Police Officer, University Police

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 67,000 - 82,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

TRS retirement

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF-qualified employer

Shift differential pay

Uniforms provided

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking Police Officers to join our law enforcement team in Dallas, Texas. You will respond to emergency calls and work closely with all campuses to ensure public safety and build trust.

This full‑time role requires excellent communication, strong judgment under pressure, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. A probationary period follows commission, with career growth through specialized training and service across UT Southwestern

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
TCOLE Basic Peace Officer Course and exam passed.
60 college hours preferred.
Must meet age, physical, mental, and educational standards.
No experience required.

Responsibilities

Enforce university policies and state laws.
Respond to emergencies and protect campus community.
Investigate incidents and file detailed reports.
Make arrests with or without warrants as authorized.
Provide testimony in court as needed.
Maintain public safety across UT Southwestern campuses.

Skills

Driver's License

Texas Peace Officer License

Excellent communication

Teamwork under stress

Education

High School Diploma or GED

60 college hours

TCOLE Basic Peace Officer Course

Job description

Why UT Southwestern Police Department?

The UT Southwestern Medical Center Police Department is a component member of the University of Texas System. Officers of the University of Texas System Police have been serving and protecting the UT System community since 1968, Providing law enforcement and security-related services. Help to protect and serve the Dallas community at William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital and our other locations. Ranked as the #1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for the eighth consecutive year, we invite you to continue your public safety career with us at UT Southwestern in our police department to help protect and safeguard our community. You'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities to grow your police career.

Job Summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking Police Officers to join our law enforcement team in Dallas, Texas. As a police officer for UT Southwestern, you will respond to emergency calls and work closely with all campuses to ensure public safety and build trust.

Learn more about the day in the life of a police officer at UT Southwestern by watching Ride Along with a Police Officer at UT Southwestern (youtube.com)

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Starting salary for Police Officer is $74,160.
Additional benefits include:
- Shift differential Pay
- Weekend and Holiday Pay
- Certification Pay
- Uniforms and dry cleaning provided

Education and Experience

Required Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent. and

TCOLE approved Basic Peace Officer Course issued by State of Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and has passed the TCOLE exam.

Experience

No experience required.

Must meet age, physical, mental, and educational requirements.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a verified negative drug screen.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in high-stress situations.

Knowledge of law enforcement techniques, local laws, and procedures.

Must successfully complete a minimum six-month probationary review period immediately following commission as a Police Officer. Failure to successfully complete such period will result in reduction to rank previously held.

Must meet certain prerequisites established by Office of Director of Police, Board of Regents, and Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education concerning age requirements and physical, mental, and educational standards.

Licenses and Certifications

DRIVERS LICENSE and

(TPOL) TEXAS PEACE OFFICER LICENSE and

Peace Officer Commission issued by the University of Texas System

Preferred

Education

Sixty (60) college hours from accredited college or university and

Successful completion of the prescribed Field Training Program.

Job Duties

Enforces Rules and Regulations of Board of Regents, institutional rules and regulations and departmental policies and procedures.
Preserve the peace by the use of all lawful means, interceding, when authorized by law, to prevent or suppress crime.
Arrests offenders with and without warrant when authorized by law.
Executes all lawful processes.
Investigates all criminal offenses to detect and arrest criminals and to recover lost or stolen property.
Attempts to locate missing persons.
Enforces traffic law by detecting violations, makes violator custody or issues citations or warnings. Investigates motor vehicle collisions.
Prepares various written reports narrating law enforcement and police activities.
Gives testimony in the criminal courts of this state and the United States.
Confers with prosecuting attorneys, preserves evidence and maintains confidential information.
Confers with local law enforcement, criminal justice and emergency response agencies on matters of mutual interest.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO Statement

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Primary Location

Texas-Dallas

Job

Campus Services

Organization

503000 - University Police

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Job

Employee Status

Regular