Police Lieutenant

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health seeks a Protective Services leader to oversee security and enforcement across designated facilities. You will guide daily operations and supervise officers while ensuring safety for patients, visitors, staff and physicians.

Ideal candidates have a Criminal Justice degree, TCOLE certification, and at least five years as a police officer with supervisory experience, preferably in a hospital setting. Texas licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field.
• Successful completion of the Texas Peace Officer’s Training course approved by TCOLE.
• Intermediate TCOLE certification required.
• Advanced or Master’s certification preferred.
• Five years experience as a police officer.
• One year of police supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for Protective Services at designated facilities.
• Oversee daily operations and enforcement of criminal and hospital rules.
• Ensure protection, safety and welfare of patients, visitors, staff, physicians and property.
• Promote the University Health Guest Relations policy.

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Texas Peace Officer’s Training course (TCOLE)

TCOLE intermediate certification

Advanced or Master’s certification (preferred)

Five years police officer experience

One year supervisory experience

Job description

Provides leadership and direction for the University Health Department of Protective Services function at designated facility(s). Oversees daily 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, d.b.a. Bexar County Hospital District. Promotes the University Health Guest Relations policy.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Some college required. Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field from an accredited college is preferred. Successful completion of the Texas Peace Officer’s Training course approved by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) is required. Intermediate certification by TCOLE is required. Advance or Master’s certification is preferred. Five years experience as a police officer, including military and/or federal law enforcement, and one year of police supervisory experience is required. Police Officer supervisory experience in a hospital or ambulatory care service is preferred.

LICENSURE

A current license as a Texas Peace Officer is required. Must possess a valid Texas Drivers' License and clean driving record.