Police Officer

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS)
Dallas, Texas 75215 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 06, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Federal Government
  • Public Safety
  • Summary

    Location: Logistics: 1st FLR BLK 900

    Multiple job opportunities available.

    Compensation: $70,200- $104,977 per year (based on experience).

    Primary Purpose

    Patrols, investigates, monitors, and resolves emergencies, high-risk situations, and potential and existing breaches in security, while enforcing established policies to provide a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

    MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS

    Education:

    • High School Diploma or GED.
    • Prefer an associate degree in law enforcement, Business or other related fields from an accredited college or university.
    Experience:
    • None.
    Equivalent Experience:
    • None.
    Certification/Registration/Licensure:
    • Must be licensed as a Peace Officer with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement TCLEOSE Tx Law Enforce Officer Std Edu.
    • Must meet and maintain eligibility standards for licensing as a Texas Peace Officer.
    • Must have a valid Driver License and obtain a Texas Driver License within 30 days of employment.
    Required Tests for Placement:
    • Applicants as of May 23, 2018 must pass with a minimum overall score of 70% or above the Police Officer Selection Test (P.O.S.T.) prior to hire.
    • Applicants with three or more years of experience with less than a 180-day break in service are exempt from requirement to take and pass the Police Officer Selection Test (P.O.ST.) prior to hire.
    • Applicants with three or more years of experience with less than a 180-day break in service are exempt from requirement to successfully pass a physical agility assessment prior to hire.
    • Employees in this job who were hired on or before 03/29/14 are exempt from requirement to take/pass the typing test and physical agility assessment.
    Skills or Special Abilities:
    • Must be able to pass typing test with a minimum of 20 words per minute, with no more than three errors.
    • Must successfully pass a physical agility assessment.
    • Must pass a pre-employment polygraph and psychological evaluation.
    • May be subject to further written and/or oral pre-employment testing.
    • Must be able to follow, practice and utilize the Peace Officer Weapons Standard and Qualification General Order to ensure the safety of officers, hospital staff, patients and visitors.
    • Must have effective oral and written communication skills.
    • Must have the ability to deal with PHHS staff and the public in a tactful and diplomatic manner.
    • Must be able to make sound judgments.
    • Must be able to testify in court to present case facts.
    • Grandfathered Employee Statement: Employees in this job who were hired on or before 03/29/14 are exempt from requirement to take/pass the typing test and physical agility assessment.


    Requisition ID: 983116
  • Job Description

    Location: Logistics: 1st FLR BLK 900

    Multiple job opportunities available.

    Compensation: $70,200- $104,977 per year (based on experience).

    Primary Purpose

    Patrols, investigates, monitors, and resolves emergencies, high-risk situations, and potential and existing breaches in security, while enforcing established policies to provide a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

    MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS

    Education:

    • High School Diploma or GED.
    • Prefer an associate degree in law enforcement, Business or other related fields from an accredited college or university.
    Experience:
    • None.
    Equivalent Experience:
    • None.
    Certification/Registration/Licensure:
    • Must be licensed as a Peace Officer with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement TCLEOSE Tx Law Enforce Officer Std Edu.
    • Must meet and maintain eligibility standards for licensing as a Texas Peace Officer.
    • Must have a valid Driver License and obtain a Texas Driver License within 30 days of employment.
    Required Tests for Placement:
    • Applicants as of May 23, 2018 must pass with a minimum overall score of 70% or above the Police Officer Selection Test (P.O.S.T.) prior to hire.
    • Applicants with three or more years of experience with less than a 180-day break in service are exempt from requirement to take and pass the Police Officer Selection Test (P.O.ST.) prior to hire.
    • Applicants with three or more years of experience with less than a 180-day break in service are exempt from requirement to successfully pass a physical agility assessment prior to hire.
    • Employees in this job who were hired on or before 03/29/14 are exempt from requirement to take/pass the typing test and physical agility assessment.
    Skills or Special Abilities:
    • Must be able to pass typing test with a minimum of 20 words per minute, with no more than three errors.
    • Must successfully pass a physical agility assessment.
    • Must pass a pre-employment polygraph and psychological evaluation.
    • May be subject to further written and/or oral pre-employment testing.
    • Must be able to follow, practice and utilize the Peace Officer Weapons Standard and Qualification General Order to ensure the safety of officers, hospital staff, patients and visitors.
    • Must have effective oral and written communication skills.
    • Must have the ability to deal with PHHS staff and the public in a tactful and diplomatic manner.
    • Must be able to make sound judgments.
    • Must be able to testify in court to present case facts.
    • Grandfathered Employee Statement: Employees in this job who were hired on or before 03/29/14 are exempt from requirement to take/pass the typing test and physical agility assessment.


    Requisition ID: 983116
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