Public Safety Officer, Richardson/Plano

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Richardson, TX

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Works under general supervision as professional, uniformed, non-sworn security personnel within the University Police Department. The position provides safety and security for the UT Southwestern campus and its community, with the healthcare system location in Richardson/Plano. Available shifts are day shift, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., and evening shift, 11:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m. The position is security-sensitive and subject to criminal history record checks under Texas law.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or vocational school education.
• Must successfully pass a thorough background investigation.
• Must be able to provide creditable testimony in a court of law.
• All offers of employment are contingent upon a verified negative drug screen.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be eligible to drive a University-owned and/or leased motor vehicle upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Patrol buildings and grounds on foot and by vehicle to check for fires, water leaks, potential security and safety hazards, and general building security; report irregularities, emergencies, and suspicious activity.
• Promptly provide emergency medical first aid and/or request related medical services as needed.
• Support the campus crime prevention and safety mission.
• Process found property and write reports.
• Provide security escort services as needed.
• Respond to a variety of alarms and assist with testing emergency notification devices.
• Maintain traffic and crowd control for special events.
• Lock and unlock campus buildings and work areas.
• Provide customer service to the UT Southwestern community on public safety-related problems and issues.
• Assist police and fire personnel as needed.
• Participate in ongoing, job-related training and developmental activities to stay current.
• Provide on-the-job training to coworkers as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare with 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.
• Paid holidays.
• On-site childcare.
• Healthcare benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED