Job Description: Detective
The University of Texas Police at Houston (UT Police) is staffed with a dedicated team of sworn and civilian professionals that serve, protect and preserve the “daily campus life” at the number-one cancer center in the nation, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the prestigious University of Texas Health Sciences Center (UTHealth). Both institutions are part of the world’s largest medical complex, The Texas Medical Center located in the heart of the nation’s energy capital, Houston, TX. UT Police is responsible for law enforcement, security
Working within the collaborative framework of the Combined Protection Model, the primary purpose of the DETECTIVE position is to provide investigative expertise and oversight on a wide variety of criminal investigations. The role is responsible for conducting investigations while enforcing criminal laws and institutional regulations that promote the protection, safety and welfare of students, employees, patients, visitors and all property within the areas under the control and jurisdiction of UT Police.
| License/Certification |
Required: Commissioned/licensed peace officer for the State of Texas and hold a valid Class C Texas driver’s license. Qualified candidates from Federal Law Enforcement, U.S. Military and Out of State Law Enforcement agencies must be able to obtain a commissioned/licensed peace officer for the State of Texas and hold a valid Class C Texas driver’s license within one hundred twenty days (120) of employment. |
| Experience |
Required: Ten years’ experience as a commissioned peace officer, with six years as an investigator or detective. |
| Pay and Compensation |
The salary range for candidates with these qualifications is typically $80,000 to $102,600, with a competitive starting pay commensurate with experience. We participate in the TRS Pension Program, annual merit raises, shift differential pay, bilingual pay (up to $1,800), education pay (between $2,400 and $8,000), TCOLE certification pay (between $1,800 and $4,200) and a generous tuition reimbursement through a Cohort. We offer excellent benefits, to include 100% of health insurance premiums paid for the employee, paid time off, sick leave, paid holidays and the opportunity to earn up to 24 additional hours of time off based on performance. |
UT Police at Houston offers competitive pay and excellent benefits. The starting pay for all positions is on a sliding scale commensurate with experience. UT Police offers tuition reimbursement through a cohort (up to $5,250 a year). Excellent benefits are provided to UT Police employees, including paid health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and the opportunity to earn up to 24 additional hours of time off (based on performance).
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For further information or questions, contact Talent Management:
713-792-0900 or utp-hrecruiting@mdanderson.org
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How to Apply
MD Anderson positions are listed through MD Anderson Careers; search for keyword “police”. UTHealth Houston positions are listed through UTHealth Careers. Follow the prompts and search for keyword “police".
