Top 23 Police officer Jobs in Houston Tx

Police Officer, UT Police Department
UTHealth Houston —Houston, TX
- Extended hours
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- University
- Health insurance
- Employee discount
Police Officer
Texas Medical Center —Houston, TX
- $33.92 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Driving
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Police Cadet (Non-Certified)
City of West University Place, TX —West University Place, TX
- $32.42 - $34.04 an hour
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Driver's License
- Entry level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
10d
UST Police Officer - Police Department
University of St. Thomas —Houston, TX
- Weekends as needed
- Heavy lifting
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Police Officer (Certified)
City of West University Place, TX —West University Place, TX
- $35.74 - $40.22 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Driver's License
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Police Officer
University of Houston-Downtown —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
2d
Police Officer
City of Deer Park, TX —Deer Park, TX
- $35.13 - $51.58 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Psychiatry
- Military
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
4d
Police Officer
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District —Cypress, TX
- $30.18 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
Police Officer
City of Friendswood —Friendswood, TX
- $33.97 - $44.08 an hour
- Full-time
- Military
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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3d
195-Day Campus Police Officer - School Year 2026-2027
Spring Branch ISD —Houston, TX
- Overtime
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Clean driving record
Reserve Police Officer - Police Department - School Year 2026-2027
Spring Branch ISD —Houston, TX
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
Police Officer
Houston Christian University —Houston, TX
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Ability to walk for extended periods
Police Officer
University of Houston-Clear Lake —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- 3 years
Police Officer
City of Meadows Place —Meadows Place, TX
- From $70,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Police Officer
Alvin ISD —Alvin, TX
- $28 an hour
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
Lateral Police Officer (2)
City of La Porte —La Porte, TX
- $35.57 - $42.65 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Pass drug screening
- Adults
Police Captain
University of Houston —Houston, TX
- Weekends as needed
- 7 years
- Pass drug screening
- Office
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
4d
Police Service Officer I - Telecommunicator/Detention Officer (7 positions)
City of Pasadena, TX —Pasadena, TX
- From $23.90 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Serving
- 18 years or older
- Spanish
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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Police Sergeant
University of Houston —Houston, TX
- Overtime
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
RN Hemodialysis Nurse (Harris County Sheriff's Office)
QUALITY DIALYSIS COMPANIES (3) —Houston, TX
- $50 - $55 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- RN License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Police Officer, UT Police Department

UTHealth Houston -
Houston, TX

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Health insurance
Pension plan
Employee discount
Gym membership

Qualifications

Driver's License
Peace Officer Certification
State-specific police officer certification

Full Job Description

The University of Texas Police Department in Houston, Texas is seeking a dedicated, full-time Police Officer to join its team. This position is responsible for performing comprehensive law enforcement duties on property under the control and jurisdiction of the University of Texas System. The Police Officer preserves the peace through lawful means, prevents and suppresses criminal activity, enforces traffic and criminal laws, investigates offenses, executes lawful processes, and arrests offenders when authorized by law. The role also includes responding to emergencies, assisting the public, recovering property, and helping locate missing persons, all while providing service, information, and aid to the university community.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care
Plus many more!

Position Summary:

The primary purpose of the Police Officer position 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.

Position Key Accountabilities:

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 process. 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: Other duties to include, 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.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

Basic Peace Officer Proficiency Certification by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) required
Driver License (DL) by State of Texas required

Minimum Education:

In accordance with current levels of education for commissioned police officers of the University of Texas System as adopted by the Board of Regents required Associate's Degree preferred

Minimum Experience:

Successful completion of prescribed field training program required.
10 years of experience working in a law enforcement agency of 75 commissioned personnel or more preferred

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

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