Hospital Police Officer: Protect, Serve, Investigate

Medical Center Hospital; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, TX seeks a professional police officer to enforce laws and protect patients, staff, visitors, and property. The role requires leadership in crisis situations and adherence to hospital policies while ensuring safety across the health system campus.

Applicants must hold or pursue a Texas Peace Officer License, have a valid Class C driver’s license, and be prepared to obtain Mental Health Peace Officer Certification and Basic Life Support within specified

Qualifications

• Must hold current Texas Peace Officer License through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
• High School graduate or equivalent upon hire.
• Valid Texas Class C driver’s license required.
• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older.
• Must be able to obtain Mental Health Peace Officer Certification within eighteen (18) months of employment with Ector County Hospital District Police Department.
• Must be able to acquire and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 18 months (prerequisite for Mental Health Peace Officer Certification).

Responsibilities

• Enforce the law and provide service and information to citizens.
• Prevent crime and suppress disturbances.
• Investigate offenses and arrest offenders as required.
• Protect patients, staff, visitors and hospital property.
• Exercise independent judgment within policy and law.

Skills

Court testimony

Computer literacy

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Texas Peace Officer License (TCOLE)

Texas Class C driver’s license

Mental Health Peace Officer Certification (within 18 months)

BLS Certification (within 18 months)

Job description

Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, TX seeks a professional police officer to enforce laws and protect patients, staff, visitors, and property. The role requires leadership in crisis situations and adherence to hospital policies while ensuring safety across the health system campus.

Applicants must hold or pursue a Texas Peace Officer License, have a valid Class C driver’s license, and be prepared to obtain Mental Health Peace Officer Certification and Basic Life Support within specified