MD Anderson

Police Officer, University Police

Posted on: 15 Feb 2021

Houston, TX

Job Description

The Police Officer role within the University of Texas Police Department at Houston is to enforce the law; provide service, information and aid to all citizens as circumstances require; prevent crime; suppress disturbances; investigate criminal offenses; and arrest offenders.

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS

Law Duties and Administration
* Perform law enforcement duties on the property under the control and jurisdiction of the University of Texas System.
* Preserve the peace by the use of all lawful means, interceding when authorized by law, to prevent or suppress crime.
* Execute all lawful processes.
* Arrest offenders with and without warrant when authorized by law.
* Investigate criminal offenses to detect and arrest criminals, and recover stolen or lost property.
* Attempt to locate missing persons.

Enforcement Functions
* Enforce traffic law by detecting violations, making violator contacts, placing violators in custody or issuing citations or warnings.
* Investigate motor vehicle collisions.
* Prepare various written reports narrating law enforcement and police activities.

Additional Operations
* Give credible testimony in the criminal courts of this state and the United States.
* Confers with prosecuting attorneys, preserves evidence, and maintain confidential information.
* Confers with local law enforcement, criminal justice and emergency response agencies on matters of mutual interest.

Other Duties as Assigned

Including, but not limited to:
* Emergency recall and/or may be required to remain onsite or work extended hours during man-made or natural disasters and unusual occurrences on campus.
* Local or long distance travel may be required for training or other business purposes occasionally.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Required: In accordance with current levels of education for commissioned police officers of the University of Texas as adopted by the Board of Regents. Successful completion of prescribed field training program.

License/Certification

All of the following are required:
* Commissioned/licensed peace officer for the State of Texas within 180 days of entry into job.
* Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCOLE) Peace Officer License.
* Valid Texas driver's license.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information
* Requisition ID: 136599
* Employment Status: Full-Time
* Employee Status: Regular
* FLSA: non-exempt, eligible for overtime, and is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
* Work Week: Varied
* Fund Type: Hard
* Pivotal Position: No
* Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 52,000
* Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 65,000
* Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 78,000
* Science Jobs: No

MD Anderson

Houston, TX

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the world’s most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention.

Mission

The mission of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

Vision

We shall be the premier cancer center in the world, based on the excellence of our people, our research-driven patient care and our science. We are Making Cancer History. 

Core Values

Caring: By our words and actions, we create a caring environment for everyone.

We are sensitive to the concerns of our patients and our co-workers.
We are respectful and courteous to each other at all times.
We promote and reward teamwork and inclusiveness.

Integrity: We work together to merit the trust of our colleagues and those we serve.

We hold ourselves, and each other, accountable for practicing our values.
We communicate frequently, honestly and openly.
By our actions, we create an environment of trust.

Discovery: We embrace creativity and seek new knowledge. 

We help each other to identify and solve problems.
We seek personal growth and enable others to do so.
We encourage learning, creativity and new ideas.

MD Anderson employs nearly 20,000 people, including more than 1,600 faculty members. With faculty and staff working in more than 25 buildings in Houston and Central Texas, MD Anderson is one of the largest cancer centers in the world.