Public Safety Officer - Security

Job Overview MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. As a Public Safety Officer, you will help ensure a safe and welcoming environment so patients, families, and employees can focus on care, research, and education. Public Safety Officers are essential to maintaining security and supporting the mission of MD Anderson Cancer Center. Salary and Work Hours Minimum $18.00 - Midpoint $20.54 - Maximum $23.08 per hour based on a 40-hour work week. This is a full-time position with rotating shifts that may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. The primary work location is the MD Anderson Cancer Center campus in the Texas Medical Center. Why Us? Join a mission-driven team where your work directly supports patient care and safety. MD Anderson offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth and specialized training in healthcare security. Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance. Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options. Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups. Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs. Responsibilities Provide information, directions, and assistance to patients, visitors, and staff. Patrol campus by vehicle and on foot to monitor for suspicious activity and safety hazards. Enforce institutional and parking regulations; issue permits and citations as needed. Serve as a Campus Security Authority in compliance with the Clery Act. Respond to emergencies and maintain calm, professional judgment under pressure. Support institutional policies and ensure a safe environment for all individuals on campus. Requirements Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Work Experience Required: One year of relevant work experience. Licenses and Certifications Required: Valid Class A, B or C Texas driver's license. Preferred: International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) certification. Other Requirements Required: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center