TMD - Security Officer II (Ellington)

About the role

Performs complex (journey-level) law enforcement and security work safeguarding priority resources, buildings, personnel, property and other equipment belonging to the Department of Defense (DoD), United States Air Force (USAF), Texas Air National Guard (TXANG) and the Texas Military Department (TMD). Patrols and guards property against loss or damage from fire, theft, vandalism and challenges unauthorized personnel in his or her assigned duty area. Required to employ force up to and including the use of deadly force, to protect personnel and resources. Reports to a designated Military Supervisor and works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Our Agency: The Texas Military Department (TMD) is commanded by The Adjutant General of Texas, the state's senior military official appointed by the governor, and is comprised of the Texas Military Department (State and Federal Civilian Employees), the Texas Army National Guard (TXARNG), the Texas Air National Guard (TXANG) and the Texas State Guard (TXSG). Our Vision: America's premier state military organization comprised of professional mission-ready forces, fully engaged with our communities, and relevant through the 21st century. Our Mission: Provide the Governor and the President with ready forces in support of state and federal authorities at home and abroad.

Responsibilities

• Implements cybersecurity protocols and physical safeguards to protect communication assets and sensitive transmissions.
• Provides armed response.
• Performs Installation Access Control (IAC) duties and subordinate duties without direct supervision and monitors others working at the Installation Access Control Point that are not certified to perform IAC duties independently.
• Performs searches of commercial and privately owned vehicles as required at Installation Access Control Points.
• Assists in monitoring and authorizing entrance and departure of employees, visitors and other persons to maintain security of installation premises.
• Performs air base defense functions contributing to the force protection mission.
• Defends personnel, equipment, and resources from hostile forces.
• Performs Active Shooter response tactics as a member of a small team.
• Performs mounted and dismounted individual and team patrol movements, tactical drills, battle procedures, antiterrorism duties, and other special duties.
• Operates communications equipment, vehicles, intrusion detection equipment, individual weapons, Perimeter Access Control Systems, and other special purpose equipment.
• Applies self-aid buddy care and life saving procedures as first responder to accident and disaster scenes.
• Identifies, responds to, provides support for on-call situations, and reports presence of unauthorized personnel, activities, and all emergencies, accidents and incidents to the Base Defense Operations Center (BDOC).
• Conducts security responsibilities in accordance with safety procedures.

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits (employee premiums are covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Optional Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance at competitive rates
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and State and Federal holidays
• Defined benefit retirement structure known as a cash balance benefit, with a state match equal to 150% of the account balance at retirement and guaranteed earnings of at least 4% annually
• Additional voluntary retirement savings programs (Texa$aver 401(k) and 457 programs)
• Flexible spending account options for medical