Public Safety Officer - Security

Responsibilities

• Provide information, directions, and assistance to patients, visitors, and staff
• Patrol campus by vehicle and on foot to monitor for suspicious activity and safety hazards
• Enforce institutional and parking regulations; 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 ensure a safe environment for all individuals on campus

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Work Experience: One year of relevant work experience
• Licenses and Certifications: Valid Class A, B or C Texas driver's license; Preferred: International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) certification
• Other Requirements: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year of relevant work experience
• Valid Class A, B or C Texas driver's license
• Preferred: International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) certification

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 $18.00 - Midpoint $20.54 - Maximum $23.08 per hour based on a 40-hour work week.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with rotating shifts that may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Location

The primary work location is the MD Anderson Cancer Center campus in the Texas Medical Center.

Why Us?

Join a mission-driven team where your work directly supports patient care and safety. MD Anderson offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth and specialized training in healthcare security.

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 181229
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Varied
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 37,450
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 42,725
• Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 48,000
• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No