Public Safety Officer- Security- Woodlands

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•The Woodlands, TX

19d•Onsite

About The Position

MD Anderson Cancer Center is hiring a Public Safety Officer to help maintain a safe and welcoming environment for patients, families, employees, and visitors. The role supports the institution’s mission in cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The position is full-time, with rotating shifts that may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. The primary work location is the MD Anderson campus in The Woodlands, Texas, at 100 Fellowship Drive, Conroe, Texas 77384. The pay range is $18.00 to $23.08 per hour, with a midpoint of $20.54, based on a 40-hour work week. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth and specialized training in healthcare security. Benefits include employer-paid medical coverage for eligible employees, optional insurance plans, paid time off and leave options, paid holidays, tuition assistance, wellness and fitness resources, employee resource groups, pension and voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs. The role may involve maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure and may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain applicable security requirements is a condition of hire and continued employment. Applicants must pass any pre-employment skills test required and administered by Human Resources.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of relevant work experience.
A valid and current Texas driver’s license with at least three years of verifiable driving history. Applicants with less than three years but at least one year of driving history may request a waiver.
Strong communication skills, sound judgment under pressure, and a commitment to public safety.
Pass any pre-employment skills test required and administered by Human Resources.
Meet and maintain any applicable requirements for protecting critical infrastructure, if responsible for its security and integrity.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a customer interaction role.
One or more International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety certifications: Certified Healthcare Security Officer, Certified Advanced Healthcare Security Officer, or Certified Healthcare Security Supervisor.

Responsibilities

Provide information, directions, and assistance to patients, visitors, and staff.
Patrol the campus by vehicle and on foot to monitor for suspicious activity and safety hazards.
Enforce institutional and parking regulations and issue permits and citations as needed.
Serve as a Campus Security Authority in compliance with the Clery Act.
Respond to emergencies and maintain calm, professional judgment under pressure.
Support institutional policies and help ensure a safe environment for everyone on campus.
Maintain awareness of medication security requirements as they relate to assigned job duties.

Benefits

Employer-paid medical coverage for employees working 30 or more hours per week, starting on day one.
Optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
Accruals for paid time off and an Extended Illness Bank.
Paid holidays and other leave options, including wellness and childcare leave.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service.
Wellness and fitness resources and employee resource groups.
Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System and voluntary retirement plans.
Employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Career growth opportunities and specialized training in healthcare security.
Educational opportunities and individual and team recognition.