Police Officer

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 68,500 - 102,500

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading cancer treatment center in Houston is seeking a Police Officer to enforce the law and provide aid to citizens. The role includes investigating offenses, enforcing traffic laws, and preparing reports. Candidates must be licensed as peace officers in Texas and hold a valid driver's license. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and varied work schedule.

Qualifications

Commissioned/licensed peace officer for the State of Texas within 180 days of entry into job.
Successful completion of prescribed field training program.

Responsibilities

Enforce the law and provide service to citizens.
Investigate criminal offenses and arrest offenders.
Enforce traffic laws and prepare written reports.

Skills

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) Peace Officer License

Valid Texas driver's license

Ability to pass pre-employment skills test

Job description

Overview

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The primary purpose of the Police Officer position is to enforce the law, provide service, information and aid to all citizens as circumstances require, prevent crime, suppress disturbances, investigate criminal offenses, and arrest offenders.

Perform law enforcement duties on the property under the control and jurisdiction of the University of Texas System. Preserve the peace by the use of all lawful means, interceding when authorized by law, to prevent or suppress crime. Execute all lawful processes. Arrest offenders with and without a warrant when authorized by law. Investigate criminal offenses to detect and arrest criminals, and recover stolen or lost property. Attempt to locate missing persons.

Enforce traffic law by detecting violations, making violator contacts, placing violators in custody, or issuing citations or warnings. Investigate motor vehicle collisions. Prepare various written reports narrating law enforcement and police activities.

Give credible testimony in the criminal courts of this state and the United States. Confers with prosecuting attorneys, preserves evidence, and maintain confidential information. Confers with local law enforcement, criminal justice, and emergency response agencies on matters of mutual interest.

In accordance with current levels of education for commissioned police officers of the University of Texas as adopted by the Board of Regents. Successful completion of prescribed field training program.

All of the following: Commissioned/licensed peace officer for the State of Texas within 180 days of entry into job. Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) Peace Officer License.

Valid Texas driver's license. Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

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