Police Officer

Police Officer

Apply for the Police Officer role at Texas Health Resources.

Work Location:

Texas Health Arlington, 800 W. Randol Mill Road, TX 76012.

Work Hours:

Full‑Time, rotating shifts.

• All uniforms and duty gear are provided.
• State licensing fees are paid.
• Paid training is included.

• Education
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
  • Associate degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Security or related field preferred.
• Experience
  • 2 years Security or law enforcement preferred.
  • 2 years Healthcare or education preferred.
• Certifications and Licenses
  • Driver’s License Class C (and insurance) required upon hire.
  • Advanced Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (ACPI) maintained annually for 30 days required.
  • Peace Officer license required upon hire.
• Skills
  • Must complete a personal history statement and psychological evaluation; may be subject to further written/oral pre‑assignment test or training.
  • Must be able to follow the Peace Officer Weapons Standard and Qualification General Order to ensure safety of officers, hospital staff, patients, and visitors.
  • Must demonstrate working knowledge of customer‑based Peace Officer management techniques and handle the public and employees in a tactful, diplomatic manner.
  • Must be able to make sound judgments and testify in court to present case facts.
  • Must complete a physical exam and drug screen (or drug screen only if >180‑day break in service) as required by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
  • Must possess the ability to physically defend and/or restrain people, communicate in English, and use good verbal communication skills.
  • Must be able to write clear and concise incident reports and perform investigations, analysis, and problem resolution.
  • Must maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance and be willing to travel to other Texas Health Resources locations, external offices, and outpatient clinics as needed.
  • Must be able to use a computer and maintain high levels of alertness, attention to detail, and hand‑eye coordination.

• Patrol buildings and grounds for unsecured areas and after‑hour entry.
• Locks and opens doors according to schedules.
• Provides individual and group escorts to and from parking areas.
• Identifies and removes unauthorized individuals from property.
• Enforces campus parking policies and cites violations.
• Maintains compliance with security policies.
• Pursues and detains persons involved in criminal activity.
• Fills out incident/offense report forms and composes narratives.
• Gives directions to facility areas.
• Interacts with police, fire personnel, patients, visitors, and staff.
• Provides vehicle assistance.
• Patrols interior/perimeter of campus and parking.
• Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities.
• Reports and escalates situations to the Threat Management team as appropriate.
• Provides quality customer service to Texas Health employees, visitors, and guests.
• Greets people with courtesy and respect using the 10/5 rule.
• Provides directions and assistance to employees, visitors, and guests.
• Provides general information regarding Texas Health campuses.
• Provides transport and escorts to and from campus parking lots.
• Responds timely to calls for service and emergency situations.
• Assesses the situation and utilizes appropriate de‑escalation measures.
• Utilizes critical‑thinking skills and provides appropriate level of force for the situation.
• Responds to and activates appropriate emergency response code.
• Interacts with and provides assistance to Police, Fire, EMS, and other emergency staff as required.

Benefits include 401(k) with match, paid time off, competitive health insurance choices, healthcare and dependent care spending account options, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment program, and more.

At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people‑first, excellence‑driven culture makes THR a great place to work.

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