Security Officer II

Brief Job Description

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs)

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains a secure and protective environment at the state hospital by observing, taking action, and reporting incidents or security violations involving the patients and initiating emergency response as appropriate.
• Handles the dissemination and coordination of emergency responses and information, and notifies facility management and law enforcement personnel, if appropriate, in the event of emergency and/or security violation situations.
• Assists in the apprehension of suspects, where reasonably possible, in cases of unauthorized entry into buildings and work areas, malicious mischief, or other violations.
• Prepares timely and accurate incident reports and other investigative reports relative to emergencies and/or security violations.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations for changes to security regulations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of building or premise security and use of surveillance equipment.
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations pertaining to building admissions and exits, and of alarm devices.
• Skills in oral and written communication, including writing incident and other investigative reports.
• Skill in administering CPR.
• Ability to communicate with potentially aggressive patients, visitors, and employees.
• Ability to patrol grounds, detect danger, and take appropriate action.
• Ability to prepare concise reports.
• Ability to remain calm, reasonable and react quickly in an emergency situation.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications

• 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.
• CPR certified or ability to obtain within 6 months.