Chief of Police

#REF!•Arlington, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief of Police is responsible for the strategic direction and overall administration of the Texas Health Police and Security force, currently totaling more than 300 uniformed officers across the Enterprise with anticipated growth to more than 400 officers, to establish a robust physical security posture while maintaining a welcoming environment for THR patients, visitors, and staff. Reports directly to the VP Police & Security Services and works closely with the hospital channel regional security directors to ensure the police and uniformed security force is an effective protective capability at the large number of wholly owned and joint venture Texas Health hospitals. Serves as the Chief Administrator under Texas law ensuring the fulfillment of the legal, regulatory, and ethical responsibilities expected of a full-service, healthcare law enforcement agency. Assists with planning, designing, implementing, and monitoring Texas Health system physical security policies, procedures, training, and programs in compliance with state of Texas and local regulations. Responds to and leads the police and security response to critical incidents, interfaces with other local and healthcare police officials, and represents THR in law enforcement matters at the executive level.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Security or closely related field required
8 years increasingly responsible experience in police work, including four years of supervisory responsibility required with a degree.
12 years increasingly responsible experience in police work, including four years of supervisory responsibility required without a degree
DL - Drivers License Class C and must be insurable required upon hire
Peace Officer required upon hire
Must complete a personal history statement and psychological evaluation.
May be subject to further written and/or oral pre-assignment test/training.
Must be able to follow, practice and utilize the Peace Officer Weapons Standard and Qualification General Order to ensure the safety of officers, hospital staff, patients and visitors.
Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of customer-based Peace Officer management techniques.
Must be able to deal with the public and fellow employees in a tactful and diplomatic manner.
Must be able to make sound judgments.
Must be able to testify in court to present case facts.
Pursuant to TCOLE Declaration of Medical Condition, Commission Rule 215.15 (c), 217.1 (a), 217.7 (e) new license applicants must complete both a physical exam and drug screen. Licensee Officers with more than a 180-day break in service need drug screen only.
Must possess the ability to physically defend and/or restrain people.
Must possess the ability to communicate with others in a clear, understandable, and professional manner on the phone and in person using the English language; and the demonstrated use of good verbal communication skills.
Must possess the ability to interact effectively with peers, executive and medical staff, department heads and staff in other departments, patients/families, vendors and other customers in a manner that represents Texas Health Resources positively.
Must be able to write clear and concise detailed incident reports and various other reports as required.
Must possess the ability to investigate, analyze, and resolve non-routine issues and problems.
Must possess the ability to maintain regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
Must possess the ability to learn and apply new information, knowledge and experiences in a timely manner.
Requires special protective equipment, training, and adherence to prescribed rules and procedures.
Must possess ability to use a computer and electronic equipment.
Must possess high levels of alertness.
Must possess high levels of attention to details.
Must possess visual and mental concentration on instruments, dials, readouts, displays, etc.
Must possess the ability to observe and rapidly react to changing situations and operations.
Must possess precise hand-eye coordination and fine motor dexterity.
Must possess the ability to continuously stand, walk, or move around the work place.
Must be willing and able to travel to other Texas Health Resources locations, external offices and outpatient clinics as needed.

Nice To Haves

2 years Healthcare or education law enforcement or security experience preferred
Field Training Officer Certification preferred within 12 months
Mental Health Peace Officer Certification preferred within 12 months
CHEP - Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional preferred within 2 years
ACPI - Advanced Crisis Prevention Intervention Training maintained annually required within 30 days

Responsibilities

Across the Enterprise, establishes the strategy, programs, and leads the operation of the Texas Health Police and Security force.
Plans, examines, analyzes, evaluates and manages the Texas Health police and uniformed security operations, inclusive of the police and uniformed security personnel and the equipment that supports the protective force.
Identifies and analyzes the design of police and uniformed security positions, work processes, and workflows.
Examines and monitors police and uniformed security department staffing across the Enterprise to provide optimal levels.
Develops preventative police and uniformed security programs.
Provides for the direct supervision of police and uniformed security personnel.
Works collaboratively with the hospital channel and CACV security directors who provide indirect leadership for the police and uniformed security officers assigned to their regions.
Works collaboratively with the security directors who support systems and technology, and programs, to ensure that the police and security force has the necessary equipment, tools, systems, and technology to effectively execute their mission.
Ensures that there are adequate and effective Enterprise-wide policies governing the police and uniformed security force, and that there is a system to ensure policy compliance.
Oversees the process of identifying, investigating, adjudicating, and administering discipline for policy violations.
Initiates personnel actions such as recruitment, selections, transfers, promotions and discipline or dismissal measures.
Serves as Texas Health's liaison with public law enforcement, fire and other agencies as it relates to police and uniformed security operations across the Enterprise.
Participates in Texas Health Threat Assessment Team and other risk-related discussions as required.
Serves as a member of the Texas Health Incident Management team as needed.
Serves in a primary or support leader for critical incident response and emergency management as required.
Proposes, monitors and reports on approved organizational key performance indicators, and police and uniformed security metrics across the Enterprise. Takes appropriate operational and administrative actions as warranted based on the metrics.
Maintains awareness of and reports on the state of police and uniformed security readiness, including police and uniformed security equipment condition. Provides input into the Business Continuity and System Emergency Management programs as required.
Conducts, supervises, and prepares reports relating to internal investigations of violations of law, losses, or violations of Texas Health police and uniformed security policies and procedures.
Evaluates complaints against THR police and uniformed security officers and ensures they are fairly and thoroughly addressed in a timely manner. Refers complaints to the appropriate investigating authority as identified in policy.
Prepares and provides cumulative police and uniformed security reports on a routine and ad hoc basis.
Prepares and submits all required reports necessary for State of Texas licensure.
In collaboration with HR, develops and implements an innovative and effective police and uniformed security officer recruitment program.
Establishes police and uniformed security officer minimum requirements and ensures candidates meet or exceed those requirements.
Creates the processes and environment to facilitate career development and progression opportunities encouraging internal promotion through the uniformed security and police force and into uniformed and civilian police and security management roles according to the interests of individual team members.
Oversees and assists with developing and implementing of the Texas Health Enterprise police and uniformed security training program.
Ensures department staff maintain required licensure.
Participates in the development and delivery of security-related training for non-security department Texas Health employees.
Stays abreast of current and new laws, regulations, and industry standards to ensure effective training levels are maintained.
Promotes professional growth, development, and accountability in staff.
Assists with developing Enterprise police and uniformed security operating and capital budgets.
Assesses and factors into the annual budget processes changing year-over-year requirements to ensure resources are reallocated and/or requested to mitigate the highest risks.
Manages the approved budget and adjusts strategies as needed to meet budgeting expectations.
Prepares Enterprise police and uniformed security budget performance reports.