Security Officer II

Texas Health and Human Services; San Antonio (TX); Presencial; USD 35.000 - 49.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Pension plan

Generous time off

Career advancement

Descripción de la vacante

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission's San Antonio State Hospital is seeking a Security Officer II to protect patients, staff and property. The role includes monitoring CCTV, patrolling facilities, and coordinating responses to emergencies. The position operates on Regular Night shifts with additional Evenings/Nights and up to 10% travel.

Telework is not offered. The organization provides a comprehensive benefits package including 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time

Formación

• Knowledge of building or premise security and surveillance equipment.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Valid Texas driver license or obtain within 90 days after hire.
• Ability to communicate with potentially aggressive patients, visitors, and employees.

Responsabilidades

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be scheduled for rotating shifts, extended shifts, and overtime as per agency policy.
• Monitors surveillance cameras for unauthorized persons, fires, and incidents and reports emergencies immediately.
• Coordinates emergency responses and information with hospital management and law enforcement as appropriate.
• Assists in apprehension of suspects for unauthorized entry or other violations where possible.
• Prepares timely incident and investigative reports related to emergencies or security incidents.
• Evaluates and recommends changes to security regulations.
• Performs other duties, including participation in disaster response or COOP activation, possibly involving alternate shifts or locations.

Conocimientos

Surveillance systems

Crisis management

Report writing

Communication skills

Descripción del empleo

Date: Oct 5, 2026

Location:

SAN ANTONIO, TX

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Functional Title: Security Officer II

Job Title: Security Officer II

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Security

Posting Number: 22034

Closing Date: 11/04/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Protective Services

Salary Range: $3,100.00 - $4,365.66

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-A-13

Shift: Regular Night

Additional Shift: Evenings (Second); Nights (Third)

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 10%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility Location: San Antonio State Hospital

Job Location City: SAN ANTONIO

Job Location Address: 6711 S NEW BRAUNFELS

Other Locations: San Antonio

MOS Codes: 0300,0311,0365,0369,0370,5803,5811,5812,5814,5821,8151,8152,8154,8156,113X,11A,11B,11C,11Z,180A,18A

MOS Codes: 18B,311A,31A,31B,31D,31K,31PX,31Z,3P0X1,649X,715X,749X,GM,MA,ME,MLES,MST,OAF10,OAF12,OAP10,OAP14

MOS Codes: OAR10,OAR13,OS,OSS,SO

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.

HSCS is comprised of ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers. Psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

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.

Monitors surveillance cameras in state hospital buildings for unauthorized persons, fires, and unusual occurrences and incidents and reports emergencies immediately upon discovery. Conducts routine patrol of buildings and grounds.

Handles the dissemination and coordination of emergency responses and information, and notification to hospital 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.

Performs other duties as assigned. 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.

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.

Initial Screening Criteria

• Twenty-four (24) months