Senior Public Safety Officer - Security- Northwest

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage

PTO and holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Pension plan

Job summary

MD Anderson Cancer Center, a leading cancer care, research, education, and prevention institution, seeks a Senior Public Safety Officer to lead the Public Safety team and ensure security across the healthcare campus. You will mentor officers, oversee essential security operations, and respond decisively in emergencies on the Northwest Houston campus.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or higher, IAHSS certification, and proven leadership in team development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Preferred: Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas Driver's License required; three years driving history preferred for waiver consideration.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, train, and evaluate Public Safety Officers.
• Provide guidance and support for team development and performance.
• Patrol property by vehicle and on foot to maintain a safe environment.
• Manage door screenings, access control, and lock/unlock procedures.
• Operate and monitor security technology systems; report issues.
• Handle morgue duty, package/animal deliveries, parking/traffic control.
• Assist motorists and provide escort services; relieve dispatchers when needed.
• Prepare accurate incident and departmental reports.
• Respond to calls and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Ensure compliance with institutional safety protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Emergency response

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree

Tools

IAHSS Certification

Job description

MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. As a Senior Public Safety Officer, you will play a vital role in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for patients, families, and staff. This position provides leadership within the Public Safety team, ensuring security across the healthcare campus while supporting MD Anderson's mission of care, healing, and discovery.

The Senior Public Safety Officer will mentor and guide team members while managing essential security operations. This role requires strong decision‑making skills, the ability to respond effectively in emergencies, and a commitment to institutional safety protocols.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree, IAHSS certification, and demonstrated leadership skills in mentoring and team development. Previous experience in public safety or a related field is preferred, along with a valid Texas driver's license.

Minimum $19.23 - Midpoint $22.12 - Maximum $25.00 per hour based on a 40-hour work week. The typical work schedule includes rotating shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays) as this is an essential personnel role. The primary work location is the MD Anderson Northwest Houston Diagnostic Imaging Center campus in Northwest Houston. The address is 21614 State Highway 249 Houston, TX 77070.

Why Us?

• Employer‑paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined‑benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer‑paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Support

• Mentor, train, and evaluate Public Safety Officers
• Provide guidance and support for team development and performance

Security Operations

• Patrol property by vehicle and on foot to maintain a safe environment
• Manage door screenings, access control, and lock/unlock procedures
• Operate and monitor security technology systems and report issues

Special Assignments & Customer Service

• Handle morgue duty, package and animal deliveries, and parking/traffic control
• Assist motorists, provide escort services, and relieve dispatchers when needed
• Prepare accurate incident and departmental reports

Emergency Response

• Respond to calls and make sound decisions under pressure
• Ensure compliance with institutional safety protocols

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred: Associate's Degree From an accredited college or university.

Work Experience

• Required: 2 years As a Public Safety Officer or related experience. or
• Required: With Associate's degree, no experience required.
• Preferred: 3 years Public Safety Officer.

Licenses and Certifications

• Required: TDL - Texas Drivers License Valid and current Texas driver's license with a minimum of three year's history of verifiable driving history. With less than three years of driving history, but with a minimum of one year of driving history, a waiver may be requested. Upon Hire
• Preferred: IAHSS - Certification As A Security Officer Basic Certification issued by the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety. Upon Hire
• Preferred: Certified Healthcare Security Officer. Upon Hire
• Preferred: Certified Advanced Healthcare Security Officer. Upon Hire
• Preferred: Certified Healthcare Security Supervisor. Upon Hire

Other Requirements

Must pass pre‑employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 182955
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Varied
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 40,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 46,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 52,000
• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No