Police Sergeant

North Region- Denton, Alliance, Flower Mound, South Lake and HEB

Are you looking for a rewarding career? We’re looking for a qualified Police Sergeant like you, to join our Texas Health Resources family.

Work location: Within the North Region- Denton, Alliance, Flower Mound, South Lake and HEB

Work hours: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Monday – Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Department highlights:

• All uniforms and duty gear are provided.

• State licensing fees are paid.

• Paid training is included.

Here’s What You Need

Education

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent is required

• Associate's Degree Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Security or closely related field is preferred

Experience

• 3 Years of Law enforcement experience to include 1 year Security or law enforcement supervisory experience is required and

• 2 Years Healthcare or education security experience is preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• DL - Drivers License Class C and must be insurable Upon Hire is required And

• Peace Officer Upon Hire is required And

• Other Field Training Officer Certification 12 Months is required And

• CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training 14 Days is required And

• ACPI - Advanced Crisis Prevention Intervention Training maintained annually 30 Days is required

What You Will Do

Supervise operations on assigned shifts:

• Leads briefings for officers and distributes equipment

• Responds to calls for service and disturbances.

• Reviews, completes, and approves shift paperwork and reports

• Participates in the Texas Health Threat Assessment Team for assigned area and monitors for correct utilization.

Performs supervisory duties as needed:

• Selects, trains, motivates, supervises, and evaluates assigned staff to ensure maximum utilization of individual and group capabilities, while providing optimal service to both internal and external customers.

• Supervises activities in the assigned work unit to maximize the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and property

• Ensures all shift paperwork is completed in a timely and accurate manner.

• Maintains a positive working relationship with staff and outside agencies and ensures issues or concerns are appropriately addressed, researched, and resolved.

• Maintains knowledge and enforces applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact or govern the department. Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws. Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding.

• Leads briefings for all officers to communicate pertinent information and distribute equipment to officers.

• Responds to calls and disturbances in a timely manner to ensure actions taken are consistent with established policies and procedures.

• Identifies and analyzes the design of jobs, work processes, workflows, etc, and implements appropriate changes to improve effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency while supporting the overall goals and mission of the system and department.

• Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the police and security field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, and actively participating in professional organizations. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.

• Ensures that assigned employees receive opportunities to further their knowledge.

• Maintain Texas Peace Officer certification and state firearms qualification.

• Provide assistance and other assigned duties to maintain a safe and secure environment.

• Responds to violent physical encounters using the appropriate force necessary to achieve a lawful objective at the same time maintaining professionalism.

• Actively participates in organization training showing proficiency in CPI, ALERRT and other training as required by the department or system.

Provides training for officers:

• Orientates new employees

• Attends assigned meetings and shares information

Provides manager with input for:

• Employee selection

• Progressive discipline

• Employee evaluations

Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.

• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.

• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity Highlights:

At Texas Health Resources, our mission is “to improve the health of the people in the communities we serve”.

Our award-winning culture is a tribute to our amazing employees. We’re thrilled to be a 2023 FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” for the 9th year in a row!

We strive to create an atmosphere of respect, integrity, compassion and excellence for all. We’re committed to diversity in our workforce, and our mission to serve spreads across ethnic, cultural, economic and generational boundaries. Join us and to do your life’s best work here!

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