Public Safety Officer, University Police

Public Safety Officer, University Police – (260000B2)

Join UT Southwestern as a Public Safety Officer (PSO) and help with campus security and safety. UT Southwestern is proud to start our valued Public Safety Officers at $20/hour with additional shift differential for nights and weekends. UT Southwestern delivers a truly superb level of performance and achievement and we’re proud to match this standard of excellence with a rich benefits package that reflects our commitment to you.

• $0 Cost Employee only Healthcare Benefits
• Generous PTO and Holidays
• Uniforms and equipment provided at no cost to the employee and free uniform cleaning
• Longevity pay, tuition assistance, select special holiday pay and available overtime shifts
• Career advancement opportunities, both inside and outside of the police department

As a Public Safety Officer, you will provide critical services and information to students, staff, faculty, and visitors on campus while working within our supported police department. For those applicants who may be interested in a career in law enforcement, this entry-level position allows you to safeguard the people, resources and infrastructure at UT Southwestern while growing your criminal justice background.

Starting salary is $20.00 per hour. PSOs at UT Southwestern are assigned to the following shifts:

• 6:45 AM to 3:15 PM
• 2:45 PM to 11:15 PM
• 10:45 PM to 7:15 AM

Required

Education – High School Diploma or equivalent (high school, vocational school).

Experience

No experience required.

Must successfully pass a thorough background investigation.

Must be able to provide credible testimony in a court of law.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a verified negative drug screen.

Licenses and Certifications

Must possess a valid driver's license and be eligible to drive a University owned and/or leased motor vehicle.

• Patrol buildings and grounds by foot and vehicle to check for fires, water leaks, potential security and safety hazards and general building security, reporting all irregularities, emergencies, or suspicious activity.
• Promptly provide emergency medical first aid and/or request other related medical services as needed.
• Support the crime prevention and safety mission on campus.
• Process found property and write reports.
• Provide security escort services, as needed.
• Respond to a variety of alarms and assist in conducting testing of emergency notification devices.
• Maintain traffic and crowd control for special events.
• Lock and unlock campus buildings and work areas.
• Provide customer service to the UT Southwestern community in whatever manner possible in public safety related problems and issues.
• Assist police and fire personnel, as needed.
• Required to participate in on‑going, job‑related training and developmental activities to stay abreast of current activities.
• Provide on‑the‑job training to co‑workers, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Security

This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO Statement

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, including sexual harassment, age, disability, citizenship, and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.