State Hospital Security Officer II - Day Shift

Your Texas Benefits; Kerrville (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Generous time off benefits

Job summary

The Security Officer II role at Kerrville State Hospital is part of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. You will monitor CCTV, patrol facilities, verify badges, and respond to incidents to protect patients, staff, and visitors.

This position requires the ability to work a regular schedule, coordinate emergency responses, and file clear incident reports. Overtime and additional pay opportunities may apply for evenings, nights, weekends, or maximum-security locations.

Qualifications

• Two years of work experience in security, law enforcement, or military preferred.
• Experience in mental health or correctional facilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend work on a regular basis and follow shift schedules.
• Monitor surveillance cameras for unauthorized persons and incidents and report emergencies.
• Disseminate emergency responses and notify management and law enforcement when appropriate.
• Assist in the apprehension of suspects during unauthorized entry or violations.
• Prepare incident and investigative reports.
• Evaluate and recommend changes to security regulations.
• Participate in disaster response or COOP activation as needed.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Calm under pressure

Patrol and security operations

Tools

Surveillance cameras

Alarm systems

Badge checks / access control

Job description

The Security Officer II role at Kerrville State Hospital is part of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. You will monitor CCTV, patrol facilities, verify badges, and respond to incidents to protect patients, staff, and visitors.

This position requires the ability to work a regular schedule, coordinate emergency responses, and file clear incident reports. Overtime and additional pay opportunities may apply for evenings, nights, weekends, or maximum-security locations.