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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 academic medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and safety for our University and community. Ranked by Forbes as one of the Top 10 National Employers, we invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern Police Department where you'll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for learning and advancement into leadership roles.

Join UT Southwestern as a Public Safety Officer (PSO) and help with campus security and safety. UT Southwestern is proud to start our valued Public Safety Officers at $20/hour with additional shift differential for nights, weekends. UT Southwestern delivers a truly superb level of performance and achievement and we're proud to match this standard of excellence with a rich benefits package that reflects our commitment to you.

• $0 Cost Employee Only Healthcare Benefits
• Generous PTO and Holidays
• Uniforms and equipment provided at no cost to the employee and free uniform cleaning
• Longevity pay , tuition assistance, select special holiday pay and available overtime shifts
• Career advancement opportunities, both inside and outside of the police department

 As a Public Safety Officer, you will provide critical services and information to students, staff, faculty, and visitors on campus while working within our supported police department. For those applicants who may be interested in a career in law enforcement, this entry-level position allows you to safeguard the people, resources and infrastructure at UT Southwestern while growing your criminal justice background. This unique role allows you the opportunity to explore the UT Southwestern Police Department career ladder and work in many of the important critical roles in a police department. At UT Southwestern, the possibilities to advance your criminal justice career are endless.

We invite you to join our team and be a key player in providing safety and security within the Dallas/Fort Worth community. Explore what a day in the life of PSO looks like at UT Southwestern by watching A Day in the Life of a Public Safety Officer at UT Southwestern

Starting salary is $20.00 per hour.  PSOs at UT Southwestern are assigned to the following shifts:

• 6:45 AM to 3:15 PM
• 2:45 PM to 11:15 PM
• 10:45 PM to 7:15 AM

Required

Education High School Diploma Graduation from high school, vocational school, or equivalent

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

Must possess a valid driver's license and be eligible to drive a University owned and/or leased motor vehicle.

• 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

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

 EEO Statement

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.