Security Officer III

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • TX

114d • $3,500 - $4,837

About The Position

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage. The Security Officer IV performs highly complex (senior-level) security services work. The Security Officer IV is the most senior Security Officer and supports the Security Supervisor with department goals and objectives. Work involves patrolling grounds; conducting initial investigations as needed; providing direction and/or assistance to patients, staff, and visitors. Responsibilities also include temporary switchboard duties such as answering the hospital telephone switchboard as needed, the fire alarm system, and emergency response phone line. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Five years or more continuous work experience in law enforcement, security or corrections required OR three years or more security experience in a mental health facility required.
• Must possess a valid Texas driver license or obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date to drive a state vehicle.
• Current CPR/AED certification preferred, willingness to be certified within 6 months required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of alarm devices.
• Knowledge of traffic and parking regulations.
• Knowledge of emergency response procedures.
• Skills in personal interaction with patients, staff, and the public.
• Skills with written and verbal communication, to include the skillset necessary to write succinct security incident reports.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs.

Responsibilities

• Patrol hospital grounds to monitor and mitigate unusual occurrences such as trespassers, vandalism, and emergencies.
• Monitor and direct daily activities and work performance of junior security officers as needed.
• Provide security to the hospital campus and assist visitors.
• Write reports and document incidents or events in and around the hospital grounds.
• Perform temporary switchboard duties as requested.
• Check points of ingress and egress to assist in the prevention of unauthorized departures/escapes.
• Investigate and document unusual incidents such as thefts, fire, vehicle accidents, unauthorized departures, and weather-related events.
• Perform administrative duties in the absence of the Security Supervisor.
• Provide crisis intervention and assist staff with controlling disruptive or combative patients or guests.
• Operate State vehicles to transport patients, employees, and visitors.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous time off benefits.
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed