Police Officer, University Police

Why UT Southwestern Police Department?

The UT Southwestern Medical Center Police Department is a component member of the University of Texas System. Officers of the University of Texas System Police have been serving and protecting the UT System community since 1968, Providing law enforcement and security-related services. Help to protect and serve the Dallas community at William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital and our other locations. Ranked as the #1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for the eighth consecutive year, we invite you to continue your public safety career with us at UT Southwestern in our police department to help protect and safeguard our community. You'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities to grow your police career.

Job Summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking Police Officers to join our law enforcement team in Dallas, Texas. As a police officer for UT Southwestern, you will respond to emergency calls and work closely with all campuses to ensure public safety and build trust.

Learn more about the day in the life of a police officer at UT Southwestern by watching Ride Along with a Police Officer at UT Southwestern (youtube.com)

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!

Starting salary is $74,160

Education and Experience

Required

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent. and 

TCOLE approved Basic Peace Officer Course issued by State of Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and has passed the TCOLE exam. 

Experience
No experience required.
Must meet age, physical, mental, and educational requirements.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a verified negative drug screen.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in high-stress situations.
Knowledge of law enforcement techniques, local laws, and procedures.

• Must successfully complete a minimum six-month probationary review period immediately following commission as a Police Officer. Failure to successfully complete such period will result in reduction to rank previously held. Must meet certain prerequisites established by Office of Director of Police, Board of Regents, and Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education concerning age requirements and physical, mental, and educational standards.

Licenses and Certifications

DRIVERS LICENSE and

(TPOL) TEXAS PEACE OFFICER LICENSE and

Peace Officer Commission issued by the University of Texas System 

Preferred

Education Sixty (60) college hours from accredited college or university and

Successful completion of the prescribed Field Training Program.

Job Duties

• Enforces Rules and Regulations of Board of Regents, institutional rules and regulations and departmental policies and procedures.
• Preserve the peace by the use of all lawful means, interceding, when authorized by law, to prevent or suppress crime.
• Arrests offenders with and without warrant when auth