Police Officer

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in San Antonio, TX seeks a vigilant security officer to provide service, information and aid to patients, guests, staff and physicians while protecting life and property across all facilities.

Responsibilities include crime prevention, disturbance suppression, investigations, and enforcement of laws and hospital policies to ensure safety. Texas TCOLE-certified officers with hospital experience are preferred and high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides service, information and aid to patients, guests, staff and physicians.
• Protects life and property of patients, visitors, staff and physicians on all University Health property.
• Prevents crime, suppresses disturbances, investigates offenses, and arrests offenders.
• Enforces all criminal laws and University Health policies to ensure safety and welfare.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Texas Peace Officer certification requirements (TCOLE)

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.