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.

The police department is pleased to offer our team outstanding benefits that you're eligible for on day one of employment.

$0 Cost Employee Only Healthcare Benefits

PTO and Holidays
Weekend and Holiday Pay
Career Growth
Certification Pay
Uniforms and Dry Cleaning Provided

Join the UT Southwestern police department today and work alongside our officers who are dedicated to protecting and serving the Dallas community.

Police Officer's starting salary is $66,719.

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)
Education and Experience

Required

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent. and

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

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 authorized by law.
Executes all lawful processes.
Investigates all criminal offenses to detect and arrest criminals and to recover lost or stolen property.
Attempts to locate missing persons.
Enforces traffic law by detecting violations, makes violator custody or issues citations or warnings. Investigates motor vehicle collisions.
Prepares various written reports narrating law enforcement and police activities.
Gives testimony in the criminal courts of this state and the United States.
Confers with prosecuting attorneys, preserves evidence and maintains confidential information.
Confers with local law enforcement, criminal justice and emergency response agencies on matters of mutual interest.
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. 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!