What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor, Public Safety Police Department position at UT MD Anderson?
The primary purpose of the Supervisor, Public Safety position is to plan and supervise the daily activities of UTPD Public Safety Officers and Senior Public Safety Officers, to be the main contact and resolution point for building occupants in order to resolve security and safety issues, and to maintain and implement policies, procedures, and operational plans for ensuring safety and security. Coordinate with Police personnel as necessary to maintain standards, effective communication, and continuous improvement processes for the delivery of security services in their assigned area. Develop, train, and evaluate personnel to meet professional standards and customer expectations. Through observation and patrol, safeguard institutional property, identify security issues, and enforce institutional rules and regulations. In emergencies, observe, report, and facilitate the orderly response to and, if necessary, evacuation of buildings and structures.
An ideal candidate is a proactive and experienced leader who effectively supervises and develops public safety teams, resolves complex security issues, collaborates with law enforcement, and ensures a safe, compliant environment through strong communication, operational oversight, and continuous improvement.
MD Anderson offers employees:
Provides leadership, supervision, training, and professional development of public safety officers and senior public safety officers.
Conducts annual and periodic performance reviews for assigned personnel and provides periodic compliance and performance reports to management. Plans, schedules, coordinates, and assigns work and establishes goals and priorities for subordinate employees. Serves as a front-line contact with clients and acts as the customer's advocate to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of security services.
Provides technical expertise to resolve safety and security issues involving personnel and other institutional staff. Responds to calls for
service and provides requested services in a timely manner and in accordance with policies and procedures. Reviews processes and procedures for effectiveness and efficiency and makes recommendations on process improvements.
Meets and confers with law enforcement personnel and directly supports police initiatives in university buildings and on property, whether through intelligence, surveillance, or as a patrol activity to prevent crime, identify wanted persons,
or to anticipate the opportunity for crime, disorder, or fires. Meets and confers with security and access control systems management to ensure he/she and the staff have a clear and thorough working knowledge of security devices and protocols. Ensures
security devices are operating reliably and as intended, and that devices in failure are reported immediately when detected.
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Criminal Justice, Security Management, or related field.
EXPERIENCE:
Required: Five years experience in security or related field to include two years in a supervisory/team lead capacity.
Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate and/or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience. Completion of both programs can be substituted for a maximum of two years of supervisory or management experience.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
Required: TDL - Texas Drivers License Valid Texas Class A, B, or C driver's license.
Preferred: IAHSS - Certification As A Security Officer Physical Security Professional Certification and/or one or more levels of certification (Certified Healthcare Security Officer, Certified Advanced Healthcare Security Officer, or Certified Healthcare Security Supervisor) from the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety.
OTHER:
Required: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
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
An ideal candidate is a proactive and experienced leader who effectively supervises and develops public safety teams, resolves complex security issues, collaborates with law enforcement, and ensures a safe, compliant environment through strong communication, operational oversight, and continuous improvement.
MD Anderson offers employees:
- Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week.
- Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage.
- Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals.
- Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs.
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service.
- Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans.
- Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program.
- Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.
- Opportunities for professional growth through Career Development Center and Mentoring programs.
Provides leadership, supervision, training, and professional development of public safety officers and senior public safety officers.
Conducts annual and periodic performance reviews for assigned personnel and provides periodic compliance and performance reports to management. Plans, schedules, coordinates, and assigns work and establishes goals and priorities for subordinate employees. Serves as a front-line contact with clients and acts as the customer's advocate to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of security services.
Provides technical expertise to resolve safety and security issues involving personnel and other institutional staff. Responds to calls for
service and provides requested services in a timely manner and in accordance with policies and procedures. Reviews processes and procedures for effectiveness and efficiency and makes recommendations on process improvements.
Meets and confers with law enforcement personnel and directly supports police initiatives in university buildings and on property, whether through intelligence, surveillance, or as a patrol activity to prevent crime, identify wanted persons,
or to anticipate the opportunity for crime, disorder, or fires. Meets and confers with security and access control systems management to ensure he/she and the staff have a clear and thorough working knowledge of security devices and protocols. Ensures
security devices are operating reliably and as intended, and that devices in failure are reported immediately when detected.
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Criminal Justice, Security Management, or related field.
EXPERIENCE:
Required: Five years experience in security or related field to include two years in a supervisory/team lead capacity.
Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate and/or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience. Completion of both programs can be substituted for a maximum of two years of supervisory or management experience.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
Required: TDL - Texas Drivers License Valid Texas Class A, B, or C driver's license.
Preferred: IAHSS - Certification As A Security Officer Physical Security Professional Certification and/or one or more levels of certification (Certified Healthcare Security Officer, Certified Advanced Healthcare Security Officer, or Certified Healthcare Security Supervisor) from the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety.
OTHER:
Required: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
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: 180698
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Varied
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 60,500
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 75,500
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 90,500
- FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: No
- Referral Bonus Available?: No
- Relocation Assistance Available?: No