Evening Security Officer II – Protective Services

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Health & Human Services Comm. in Texas is seeking a Security Officer II to monitor premises, respond to alarms, and uphold safety across a state-supported living center. The role involves surveillance, reporting, patrols, and collaboration with law enforcement where needed.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, security experience, and the ability to train others. This is a full-time, on-site position with a monthly salary range and benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or 12 months of work experience is required.
• Work experience in security, law enforcement, or military is preferred.
• Work experience with people with intellectual or developmental disabilities or mental health issues is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be required 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.
• Monitors surveillance cameras in state supported living center/state hospital buildings for unauthorized persons, fires, and unusual occurrences and incidents and reports emergencies immediately upon discovery.
• Reports abuse, neglect and/or exploitations allegations through proper channels if suspected during surveillance camera monitoring.
• Conducts routine patrol of buildings and grounds taking appropriate action upon discovery of unauthorized persons or activities.
• Responds to all fire alarms and investigates the cause of alarm, taking any emergency action if necessary in accordance with training received.
• Assists with fire drills and other proactive life safety checks as directed.
• Handles the dissemination and coordination of emergency responses and information, and notification to 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 documentation relative to emergencies and/or security violations.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations for changes to security regulations.
• Trains, coaches, and mentors’ new security officers as needed.
• Attends and participates in all mandatory training to meet requirements, maintain job-competence, and develop professionally.
• 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.

Skills

Surveillance camera use

Oral & written skills

De-escalation skills

Grounds patrol

Emergency response

Vehicle operation

Report writing

Staff training

Calm under pressure

Situational awareness

Traffic regulations

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Health & Human Services Comm. in Texas is seeking a Security Officer II to monitor premises, respond to alarms, and uphold safety across a state-supported living center. The role involves surveillance, reporting, patrols, and collaboration with law enforcement where needed.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, security experience, and the ability to train others. This is a full-time, on-site position with a monthly salary range and benefits package.