Public Safety Officer Supervisor, University Police

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Public Safety Officer to safeguard university property and supervise the Public Safety Officer force. The role involves training, shift scheduling, and patrols across campus, with emphasis on safety and rapid response to incidents.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent and prior security experience, including emergency response and risk management. A valid driver’s license and background check are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to lead others.
• Prior security industry experience with emergency response and risk management.
• Valid driver's license and eligibility to drive University vehicles.
• Must pass a background investigation.
• Healthcare/corporate/institutional security experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Trains and supervises Public Safety Officer force; prepares work assignments and schedules.
• Conducts security patrols on campus and responds to calls not requiring police authority.
• Writes employee evaluations and conducts development counseling.
• Maintains shift schedules, reviews reports, and recommends disciplinary actions.
• Provides direction to students, employees, and visitors; writes incident reports.
• Patrols buildings and grounds to check for hazards and security issues.
• Assists visitors with directions to buildings and offices.
• Responds to emergencies and unusual events; documents incidents.
• Provides general information and concierge services to campus community.

Skills

Leadership

Security operations

Emergency response

Risk management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Job Summary

Works under general supervision to indoctrinate, train and supervise Public Safety Officers and safeguards UT Southwestern property.

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!

Required

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Education

High School Diploma or graduation from vocational school or equivalent.

Experience

Demonstrated ability to lead others; and

Prior experience in the security industry, demonstrating a strong understanding of security operations, emergency response, and risk management.

Licenses and Certifications

Must possess a valid driver's license and be eligible to drive a University owned and/or leased motor vehicle Upon Hire and

Must successfully pass a thorough background investigation Upon Hire

Preferred

Experience

Experience in a healthcare, corporate, or institutional security setting.

Job Duties

• Trains and supervises the work of Public Safety Officer force. Prepares work assignments and schedules of the Public Safety Officer force.
• Responsible for security patrols on campus and responses to all calls not requiring the skills or authority of a police officer.
• Prepares employee evaluations and conducts development counseling.
• Maintains shift work schedules, reviews reports and recommends disciplinary actions.
• Provides service to students, employees, and visitors; writes reports.
• Patrols buildings and grounds to check for fires, water leaks, potential security and safety hazards and general building security, reporting all irregularities, emergencies, or suspicious activity.
• Provides directions to locate buildings and offices and other general information to visitors.
• Patrols buildings and grounds on foot or in vehicle to provide security and prevent crime.
• Writes reports on incidents occurring on campus. Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO

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-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Job

Campus Services

Organization

503000 - University Police

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Job

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Posting

Sep 1, 2026, 9:51:47 PM