Hospital Protective Services Shift Lead

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 57,418 - 66,414; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking a capable Police Supervisor for its Protective Services department. The role leads shift operations and enforces general and criminal regulations to safeguard patients, visitors, staff, physicians and property.

Applicants should have 3+ years as a police officer, with hospital security experience preferred; Texas Peace Officer license and TCOLE certification are required, with higher certifications valued.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice or related field.
• 3 years police officer experience in lieu of college.
• Successful completion of the Texas Peace Officer’s Training course approved by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) is required.
• Basic certification by TCOLE is required.
• Mental Health Officer and Intermediate Peace Officer certification or higher is preferred.
• Three years experience as a police officer, including military and/or federal law enforcement, experience is required.
• Police Officer experience in a hospital or ambulatory care service is preferred.
• Candidates must have completed or be able to complete within 180 days of being assigned to this position TCOLE Course 3737 (New Supervisor – First Line).

Responsibilities

• Provides shift leadership and direction for the University Health (UHS) Department of Protective Services function at designated facility(s).
• Manages daily shift operations and is responsible for administrative and supervisory enforcement duties involving general and criminal regulations and institutional rules.
• Provides for the protection, safety and welfare of patients, visitors, staff, physicians and property within the areas under the control and jurisdiction of University Health.
• Promotes the University Health Guest Relations policy.

Job description

University Health is seeking a capable Police Supervisor for its Protective Services department. The role leads shift operations and enforces general and criminal regulations to safeguard patients, visitors, staff, physicians and property.

Applicants should have 3+ years as a police officer, with hospital security experience preferred; Texas Peace Officer license and TCOLE certification are required, with higher certifications valued.