Police Officer, University of Texas Police Department - Bastrop, Texas

About the role

The Police Officer supports the institution's commitment to safety and security by providing professional law enforcement services across campus properties. The Police Officer ensures a secure environment for patients, visitors, staff, and stakeholders while upholding applicable laws and institutional policies. The Police Officer plays a critical role in maintaining order, protecting property, and responding to emergencies within the jurisdiction of UT MD Anderson. UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Police Officer contributes directly to this mission by ensuring a safe and secure environment that enables uninterrupted patient care and groundbreaking research activities.

Why Us

Working as a Police Officer at UT MD Anderson offers the opportunity to serve a mission-driven organization dedicated to saving lives while ensuring safety across a complex healthcare environment. This role supports professional growth through meaningful law enforcement work, collaboration with multiple agencies, and a balanced environment that values both service excellence and employee wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Law Enforcement & Public Safety
  • Perform law enforcement duties on property under jurisdiction of the University of Texas System
  • Preserve peace using lawful means and intervene to prevent or suppress criminal activity
  • Execute lawful processes and enforce applicable laws and regulations
  • Arrest offenders with or without a warrant as authorized by law
  • Prevent crime and suppress disturbances to maintain public order
• Investigations & Incident Response
  • Investigate criminal offenses to detect and arrest individuals and recover stolen or lost property
  • Attempt to locate missing persons and coordinate appropriate response actions
  • Investigate motor vehicle collisions and document findings
  • Collect, preserve, and maintain evidence for investigative and legal purposes
• Traffic Enforcement
  • Enforce traffic laws through detection of violations and engagement with violators
  • Issue citations or warnings and take violators into custody when appropriate
  • Manage traffic-related incidents and support campus safety efforts
• Documentation & Reporting
  • Prepare accurate and detailed written reports documenting law enforcement activities
  • Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal and institutional standards
  • Document investigations and incidents for operational and legal use
• Legal & Interagency Collaboration
  • Provide credible testimony in criminal courts at the state and federal levels
  • Confer with prosecuting attorneys regarding case preparation and evidence
  • Collaborate with local law enforcement, criminal justice, and emergency response agencies
  • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on matters of mutual interest

Education

Required: In accordance with current levels of education for commissioned police officers of the University of Texas System as adopted by the Board of Regents.

Experience

Required: Successful completion of prescribed field training program.

Preferred: Six months experience as a police guard or police cadet for the University of Texas System.

Licenses and Certifications

• Required: OFC - Officer Commissioned - Commissioned/licensed peace officer for the State of Texas of entry into job. within 180 Days
• Required: TCL-B - TCOLE Basic - Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) Peace Officer License. Upon Hire
• Required: TDL - Texas Drivers License - Valid and current Texas driver's license with a minimum of three year's history of verifiable driving history. With less than three years of driving history, but with a minimum of one year of driving history, a waiver may be requested. Upon Hire

Other Requirements

• Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources
• This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment

Benefits

• 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

Pay

• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 68,500
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 85,500
• Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 102,500
• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay

Schedule

Varied, Full-Time

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