Police Officer

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

Job summary

University Health seeks dedicated Police Officers to protect lives and property across its facilities. Officers provide information, assist patients and staff, and respond to emergencies with professional, compassionate service.

Roles involve enforcing laws and Health System policies, investigating offenses, and promoting guest relations while advancing career ladder opportunities within a hospital security environment.

Qualifications

• TCOLE license eligibility is mandatory.
• Demonstrated communication and public safety oriented.
• Customer service skills and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Protect life and property on University Health properties.
• Provide service, information, and assistance to patients, guests, staff, and physicians.
• Prevent crime and suppress disturbances; investigate offenses and arrest offenders.
• Enforce laws, Health System policies, rules, and regulations.
• Ensure safety and welfare of patients, guests, staff, and property.
• Exercise independent judgment in emergency and non-emergency situations.

Education

TCOLE license eligibility

Job description

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

Career Ladder Opportunities

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): $30.18 - $34.12
• Police Officer II (4+ yrs): $36.93 - $40.94
• Police Officer III (8+ yrs): $39.20 - $43.51
• Police Officer IV (12+ yrs): $42.36 - $47.07

Licensure / Certification

• Current TCOLE license eligibility is mandatory

Why Join University Health?

• Serve in a mission-driven healthcare environment
• Work alongside dedicated healthcare professionals
• 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

If you are committed to public safety, professionalism, and compassionate service, we encourage you to apply and become part of the University Health team.