Public Safety Officer- UT Police Department - Houston, TX

UTHealth; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a dedicated Public Safety Officer to ensure the safety and security of its facilities. This role involves screening individuals entering the premises, conducting patrols, and responding to emergencies. The organization values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 100% paid medical premiums and generous time off. Join a team that prioritizes your well-being and provides opportunities for personal growth and development. If you're passionate about safety and community service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums

Generous time off

Longevity Pay

Retirement/Pension plan

Free financial counseling

Free mental health counseling

Gym membership discounts

Employee discounts

Resources for child and elder care

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a customer-focused position required.
• Certification as a Security Officer required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol university buildings and property to prevent theft.
• Respond to calls for service and provide requested services.
• Screen all persons entering university facilities.

Skills

Customer Service

Security Procedures

Patrol Skills

Emergency Response

Education

High School Diploma

Some College

Job description

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

We are looking for a Full-Time Public Safety Officer to join the UT Police Department in Houston, TX. The primary purpose of the Public Safety Officer position is to screen all persons entering the facilities of the University for proper identification. Through observation and patrol, safeguard institutional property, identify security issues and enforce institutional rules and regulations. In emergencies, facilitate the orderly evacuation of the buildings and structures.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Position Key Accountabilities:

Essential Functions

• Patrol: Patrols university buildings and property on foot to prevent theft, vandalism or fire.
• Calls for Service: Responds to calls for service and provides requested services in a timely manner and in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Screening: Actively screens all persons entering university facilities; challenges persons without appropriate identification and all suspicious persons.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Position Summary:

The primary purpose of the Public Safety Officer position is to screen all persons entering the facilities of the University for proper identification. Through observation and patrol, safeguard institutional property, identify security issues and enforce institutional rules and regulations. In emergencies, facilitate the orderly evacuation of the buildings and structures.

Position Key Accountabilities:

Essential Functions

• Patrol: Patrols university buildings and property on foot to prevent theft, vandalism or fire.
• Calls for Service: Responds to calls for service and provides requested services in a timely manner and in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Screening: Actively screens all persons entering university facilities; challenges persons without appropriate identification and all suspicious persons.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

• IAHSS - Certification As A Security Officer One or more levels of certification (Certified Healthcare Security Officer, Certified Advancd Healthcare Security Offficer, or Certified Health Security Supervisor) required

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required Some college preferred

Minimum Experience:

• 1 year of experience in a customer-focused position required 2 years of experience in a customer-focused position preferred None with preferred education

Physical Requirements:

• Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

• Security Sensitive: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

• Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.