Police Officer

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS)
United States, Texas, Dallas
5201 Harry Hines Boulevard (Show on map)
Jan 03, 2026
Location: Logistics: 1st FLR BLK 900 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. Questions: Do you have High School Diploma or GED? Do you have TCOLE (Tx Commission Law Enforcement)? Are you currently under court-ordered supervision or probation for any offense classified above a Class B misdemeanor? Within the past 10 years, have you been convicted of an offense classified above a Class B misdemeanor? Have you ever been convicted of, or placed under supervision for, an offense involving family violence? Are you currently restricted from operating a motor vehicle in the state of Texas by law or court order? Are you currently prohibited by law or court order from owning or possessing a firearm? Have you ever received a discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces that was classified as dishonorable? Within the past 10 years, have you purchased, sold, or used any illegal narcotics other than marijuana? Within the past 10 years, have you used prescription medication that was not prescribed to you? Are you currently the subject of an internal investigation by your current employer or department? In the past 12 months, have you received three or more citations for moving violations while driving? Are you presently attending a Police Academy? Requisition ID: 983116