BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

• Education
  At least ninety (90) college hours and five (5) years of full-time, continuous law enforcement service with at least two (2) years as a sergeant or higher rank or
  
  Minimum ten (10) years of full-time, continuous law enforcement service with at least five (5) years as a sergeant or higher rank
  

• Licenses and Certifications
  Active TCOLE Peace Officer License unless a lateral hire from outside the State of Texas Upon Hire and
  
  Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Intermediate Certificate or equivalent training and certification requirements for out-of-state candidates, as approved by TCOLE Upon Hire and
  
  Must possess a valid Texas driver's license, not subject to suspension Upon Hire
  

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education
  

• Experience
  Prior supervisory or leadership experience as a lieutenant or higher
  
  7 years of experience managing complex multijurisdictional operations at a supervisory level
  

• Licenses and Certifications
  TCOLE Advanced Certificate or higher
  
  TCOLE Instructor Certificate
  
  Law enforcement leadership courses
  

• Plans, organizes, assigns, and supervises departmental operations and activities, including enforcement of criminal law, the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents, and all related law enforcement and security functions.
• Directs, reviews, and evaluates criminal and administrative investigations.
• Executes all lawful processes, provides required notifications to magistrates, recovers lost or stolen property, and assists in locating missing persons within University jurisdiction.
• Checks and evaluates the performance, conduct, appearance, and productivity of subordinates.
• Provides guidance, direction, and clarification on departmental policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and legal updates to ensure staff understanding and adherence.
• Receives, communicates, and relays directives, assignments, special orders, and operational priorities to subordinate personnel.
• Reviews, analyzes, and prepares administrative and operational reports.
• Develops, administers, and participates in training programs, briefings, meetings, and leadership development initiatives.
• Coordinates and collaborates with local, state, federal, and University agencies and departments to support integrated, effective, and safe operations.
• Ensures consistent and effective communication through briefings, written directives, and interdepartmental coordination.
• Serves on committees and working groups related to safety, emergency management, policy development, or other areas of operational importance.
• Assists in the selection, background investigation, and onboarding of personnel; participates in related hiring and evaluation processes.
• Assists with strategic data-driven planning responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.