Security Officer Sr (Travis County Employees Only)

Travis County; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Travis County is seeking a Senior Security Officer to safeguard county facilities and protect employees and visitors. You will monitor activity, respond to incidents, and ensure doors, windows, and access points are secure.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and adherence to post orders and security protocols, with potential for shifts including nights and weekends, and opportunities to coordinate with emergency services as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years of providing direct security services, including lead or supervisory experience in the public and/or private sector.
• Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic building security for County facilities during normal business hours or after hours and on weekends and holidays.
• Ensures doors and windows are locked and secured during non-business hours.
• Reports security violations and questionable activities.
• Monitors buildings for damages from flooding, equipment failure or vandalism.
• Performs duties in the absence of the Security Supervisor.
• Facilitates effective communications between the Security Supervisor and Security Officer, including information and intelligence-related data sharing.
• Provides mentorship, coaching and technical guidance to entry level Security Officer.
• Reviews, interprets and applies all County-wide post and patrol orders and security protocols, ensuring compliance and recommending updates when necessary.
• Responds to duress, fire, and security alarms and notifies emergency dispatch and other emergency personnel if appropriate.
• Conducts patrolling and post operations including following all orders as specified per assignment.
• Secures, manages, and screens entrance and county facilities against trespassing and illegal entry.

Skills

Public interaction

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma

Direct security experience

Job description

Are you looking for career opportunities that provide top-notch benefits including paid vacation & sick leave, outstanding health & dental insurance, a health clinic for you & your dependents, a generous retirement plan, and much more?

Security Officer Sr. plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and well-protected environment for all Travis County employees and visitors. In this position, you will serve as the first line of defense in safeguarding the property, monitoring activity, and responding to situations with professionalism and sound judgment. We're looking for individuals who are attentive, reliable, and committed to upholding high standards of safety and customer service within our facilities.

Provides basic building security for County facilities during normal business hours or after hours and on weekends and holidays. Ensures doors and windows are locked and secured during non-business hours. Reports security violations and questionable activities. Monitors buildings for damages from flooding, equipment failure or vandalism.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This classification is responsible for front-line property/facility security functions and operations and has senior-level duties and responsibilities. This classification may require a flexible work schedule to meet departmental and County needs.

• Performs duties and responsibilities in the absence of the Security Supervisor.
• Facilitates effective communications between the Security Supervisor and Security Officer, including information and intelligence-related data sharing.
• Provides mentorship, coaching and technical guidance to entry level Security Officer.
• Reviews, interprets and applies all County-wide post and patrol orders and security protocols, ensuring compliance and recommending updates when necessary.
• Responds to duress, fire, and security alarms and notifies emergency dispatch and other emergency personnel if appropriate.
• Conducts patrolling and post operations including following all orders as specified per assignment.
• Secures, manages, and screens entrance and county facilities against trespassing and illegal entry.
• Observes employees and other persons in, around, and entering County properties for criminal acts or acts of improper or questionable behaviors.
• Investigates disturbances, requests compliance of violators, notifies the communications center and supervisor of any situation if assistance is needed, and reports any security incidents.
• Monitors video cameras/displays and accesses control units, including reporting of any malfunctioning equipment.
• Mitigates theft, fire, and other loss or damage of county properties.
• Provides security and assistance to the public and various law enforcement agencies.
• Communicates security related issues, including emergencies and concerns per procedures via immediate verbal notification to emergency and Division communication centers and/or written incident reports.
• Visual and operational inspection the function of windows, doors (including access card readers), lights, water systems, and environmental equipment (HVAC).
• Reports non-functioning and/or damaged equipment, property damage (including vandalism) and theft, and water leaks.
• May perform first aid as necessary.
• May perform traffic, parking, and crowd control actions.
• Attends training and certification courses as needed and as required by the Department, in order to maintain certifications and skills necessary to perform the job.
• Conducts screening of individuals and property to identify prohibited items at assigned locations.
• Performs duties as a Field Training Officer (FTO), providing structured training, evaluation, and skills development for new personnel
• Conducts patrolling in County vehicles and post operations including following all orders as specified per assignment under duties and responsibilities.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned including special assignments as directed by supervisors.

Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years of providing direct security services, including lead or supervisory experience in the public and/or private sector.

OR,

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

• Must maintain a valid Texas Driver’s License
• Must maintain CJIS security clearance
• Must be flexible to work and provide assistance to other work shifts
• This position may require you to work outdoors in extreme temperatures on a daily basis.

Knowledge of:

• Standard building security systems, including operations and maintenance
• Policies, practices, procedures and methods of assigned function.
• Security surveillance systems operations and capabilities.

Skill in:

• Interacting positively with the public.
• Responding effectively to public inquiries, presenting a positive impression of the organization.
• Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

• Maintain driving guidelines for Travis County.
• Follow a regular security check schedule.
• Recognize and report needed repairs, security risks and dangers.
• Understand and follow instructions and communicate effectively, as required.
• Work independently and efficiently.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and officials, and the general public.

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 25 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions. Requires constant walking and standing and exposure to outside elements.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours: Must be flexible to work at AM/PM/Overnight. Shift differential for PM and Overnight hours. Works some holidays, Works some nights, Works some weekends.

Location: Various County Facilities

Department: Office of Security & Protection

Criminal, Driving, Employment and CJIS Background Required.

For updates or questions on this position, contact [e-mail].

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.