Police Officer

Police Officer

Apply for the Police Officer role at Texas Health Resources
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Work Location:

Texas Health Denton, 3000 N I-35 Denton, TX 76201

Work Hours:

Full‑Time:
Rotating Shifts

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

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.
• Associate degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Security, or a closely related field Preferred.

• 2 Years of Security or Law Enforcement Experience Preferred.
• 2 Years of Healthcare or Education Experience Preferred.

• DL – Driver’s License Class C, insurable, required upon hire.
• ACPI – Advanced Crisis Prevention Intervention Training, required annually, 30 days.
• Peace Officer license, required upon hire.

• Must complete a personal history statement and psychological evaluation. May be subject to further written and/or oral pre‑assignment test or training.
• Must be able to follow, practice and utilize the Peace Officer Weapons Standard and Qualification General Order to ensure the safety of officers, hospital staff, patients, and visitors.
• Must demonstrate a working knowledge of customer‑based Peace Officer management techniques.
• Must interact with the public and fellow employees in a tactful and diplomatic manner.
• Must make sound judgments and be able to testify in court to present case facts.
• Must complete a physical exam and drug screen in accordance with TCOLE regulations; existing officers with a 180‑day service break require only a drug screen.
• Must possess the ability to physically defend and/or restrain people.
• Must possess strong verbal communication skills in English, both in person and over the phone.
• Must interact effectively with peers, executive and medical staff, department heads, patients/families, vendors, and other customers in a manner that represents Texas Health Resources positively.
• Must write clear, concise, detailed incident reports and various other reports as required.
• Must investigate, analyze, and resolve non‑routine issues and problems.
• Must maintain reliable, punctual attendance.
• Must learn and apply new information, knowledge, and experiences in a timely manner.
• Must work with special protective equipment, training, and adhere to prescribed rules and procedures.
• Must use a computer and electronic equipment effectively.
• Must maintain high levels of alertness, attention to detail, visual and mental concentration.
• Must have precise hand‑eye coordination, fine motor dexterity, and the ability to observe and react quickly to changing situations.
• Must continuously stand, walk, or move around the workplace.
• Must be willing and able to travel to other Texas Health Resources locations, external offices, and outpatient clinics as needed.

• Patrol buildings and grounds for unlocked secured areas for after‑hour entry.
• Lock and open doors according to schedules.
• Provide individual and group escorts to and from parking areas.
• Identify and remove unauthorized individuals from property.
• Enforce campus parking policies and cite violations.
• Maintain compliance with Security policies.
• Pursue and detain persons involved in criminal activity.
• Fill out incident/offense report forms and compose narratives.
• Give directions to areas of the facility.
• Interact with police, fire personnel, patients, visitors, and staff.
• Provide vehicle assistance.
• Patrol interior/perimeter of campus and parking.
• Complete reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities.
• Report and escalate situations to the Threat Management team as appropriate.
• Provide quality customer service to Texas Health employees, visitors, and guests.
• Greet people with courtesy and respect using the 10/5 rule.
• Assist employees, visitors, and guests with directions and other requests.
• Provide general information regarding Texas Health campuses.
• Transport and escort individuals to and from campus parking lots.
• Respond promptly to calls for service and emergency situations.
• Assess situations and utilize appropriate de‑escalation measures.
• Utilize critical thinking skills and provide the appropriate level…