Evening Security Officer II — State Hospital

Texas Health and Human Services Commission; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance for employee

Pension plan

Generous time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission in Wichita Falls seeks a Security Officer II to maintain a secure environment at Wichita Falls State Hospital. You will monitor alarms and cameras, patrol grounds, control access, and coordinate emergency responses to protect staff, patients, and visitors.

The role requires experience in security or related fields, a valid Texas driver's license, and CPR certification or the ability to obtain it within six months.

Qualifications

• Two years of work experience in security, law enforcement, or military preferred.
• Twelve months work experience in a mental health or correctional facility preferred.
• Must possess a valid Texas driver license or obtain it within 90 days after hire date.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime.
• Monitors surveillance cameras in state hospital buildings for unauthorized persons, fires, and unusual occurrences; reports emergencies immediately.
• Disseminates and coordinates emergency responses and information, and notifies hospital management and law enforcement personnel.
• Assists in the apprehension of suspects in cases of unauthorized entry into buildings and work areas.
• Prepares timely incident and investigative reports; evaluates and recommends changes to security regulations.
• Participates in disaster response and COOP activation; may require alternate shift pattern or location.

Skills

Surveillance equipment

Building security

Emergency response

Oral and written communication

CPR certification

Conflict de-escalation

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission in Wichita Falls seeks a Security Officer II to maintain a secure environment at Wichita Falls State Hospital. You will monitor alarms and cameras, patrol grounds, control access, and coordinate emergency responses to protect staff, patients, and visitors.

The role requires experience in security or related fields, a valid Texas driver's license, and CPR certification or the ability to obtain it within six months.