Police Officer

 Description: The Police Officer is responsible for the physical protection of District patients, visitors, and personnel consistent with federal, state, and local laws; and District policies and procedures. The Police Officer performs a full range of duties necessary to enforce the law, (e.g. investigates complaints, maintains order, aids individuals, and identifies criminal offenders). The Police Officer also identifies law enforcement problems, resolves conflicts, and provides other law enforcement services to the public and/or staff as required. The District’s Police Officer is a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) Certified position. Eligible candidates must be able to complete and pass all pre-employment work conditions, submit to a full background investigations (e.g. medical, psychological and polygraph exams; and/or a physical agility test), and have the ability to operate a motor vehicle. Typical Duties:
Monitors and investigates all reported criminal activity, safety concerns, and unusual incidents on District property, whether dispatched, citizen informed, or personally observed. Prepares and files written incident/offense reports as required.
Makes arrests as deemed necessary. Prepares and completes incident/offense arrest reports and transports subjects to the appropriate confinement facilities.
Prohibits the improper and/or unauthorized usage or destruction of hospital property. Patrols the interior and exterior of District facilities to deter gatherings of persons, minimize the disruption of patient care and maintain civil order of District properties.
Assists with transfers of Behavioral Health patients and the transfer of funds as requested.
Provides personal escorts for District patients, visitors, and staff to or from any on-campus parking location during non-shift changes when requested or as otherwise directed.
Assists District Departments with a variety of situations that may affect the continuum of normal hospital operations.
Responds to emergency calls (e.g. fires, fire control systems, intrusion alarms, etc.).
Interacts with the general public in a professional and appropriate manner.
Ensures maintenance requests are forwarded to appropriate departments relative to safety issues to include lighting, equipment failures, etc.
Attends all duty shifts, department meetings, and training as scheduled.
Completes Defensive Driving Certification within 12 months of hire and maintains certification throughout employment in accordance with district policy.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

 Qualifications:

• Required Education and Experience:
• High school Diploma or GED.
• Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
• Must have a basic Peace Officer Certification through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE).
• Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Must be able to pass a full employment background investigation including medical, psychological, and polygraph exams; and/or a physical agility test.
• Preferred Education and Experience:
• Prior Police Officer or Healthcare Security Officer experience.
• Preferred Specialized Training:
• Certification as a Mental Health Police Officer.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English).