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Public Safety Officer- Security- Woodlands

MD Anderson Cancer Center

The Woodlands, TXFull-time$18–23.08/hrSeen 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$18–23.08/hr
Location
The Woodlands, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Texas Driver's License, required

Job overview

MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks a Public Safety Officer to help maintain a safe and welcoming environment for patients, families, and employees at its Woodlands campus. The role supports security and the institution’s mission through campus patrols, assistance to visitors, enforcement of regulations, and emergency response. It is full-time, onsite, and includes rotating shifts. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant work experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Communication, nice to haveJudgment Under Pressure, nice to havePublic Safety, nice to haveSecurity Officer Certification, nice to have

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent, required1 Year Relevant Work Experience, requiredTexas Driver's License, required3 Years Verifiable Driving History, requiredCustomer Interaction Experience, nice to haveIAHSS Security Certification, nice to havePre-Employment Skills Test, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Match

Full job description

MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. As a Public Safety Officer, you will help ensure a safe and welcoming environment so patients, families, and employees can focus on care, research, and education. Public Safety Officers are essential to maintaining security and supporting the mission of MD Anderson Cancer Center.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, one year of relevant work experience, and a valid Texas driver's license. Preferred qualifications include International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) certification. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills, sound judgment under pressure, and a commitment to public safety.

Minimum $18.00 - Midpoint $20.54 - Maximum $23.08 per hour based on a 40-hour work week. This is a full-time position with rotating shifts that may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. The primary work location is the MD Anderson campus in The Woodlands, Texas. The address is 100 Fellowship Drive Conroe, Texas 77384.

Why Us?

Join a mission-driven team where your work directly supports patient care and safety. MD Anderson offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth and specialized training in healthcare security.

  • Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.

  • Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.

  • Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.

  • Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities

  • Provide information, directions, and assistance to patients, visitors, and staff

  • Patrol campus by vehicle and on foot to monitor for suspicious activity and safety hazards

  • Enforce institutional and parking regulations; issue permits and citations as needed

  • Serve as a Campus Security Authority in compliance with the Clery Act

  • Respond to emergencies and maintain calm, professional judgment under pressure

  • Support institutional policies and ensure a safe environment for all individuals on campus

EDUCATION

  • Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Required: 1 year Relevant work experience.

  • Preferred: Customer interaction role.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

  • Required: TDL - Texas Drivers License Valid and current Texas driver's license with a minimum of three year's history of verifiable driving history. With less than three years of driving history, but with a minimum of one year of driving history, a waiver may be requested. Upon Hire

  • Preferred: IAHSS - Certification As A Security Officer One or more levels of certification (Certified Healthcare Security Officer, Certified Advanced Healthcare Security Officer, or Certified Healthcare Security Supervisor) from the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety Upon Hire

*OTHER REQUIREMENTS: *Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources. Maintains awareness of medication security requirements as they relate to assigned job duties.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

  • Requisition ID: 183731

  • Employment Status: Full-Time

  • Employee Status: Regular

  • Work Week: Varied

  • Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 37,450

  • Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 42,725

  • Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 48,000

  • FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay

  • Fund Type: Hard

  • Work Location: Onsite

  • Pivotal Position: Yes

  • Referral Bonus Available?: Yes

  • Relocation Assistance Available?: No

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How this job compares

Set against the 1,630 open Security Officer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$18–23.08/hr
  • Texas median$18/hr80 hourly ranges
  • US median$20–21/hr1,198 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $20.54/hr, is 14% above the Texas median midpoint ($18/hr) — in the top quarter of Security Officer hourly ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 150 open Security Officer jobs in Texas and 1,630 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Security Officer postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (490 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 820 of the 1,630 open Security Officer jobs (50%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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