Summary
Public Safety Officer, Las ColinasWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!JOB SUMMARY Responsible for providing safety and security for UT Southwestern Health System Operations and its community. Patrols and provide general building security by foot to check for potential safety concerns, reporting all irregularities, emergencies, or suspicious activity. Support crime prevention and the safety mission on campus. The healthcare system location is in Las Colinas with two shifts available. Day shift is 7:00 am - 3:30 pm and Evening shift is 9:30 am - 6:00 pm.BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-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 Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Required Education High School Diploma or equivalent or vocational school. Experience 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. Licenses and Certifications DRIVERS LICENSE Must possess a valid driver's license and be eligible to drive a University owned and/or leased motor vehicle. Upon Hire JOB DUTIES Patrols buildings and grounds by foot and vehicle to check for fires, water leaks, potential security and safety hazards and general building security, reporting all irregularities, emergencies, or suspicious activity. Promptly provide emergency medical first aid and/or request other 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 a variety of alarms and assist in conducting testing of 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 in whatever manner possible in public safety related problems and issues. Assist police and fire personnel, as needed. Required to participate in on-going, job-related training and developmental activities to stay abreast of current activities. Provide on-the-job training to co-workers, as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position. EEO UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
Job Description
Public Safety Officer, Las ColinasWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!JOB SUMMARY Responsible for providing safety and security for UT Southwestern Health System Operations and its community. Patrols and provide general building security by foot to check for potential safety concerns, reporting all irregularities, emergencies, or suspicious activity. Support crime prevention and the safety mission on campus. The healthcare system location is in Las Colinas with two shifts available. Day shift is 7:00 am - 3:30 pm and Evening shift is 9:30 am - 6:00 pm.BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-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 Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Required Education High School Diploma or equivalent or vocational school. Experience 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. Licenses and Certifications DRIVERS LICENSE Must possess a valid driver's license and be eligible to drive a University owned and/or leased motor vehicle. Upon Hire JOB DUTIES Patrols buildings and grounds by foot and vehicle to check for fires, water leaks, potential security and safety hazards and general building security, reporting all irregularities, emergencies, or suspicious activity. Promptly provide emergency medical first aid and/or request other 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 a variety of alarms and assist in conducting testing of 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 in whatever manner possible in public safety related problems and issues. Assist police and fire personnel, as needed. Required to participate in on-going, job-related training and developmental activities to stay abreast of current activities. Provide on-the-job training to co-workers, as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position. EEO UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
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