Police Officer

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

Position Summary:

Under direct/indirect supervision, enforce the law, provide service, information andaid to all citizens as circumstances require, prevent crime, suppress disturbances,investigate criminal offenses and arrest offenders. Responsible for enforcementduties for the protection, safety and welfare of patients, staff, visitors and all propertywithin the area under the control and jurisdiction of the Ector County Hospital Districtdba Medical Center Health System. Exercise independent judgment within the limitsprescribed by law, Rules and Regulations of the Board of Directors for the EctorCounty Hospital District and the Chief of Police departmental policies andprocedures.

Education and Certification:

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

Training and Experience:

1. Must be able to use computer, two-way radio, and telephone. Must beable to qualify for Texas Motor Vehicle Insurance.
2. Must be able to render credible testimony in a court of law.
3. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
4. Be able to follow written and oral instructions.

Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

1. Must have visual, auditory and olfactory acuity.
2. Requires lots of standing, walking and climbing.
3. Must be able to work under stressful conditions with varying workhours and shifts.
4. May require heavy lifting
5. May encounter exposure to infectious diseases