Security Officer I

Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner -•Kerrville, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Security Supervisor, performs routine (journey-level) security work, providing a safe and secure environment for the hospital. Admits employees and visitors to facility grounds and buildings. Provides patrol of grounds and buildings by foot and by vehicle. Checks grounds completely for any fire, damaged property, equipment, or unauthorized person(s). Documents all findings and reports to supervisor any unusual findings. Responds to all employee accidents and distributes paperwork properly. Responds to and documents all alarms and investigates causes of alarm. Performs monthly fire extinguisher inspections in all buildings. Keeps a daily log sheet of activities and turns in at the end of shift. Enforces the parking, traffic, security, and safety regulations. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. This position may be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on evenings, nights and/or weekends. This position may also be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on maximum security locations.

Requirements

Twelve (12) month’s work experience.
Must possess a valid Texas driver license or obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date to drive a state vehicle.
Applicants with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.
Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy.
Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aid, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
Males between the ages of 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.
Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required.
Knowledge of traffic and parking regulations
Knowledge of emergency reporting procedures
Skills in monitoring and assessing situations and determining an appropriate response.
Ability to patrol the grounds by foot or in a vehicle, detect dangerous situations, and take appropriate actions.
Ability to prepare a concise report to the shift supervisor and/or co-workers.
Ability to learn the hospital buildings and grounds that are patrolled.
Ability to learn and enforce hospital rules and regulations pertaining to building admissions and exits.
Ability to apply restraint techniques if necessary.
Ability to set up barricades for securing an area in an emergency or securing an area after an incident or accident.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in security, law enforcement, or military preferred

Responsibilities

Admits employees and visitors to the facility grounds.
Checks for unauthorized materials as they come into the front gate of the hospital grounds to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
Performs regular and erratic patrol of the entire grounds by vehicle and foot.
Performs regular foot patrol of the interior and exterior of all buildings checking for unauthorized activity, and to ensure no unauthorized person(s) are on the grounds or inside of buildings.
Responds to all fire alarms and investigates the cause of alarms to take any emergency action if necessary.
Performs monthly fire extinguisher inspections to make sure they are full and in good operating condition.
Checks on all after-hour maintenance calls to determine if it is necessary to call the on-call person.
Informs all visitors of procedures and facility regulations to ensure they get the appropriate pass and to ensure the confidentiality of patients is maintained.
Monitors the grounds to be aware of any clients trying to leave hospital grounds without proper authorization.
Monitors vehicle parking and traffic violations as per facility policy to ensure safety of patients and employees.
Attends and participates in all mandatory training to meet requirements, maintain job-competence, and develop professionally.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.
May require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.
May be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on evenings, nights and/or weekends.
May be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on maximum security locations.