health Security Supervisor) required
Minimum Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required Some college preferred
Minimum Experience:
- 1 year of experience in a customer-focused position required 2 years of experience in a customer-focused position preferred None with preferred education
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
Security Sensitive: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
