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The UT Police Department in Houston, TX is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Senior Public Safety Officer to help uphold a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for our institution’s patients, visitors, and staff. In this leadership role, you will safeguard property and people through vigilant observation, proactive foot and vehicle patrols, and consistent enforcement of institutional policies. You’ll collaborate closely with the Patient Relations Team to support our visitor management strategy, ensure the readiness of critical security technologies, and serve as a team lead who mentors Public Safety Officers, partners with supervisors to advance departmental goals, and steps into supervisory responsibilities when needed.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
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 Senior Public Safety Officer position is to safeguard institutional property, personnel, and visitors through vigilant observation and proactive foot and vehicle patrols, and the enforcement of Institutional and Divisional policies, rules, and regulations. The position maintains a collaborative partnership with the Patient Relations Team in support of the institutional visitor management strategy. The Senior Public Safety Officer plays a critical role in ensuring operational readiness of security technology, software, and devices by monitoring and reporting technology issues. As a team lead, the Senior Public Safety Officer supports the development of Public Safety Officers, works closely with supervisors to accomplish departmental objectives, and may assume supervisory duties in the absence of the Public Safety Supervisor.
Position Key Accountabilities:
- Provides team leadership and ongoing professional development of Public Safety Officers. Models professionalism, engagement, and teamwork expectations for the Public Safety team.
- Assists in the coordination and security services related to campus events. Actively engages in the overall entry experience in partnership with the patient relations team. Works closely with Public Safety Supervisor to accomplish department objectives.
- In the absence of the Public Safety Supervisor, may be required to perform Public Safety Supervisor duties.
- Completes quality assurance reviews of staff. Participates in the field training of Public Safety Officers. Engages in classroom and field training activities to meet the goals of the public safety team. Performs uniform, vehicle, and operational readiness focused inspections.
- Ensures staff have a clear and thorough working knowledge of security devices and protocols.
- Ensures security devices are operating reliably and as intended, and devices in failure are reported immediately when detected. Assist in the configuration and application of institutional video management systems.
- Patrols university buildings and property on foot and by vehicle to prevent theft, vandalism, or other criminal activity. Responds to calls for service and provides requested services in a timely manner and in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Completes appropriate security incident reports. Serves as a front-line contact with clients and acts as the customer's advocate to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of security services. Defines and oversees risk prevention rounds to identify and mitigate security risks. Assigns radios, keys, and other operational equipment.
- Other duties to include, but not limited to, emergency recall and/or may be required to remain on-site 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:
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development skills.
- Calm under pressure with sound decision-making in emergencies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Commitment to customer service and institutional safety.
- Commercial Driver License Class A (Class A - CDL) by State of Texas required or
- Commercial Driver License Class B (Class B - CDL) by State of Texas required or
- Commercial Driver License Class C (Class C - CDL) by State of Texas required or
- Driver License (DL) by State of Texas required
- Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) by International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) preferred
- Certified Advance Healthcare Security Officer (CAHSO) by International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) preferred
- Certified Health Security Supervisor (CHSS) by International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) preferred
Minimum Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate's Degree preferred.
Minimum Experience:
2 years as a Public Safety Officer or related experience required. 3 years of experience as a Public Safety Officer 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.
INTRODUCTION
The UT Police Department in Houston, TX is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Senior Public Safety Officer to help uphold a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for our institution’s patients, visitors, and staff. In this leadership role, you will safeguard property and people through vigilant observation, proactive foot and vehicle patrols, and consistent enforcement of institutional policies. You’ll collaborate closely with the Patient Relations Team to support our visitor management strategy, ensure the readiness of critical security technologies, and serve as a team lead who mentors Public Safety Officers, partners with supervisors to advance departmental goals, and steps into supervisory responsibilities when needed.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
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 Senior Public Safety Officer position is to safeguard institutional property, personnel, and visitors through vigilant observation and proactive foot and vehicle patrols, and the enforcement of Institutional and Divisional policies, rules, and regulations. The position maintains a collaborative partnership with the Patient Relations Team in support of the institutional visitor management strategy. The Senior Public Safety Officer plays a critical role in ensuring operational readiness of security technology, software, and devices by monitoring and reporting technology issues. As a team lead, the Senior Public Safety Officer supports the development of Public Safety Officers, works closely with supervisors to accomplish departmental objectives, and may assume supervisory duties in the absence of the Public Safety Supervisor.
Position Key Accountabilities:
- Provides team leadership and ongoing professional development of Public Safety Officers. Models professionalism, engagement, and teamwork expectations for the Public Safety team.
- Assists in the coordination and security services related to campus events. Actively engages in the overall entry experience in partnership with the patient relations team. Works closely with Public Safety Supervisor to accomplish department objectives.
- In the absence of the Public Safety Supervisor, may be required to perform Public Safety Supervisor duties.
- Completes quality assurance reviews of staff. Participates in the field training of Public Safety Officers. Engages in classroom and field training activities to meet the goals of the public safety team. Performs uniform, vehicle, and operational readiness focused inspections.
- Ensures staff have a clear and thorough working knowledge of security devices and protocols.
- Ensures security devices are operating reliably and as intended, and devices in failure are reported immediately when detected. Assist in the configuration and application of institutional video management systems.
- Patrols university buildings and property on foot and by vehicle to prevent theft, vandalism, or other criminal activity. Responds to calls for service and provides requested services in a timely manner and in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Completes appropriate security incident reports. Serves as a front-line contact with clients and acts as the customer's advocate to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of security services. Defines and oversees risk prevention rounds to identify and mitigate security risks. Assigns radios, keys, and other operational equipment.
- Other duties to include, but not limited to, emergency recall and/or may be required to remain on-site 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:
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development skills.
- Calm under pressure with sound decision-making in emergencies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Commitment to customer service and institutional safety.
- Commercial Driver License Class A (Class A - CDL) by State of Texas required or
- Commercial Driver License Class B (Class B - CDL) by State of Texas required or
- Commercial Driver License Class C (Class C - CDL) by State of Texas required or
- Driver License (DL) by State of Texas required
- Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) by International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) preferred
- Certified Advance Healthcare Security Officer (CAHSO) by International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) preferred
- Certified Health Security Supervisor (CHSS) by International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) preferred
Minimum Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate's Degree preferred.
Minimum Experience:
2 years as a Public Safety Officer or related experience required. 3 years of experience as a Public Safety Officer 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Public Safety Dispatcher
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
Public Safety Dispatcher roles must qualify as specialty occupations for E-3 eligibility. A degree in criminal justice, emergency management, communications, or public administration supports this. Document how your Australian qualification directly aligns with the specific duties in the job posting.
Target government and municipal employers directly
County sheriff departments, city emergency communications centers, and transit authorities regularly sponsor E-3 workers. Focus on jurisdictions with active federal contracts, as those employers tend to have established HR processes for international hires and understand LCA filing requirements.
Request an LCA before your start date
Your employer must file a certified Labor Condition Application with the DOL before you can apply for your E-3 visa. Confirm this step is in their onboarding timeline early, since LCA certification typically takes seven business days and must precede your consulate appointment.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your paperwork
Once you have a job offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. This reduces errors that delay consulate appointments, which matters when a public safety employer needs you to start on a fixed shift date.
Address APCO or NAED credentials in your application
U.S. public safety employers often expect APCO or National Academy of Emergency Dispatch certification. Listing equivalent Australian qualifications and any relevant CAD system experience signals to hiring managers that your onboarding time will be short and sponsorship risk is low.
Clarify shift and background check timing with HR
Public safety dispatcher roles require background checks and security clearances that can run four to eight weeks. Confirm with HR that the E-3 sponsorship process and clearance timelines are running in parallel so your visa approval and cleared start date align.
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Find Public Safety Dispatcher JobsPublic Safety Dispatcher E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Public Safety Dispatcher jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Public Safety Dispatcher roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship. Many municipal and county emergency communications centers do not advertise sponsorship explicitly, so filtering by employers with prior work visa history narrows your search to those already familiar with the process.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Public Safety Dispatcher role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the employer defines the role. Positions that require a specific bachelor's degree in emergency management, criminal justice, or communications can qualify. Roles advertised as needing any degree or no degree will not meet the specialty occupation standard USCIS applies to E-3 petitions, so job description language matters significantly.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Public Safety Dispatcher roles?
The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so you can apply any time you have a qualifying job offer. The H-1B requires entering a random lottery in March with a roughly 25 percent selection rate. For public safety roles, where hiring timelines are tied to specific vacancies and shift rotations, the E-3's predictable timeline is a practical advantage.
Can I change employers while working in the U.S. on an E-3 as a dispatcher?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp if your current one has expired. If your visa stamp is still valid, you can start with a new employer after the new LCA is certified, but you cannot begin work before that certification is complete.
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