Security Officer II — Protect & Respond at State Hospital

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

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee health insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Generous time off benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking a Security Officer II for Terrell State Hospital. The role involves monitoring security systems, patrolling facilities, and coordinating emergency responses to protect staff and patients.

The position requires incident reporting, adherence to security regulations, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including nights. HHSC offers strong benefits and opportunities for career advancement to eligible full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Twenty-four (24) months’ work experience.
• Two years of work experience in security, law enforcement, or military preferred.
• Twelve months work experience in a mental health or correctional facility preferred.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Must possess a valid Texas driver license or obtain it within 90 days after hire.

Responsibilities

• Attend work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or rotating schedule.
• Monitor surveillance cameras and patrol facilities.
• Coordinate emergency responses and notify management and law enforcement when appropriate.
• Assist in apprehension of suspects for unauthorized entry or security violations.
• Prepare timely incident and investigative reports.
• Evaluate and recommend changes to security regulations.
• Support disaster response and COOP activation, possibly taking alternate shifts or locations.

Skills

Surveillance

Communication

CPR

Report writing

Patrolling

Emergency response

De-escalation

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking a Security Officer II for Terrell State Hospital. The role involves monitoring security systems, patrolling facilities, and coordinating emergency responses to protect staff and patients.

The position requires incident reporting, adherence to security regulations, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including nights. HHSC offers strong benefits and opportunities for career advancement to eligible full-time staff.