Police Officer

University-Health-3; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking a dedicated security professional to provide service, information and aid to patients, guests, staff and physicians while protecting life and property across all property under the Health System’s jurisdiction. The role requires enforcing all laws and hospital policies to maintain safety within our campuses.

The ideal candidate will meet Texas peace officer requirements, complete a TCOLE‑approved academy, and hold basic peace officer certification; hospital

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
• Must meet all requirements for qualification as a certified peace officer in the State of Texas, and must have completed a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) approved police academy program.
• Basic peace officer certification, hospital experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides service, information and aid to the patients, guests, staff and physicians of University Health.
• Protects life and property of patients, visitors, staff and physicians on all property owned, leased, rented or otherwise under the jurisdiction and control of University Health.
• Prevents crime, suppresses disturbances, investigates criminal offenses, and arrests offenders.
• Responsible for enforcement of all criminal laws, University Health policies, rules and regulations to ensure the safety, welfare, and protection of patients, guests, staff and property within the area under the control and jurisdiction of University Health.
• Exercises independent judgment.
• Promotes University Health's Guest Relations Policy.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

TCOLE approved police academy program

Basic peace officer certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides service, information and aid to the patients, guests, staff and physicians ofUniversity Health. Protects life and property of patients, visitors, staff and physicians on all property owned, leased, rented or otherwise under the jurisdiction and control of University Health. Prevents crime, suppresses disturbances, investigates criminal offenses, and arrests offenders. Responsible for enforcement of all criminal laws, University Health policies, rules and regulations to ensure the safety, welfare, and protection of patients, guests, staff and property within the area under the control and jurisdiction of University Health. Exercises independent judgment. Promotes UniversityHealth's Guest Relations Policy.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent experience required. Must meet all requirements for qualification as a certified peace officer in the State of Texas, and must have completed a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) approved police academy program. Basic peace officer certification, hospital experience is preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Current TCOLE license eligibility is mandatory.