Public Safety Security Officer- UT Police Department

Public Safety Officer- UT Police Department

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Are you ready to make a real impact in your community? The UT Police Department in Houston, TX is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Public Safety Officer to help protect and serve the University. In this vital role, you'll be the first line of defense - screening individuals entering campus facilities, patrolling the grounds, and ensuring a safe, secure environment for students, staff, and visitors.

From identifying potential security concerns to leading emergency evacuations, you'll play a key role in maintaining order and upholding the institution’s safety standards. If you're passionate about public service and thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, we invite you to complete an application.

Once you join us you won't 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

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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/ Certification/ Skills:

• A valid Texas Driver's License is required for this position.
• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Preferred Certification/Skills:

• IAHSS - Certification As A Security Officer One or more levels of certification (Certified Healthcare Security Officer, Certified Advanced Healthcare Security Officer, or Certified Health Security Supervisor) is preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• 1 year of experience in a customer-focused position is required. 2 years of experience in a customer-focused position is preferred.

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:

• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level
  
  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

Job function

• Job function
  
  Other, Information Technology, and Management
• Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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