Police Officer

About the role

UT Police at Houston is committed to protecting the safety of anyone who works, studies, visits or seeks treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center. UT Police serves both MD Anderson and UTHealth Houston.

Key Functions

• Perform law enforcement duties on the property under the control and jurisdiction of the University of Texas System.
• Preserve the peace by the use of all lawful means, interceding when authorized by law, to prevent or suppress crime.
• Execute all lawful processes. Arrest offenders with and without a warrant when authorized by law. Investigate criminal offenses to detect and arrest criminals, and recover stolen or lost property.
• Attempt to locate missing persons.
• Enforce traffic law by detecting violations, making violator contacts, placing violators in custody, or issuing citations or warnings. Investigate motor vehicle collisions.
• Prepare various written reports narrating law enforcement and police activities.
• Give credible testimony in the criminal courts of this state and the United States.
• Confer with prosecuting attorneys, preserve evidence, and maintain confidential information.
• Confer with local law enforcement, criminal justice, and emergency response agencies on matters of mutual interest.

Education

Required: In accordance with current levels of education for commissioned police officers of the University of Texas as adopted by the Board of Regents. Successful completion of prescribed field training program.

Licenses

• All of the following:
• Commissioned/licensed peace officer for the State of Texas within 180 days of entry into job. Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) Peace Officer License.
• Valid Texas driver's license upon hire.

Other Requirements

• Required: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.

What We Offer

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits are provided to UT Police employees, including paid health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and the opportunity to earn up to 24 additional hours of time off (based on performance).

Pay

• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 68,500
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 85,500
• Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 102,500

Schedule

Varied

Referral Bonus

Yes

Relocation Assistance

Yes