UHDPD Career Opportunities
Your Career. Your Impact. Join UHD PD.
Looking for a career that matters? The University of Houston-Downtown Police Department (UHD PD) offers the opportunity to serve a diverse campus community while making a meaningful impact everyday.
UHD PD officers work in a dynamic, team-oriented university environment focused on safety, service, and community. Join a team where your skills make a difference every day. If that's you, we want to hear from you.
Explore current police officer opportunities on the UHD Career Site or contact the UHD Police Department for more information at 713-221-8065.
Salary and Benefits
The base pay salary for police officer positions is $56,125 - $61,195 depending on qualifications. The salary may be adjusted based on training/education, tenure at UHD, and/or shift differential. For more information on Police Pay Grade Structure click to learn more.
UHD offers a variety of benefit programs as part of its employment and compensation package. Officers employed with the UHD Police Department receive automatic state benefits, which include:
- Paid medical employee insurance
- Subsidized family insurance
- Low cost dental insurance
- Sick leave at 12 days per year
- Paid vacation at 12 days per year
- Paid holidays, see the Holiday Schedule
- Retirement program
- Paid life insurance
- Tax deferred annuity
- Tuition reimbursement plan
- Hazardous duty pay and tenure pay
Learn more information on the Employee Benefits website. We encourage you to review all of the available information to help you determine the best way to apply these benefits to your personal situation.
Application Process
Applications may be completed by clicking on Employment Opportunities. An application, resume, and cover letter are required.
All qualified applicants must pass a comprehensive medical exam, including drug/steroid screen, polygraph, and psychological evaluation. . This is a security sensitive position; a complete background investigation is also required.
The University of Houston-Downtown is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
