Forensic Security Officer II - Hospital Safety & Response

Texas Health and Human Services; Kerrville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Time off benefits

Career advancement

Job summary

The Security Officer II at Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is assigned to the Forensic Security department at the state hospital in Kerrville, TX. The role emphasizes maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors, with duties spanning surveillance, incident reporting, and emergency coordination.

Ideal candidates bring experience in security operations, strong communication skills, ability to handle emergencies calmly, and a commitment to compliance and

Qualifications

• Minimum 24 months of work experience.
• Preferred: 2 years in security, law enforcement or military.
• Preferred: 12 months in a mental health or correctional facility.

Responsibilities

• Attend work on a regular basis with rotating or extended shifts.
• Monitor surveillance cameras for unauthorized persons, fires, and other incidents, and report emergencies immediately.
• Conduct routine patrols of buildings and grounds.
• Disseminate and coordinate emergency responses, notifying hospital management and law enforcement as appropriate.
• Assist in the apprehension of suspects during unauthorized entry or other violations.
• Prepare timely and accurate incident and investigative reports.
• Evaluate and make recommendations for changes to security regulations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, such as disaster response or COOP activation.

Skills

Security knowledge

Surveillance systems

Admission regulations

Communication skills

CPR certification

Aggression management

Patrol duties

Incident reporting

Emergency response

Job description

The Security Officer II at Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is assigned to the Forensic Security department at the state hospital in Kerrville, TX. The role emphasizes maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors, with duties spanning surveillance, incident reporting, and emergency coordination.

Ideal candidates bring experience in security operations, strong communication skills, ability to handle emergencies calmly, and a commitment to compliance and