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Police Officer (I - Iv)
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What they do
A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.
$64,419 / year median in Texas
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Protect What Matters Most. Serve with Purpose.
At University Health, our Police Officers play a critical role in creating a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, physicians, and staff. We are seeking dedicated law enforcement professionals who are committed to service, professionalism, and protecting the well-being of our healthcare community.
This is more than a policing role â it is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day in a fast-paced healthcare environment where compassion and public safety go hand in hand.
Position Summary / ResponsibilitiesThe Police Officer provides service, information, and assistance to patients, guests, staff, and physicians throughout University Health facilities and properties. This role is responsible for protecting life and property on all property owned, leased, rented, or otherwise under the jurisdiction and control of University Health.
Key responsibilities include:
Preventing crime and suppressing disturbancesInvestigating criminal offenses and arresting offendersEnforcing criminal laws, Health System policies, rules, and regulationsEnsuring the safety, welfare, and protection of patients, guests, staff, and propertyExercising independent judgment in emergency and non-emergency situationsPromoting the Health System's Guest Relations Policy through professional and respectful interactionsCareer Ladder OpportunitiesUniversity Health offers promotion opportunities for Police Officers who meet certain career ladder criteria. Opportunities include Police Officer I â IV. Those criteria may be found here:
Police Officer Career Ladder CriteriaSalary RangesPolice Officer I(0+ yrs)Police Officer II(4+ yrs)Police Officer III(8+ yrs)Police Officer IV(12+ yrs)$
At University Health, our Police Officers play a critical role in creating a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, physicians, and staff. We are seeking dedicated law enforcement professionals who are committed to service, professionalism, and protecting the well-being of our healthcare community.
This is more than a policing role â it is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day in a fast-paced healthcare environment where compassion and public safety go hand in hand.
Position Summary / ResponsibilitiesThe Police Officer provides service, information, and assistance to patients, guests, staff, and physicians throughout University Health facilities and properties. This role is responsible for protecting life and property on all property owned, leased, rented, or otherwise under the jurisdiction and control of University Health.
Key responsibilities include:
Preventing crime and suppressing disturbancesInvestigating criminal offenses and arresting offendersEnforcing criminal laws, Health System policies, rules, and regulationsEnsuring the safety, welfare, and protection of patients, guests, staff, and propertyExercising independent judgment in emergency and non-emergency situationsPromoting the Health System's Guest Relations Policy through professional and respectful interactionsCareer Ladder OpportunitiesUniversity Health offers promotion opportunities for Police Officers who meet certain career ladder criteria. Opportunities include Police Officer I â IV. Those criteria may be found here:
Police Officer Career Ladder CriteriaSalary RangesPolice Officer I(0+ yrs)Police Officer II(4+ yrs)Police Officer III(8+ yrs)Police Officer IV(12+ yrs)$
- $•$•$•$•$•$•$•Licensure / CertificationCurrent TCOLE license eligibility is mandatoryWhy Join University Health?