Public Safety Officer, Las Colinas

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Public Safety Officer provides safety and security for UT Southwestern Health System Operations and its community at the Las Colinas healthcare system location. The officer patrols buildings and grounds on foot and by vehicle, checks for safety and security concerns, and reports irregularities, emergencies, and suspicious activity. The role supports campus crime prevention and safety, provides customer service on public-safety matters, and responds to alarms and other needs. Two shifts are available: day shift, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., and evening shift, 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or vocational school.
• No experience required.
• 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 by foot and vehicle, checking for fires, water leaks, potential security and safety hazards, and general building security; report irregularities, emergencies, and suspicious activity.
• Provide emergency medical first aid promptly and/or request related medical services as needed.
• Support the crime prevention and safety mission on campus.
• Process found property and write reports.
• Provide security escort services as needed.
• Respond to 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.
• Provide on-the-job training to co-workers 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
• On-site childcare
• Paid holidays
• Merit increases

What This Job Offers

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