Police Officer

University Health System- San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mission-driven environment

Direct impact on safety

Law enforcement + customer service

Teamwork and integrity

Job summary

University Health in San Antonio is seeking dedicated Police Officers to join the Bexar County Hospital District Police Department. You will protect patients, visitors, physicians, and staff across University Health facilities, balancing public safety with compassionate care.

This full-time, rotating-shifts role offers opportunities to advance through Police Officer I–IV, requires a current TCOLE license eligibility, and emphasizes professional interaction with the healthcare community.

Qualifications

• Current TCOLE license eligibility is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Preventing crime and suppressing disturbances
• Investigating criminal offenses and arresting offenders
• Enforcing criminal laws, Health System policies, rules, and regulations
• Ensuring the safety, welfare, and protection of patients, guests, staff, and property
• Exercising independent judgment in emergency and non-emergency situations
• Promoting the Health System’s Guest Relations Policy through professional and respectful interactions

Job description

Bexar County Hospital District Police Department

Full Time

Rotating Shifts

Salary Range: $30.18 - $47.07

Protect What Matters Most. Serve with Purpose.

At University Health, our Police Officers play a critical role in creating a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, physicians, and staff. We are seeking dedicated law enforcement professionals who are committed to service, professionalism, and protecting the well-being of our healthcare community.

This is more than a policing role — it is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day in a fast-paced healthcare environment where compassion and public safety go hand in hand.

Position Summary / Responsibilities

The Police Officer provides service, information, and assistance to patients, guests, staff, and physicians throughout University Health facilities and properties. This role is responsible for protecting life and property on all property owned, leased, rented, or otherwise under the jurisdiction and control of University Health.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preventing crime and suppressing disturbances
• Investigating criminal offenses and arresting offenders
• Enforcing criminal laws, Health System policies, rules, and regulations
• Ensuring the safety, welfare, and protection of patients, guests, staff, and property
• Exercising independent judgment in emergency and non-emergency situations
• Promoting the Health System’s Guest Relations Policy through professional and respectful interactions

University Health offers promotion opportunities for Police Officers who meet certain career ladder criteria. Opportunities include Police Officer I – IV. Those criteria may be found here: Police Officer Career Ladder Criteria

Salary Ranges

Police Officer I

(0+ yrs)

Police Officer II

(4+ yrs)

Police Officer III

(8+ yrs)

Police Officer IV

(12+ yrs)

$30.18 - $34.12

$36.93 - $40.94

$39.20 - $43.51

$42.36 - $47.07

Licensure / Certification

• Current TCOLE license eligibility is mandatory

Why Join University Health?

• Serve in a mission-driven healthcare environment
• Make a direct impact on patient and community safety
• Opportunity to utilize both law enforcement expertise and customer service skills
• Professional environment focused on teamwork, integrity, and excellence