Police Officer

Police Officer

Bring your passion to Texas Health So We Are Better + Together

Work Location: Texas Health Denton, 3000 N I-35 Denton, TX 76201

Work Hours: Full-Time: Rotating Shifts

Department Highlights:

• All uniforms and duty gear are provided.

• State licensing fees are paid.

• Paid training is included.

Qualifications

Here's What You Need:

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.
• Associate degree Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Security or closely related field Preferred.

Experience

• 2 Years Security or law enforcement Preferred.
• 2 Years Healthcare or education Preferred.

Certifications and Licenses

• DL - Driver's License Class C and insurable Upon Hire Required.
• ACPI - Advanced Crisis Prevention Intervention Training maintained annually 30 Days Required.
• Peace Officer Upon Hire Required.

Skills

• Must complete a personal history statement and psychological evaluation. May be subject to further written and/or oral pre-assignment test/training. Must be able to follow, practice and utilize the Peace Officer Weapons Standard and Qualification General Order to ensure the safety of officers, hospital staff, patients, and visitors. Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of customer-based Peace Officer management techniques. Must be able to deal with the public and fellow employees in a tactful and diplomatic manner. Must be able to make sound judgments. Must be able to testify in court to present case facts.
• Pursuant to TCOLE Declaration of Medical Condition, Commission Rule 215.15 (c), 217.1 (a), 217.7 (e) new license applicants must complete both a physical exam and drug screen. Licensee Officers with more than a 180-day break in service need drug screen only.
• Must possess the ability to physically defend and/or restrain people.
• Must possess the ability to communicate with others in a clear, understandable, and professional manner on the phone and in person using the English language, and the demonstrated use of good verbal communication skills.
• Must possess the ability to interact effectively with peers, executive and medical staff, department heads and staff in other departments, patients/families, vendors, and other customers in a manner that represents Texas Health Resources positively.
• Must be able to write clear and concise detailed incident reports and various other reports as required.
• Must possess the ability to investigate, analyze, and resolve non-routine issues and problems.
• Must possess the ability to maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Must possess the ability to learn and apply new information, knowledge, and experiences in a timely manner.
• Requires special protective equipment, training, and adherence to prescribed rules and procedures.
• Must possess ability to use a computer and electronic equipment.
• Must possess high levels of alertness.
• Must possess high levels of attention to details.
• Must possess visual and mental concentration on instruments, dials, readouts, displays, etc.
• Must possess the ability to observe and rapidly react to changing situations and operations.
• Must possess precise hand-eye coordination and fine motor dexterity.
• Must possess the ability to continuously stand, walk, or move around the workplace.
• Must be willing and able to travel to other Texas Health Resources locations, external offices and outpatient clinics as needed.

What You Will Do:

Performs officer duties to include, but not limited to:

• Patrols buildings and ground for unlocked secured areas for after hour entry.
• Locks and opens doors according to schedules.
• Provides individual and group escorts to and from parking areas.
• Identifies and removes unauthorized individuals from property.
• Enforces campus parking policies/cite violations.
• Maintains compliance with Security policies.
• Pursues and detains persons involved in criminal activity.
• Fills out incident/offense report forms and composes narratives.
• Gives directions to areas of facility.
• Interacts with police, fire personnel, patients, visitors, and staff.
• Provides vehicle assistance.
• Patrols interior/perimeter of campus and parking.
• Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities.
• Reports and escalates situations to the Threat Management team as appropriate.
• Provides quality customer service to Texas Health employees, visitors, and guest.
• Greets people with courtesy and respect using the 10/5 rule.
• Provides directions and assistance employees, visitors, and guests.
• Provide general information regarding Texas Health campuses.
• Provides transport and escorts to and from campus parking lots.
• Responds timely to calls for service and emergency situations.
• Assesses the situation and utilizes appropriate de-escalation measures.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills and provides the appropriate level of force for the situation.
• Responds to and activates the appropriate emergency response code.
• Interacts with and provides assistance to Police, Fire, EMS, and other emergency staff as required.

Additional Perks of Being a Texas Health Team Member:

Benefits include 401(k) with match, paid time off, competitive health insurance choices, healthcare and dependent care spending account options, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, a student loan repayment program and more.

Texas Health Denton Highlights:

Texas Health Denton is a 255-bed, full-service hospital providing convenient care to people across North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1987. With more than 1,100 employees and 450 physicians on our medical staff we're one of Denton County's largest employers.

We specialize in Cancer Care, Neck & Back Program, Critical Care, Neonatology, CT Cardiac Imaging, Neurology, Electrophysiology, Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Emergency Care, Robotic Surgery, Endovascular Surgery, Stroke Care, General Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery, Heart & Vascular Services, Women & Infants Care, Interventional Radiology and Wound Care & Hyperbaric Treatment.

Texas Health Denton is a Joint Commission-accredited Primary (Level II) Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center, a Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, and a Magnet® designated hospital.

Our four-story specialty center for women and infants features 12 labor and delivery beds, 2 C-section suites along with 6 antepartum and 24 postpartum beds. Texas Health Denton is the city's only provider of obstetrical and neonatal intensive care services and is the largest provider of obstetrical services in Denton County. The ground floor houses a breast imaging center, outpatient physical therapy, cardiac rehabilitation, and an internal medicine residency program.

As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we're one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch, and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here!

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