Public Safety Officer - University of Texas Police Department_
Houston
Public Safety Officer - University of Texas Police Department
**Location:** Houston, Texas
**Category:** Protective Services
UTHealth Houston General Administration
Requisition #: 240001Q0
**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 wont 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 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.
**Position Key Accountabilities:**
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.
Other 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.
**Certification/Skills:**
Valid Class A, B or C Texas driver's license required.
One or more levels of certification (Certified Healthcare Security Officer, Certified Advanced Healthcare Security Officer, or Certified Health Security Supervisor) from the International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS).
**Minimum Education:**
High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred Education: Some College.
**Minimum Experience:**
One year of experience in a customer-focused position. With preferred education, no experience required.
Preferred Experience: Two years of experience in a customer-focused position.
**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:**
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.
If you are looking for a great healthcare career in Houston, visitth.edu/careers!
**University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)**
Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth Houston includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.
**UTHealth Benefits**
UTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to the UTHealth Houston Office of Benefits Website.
th.edu/benefits/
**Equal Employment Opportunity Statement**
UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.
UTHealthHoustonhas adopted a policy consistent with CMS regulations to protect our patients and university community from exposure to COVID-19. This policy affects all employees, residents, fellows, students, contractors, new hires, visiting scholars program participants, adjunct faculty, and volunteers who work, train, or collaborate at the John S. Dunn Behavioral Science Center.
In addition, all UTHealthHoustonemployees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner’s hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth’sHoustonrules and regulations, as well as the affiliate’s rules and regulations, including COVID-19 vaccination and safety requirements.
Work location is based on the needs of the department and may be adjusted.