OAG - Facilities Security | Security Officer -III

General Description

The Criminal Investigations division is seeking a Security Officer whose work will involve highly complex security enforcement work. Responsibilities include monitoring and patrolling grounds, receiving visitors, inspecting and safeguarding state buildings, properties, and equipment. Applicants may be required to work evenings. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits.

• Monitors, screens and authorizes entrance and departures of employees, visitors, and other persons to maintain security of agency facilities
• Investigates all reports of disturbances or suspicious circumstances and reports them to a supervisor or manager. Notifies proper authorities immediately in cases of emergency conditions and serious threats (verbal and physical threats, etc.)
• Conducts thorough and efficient random security patrols; maintains considerable familiarity with the buildings and grounds patrolled and knowledge of the building occupants
• Provides technical guidance to less tenured officers; notifies other officers of pass‑ons and special orders
• Escorts OAG employees to and from buildings after hours and other times as circumstances warrant
• Conducts impartial inquiries regarding security incidents involving OAG employees, when directed
• Takes appropriate actions to prevent injury or death of personnel and property losses due to theft, vandalism, fire, and medical emergencies
• Composes reports with who, what, when, where and why information
• Performs related work as assigned
• Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions
• Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed‑upon work schedule
• Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity
• Testifies as a witness in trial and formal hearings
• Works overtime as needed

• Educational:
  Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Knowledge:
  Must have knowledge how to provide building security to building occupants.
• Skill:
  Able to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Skill:
  Effective oral and written communication.
• Skill:
  Exercising sound judgment and effective decision making.
• Ability:
  Receive and respond positively to constructive feedback.
• Ability:
  Work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment.
• Ability:
  Provide excellent customer service.
• Ability:
  Work in person at assigned OAG work location, performing all assigned tasks within OAG work space each week (unless on approved leave).
• Ability:
  Arrange for personal transportation for business‑related travel.
• Ability:
  Work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA.
• Ability:
  Lift and relocate 30 lbs.
• Ability:
  Travel (including overnight travel) up to 5 %.

• All qualifications of Security Officer I.
• Experience:
  
  One year of experience as a security guard; may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

• All qualifications of Security Officer II.
• Experience:
  
  One additional year of experience as a security guard; may substitute 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

• Experience:
  
  Using multiple database computer systems and utilizing Internet-based applications for retrieving information.
• Knowledge: OAG Policy and Procedures manual.
• Skills:
  
  Working with multiple criminal justice and law enforcement organizations.
• Other Language:
  Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak another language other than English.

Electronic applications can be submitted through CAPPS Recruit. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered; paper applications are not accepted. The application for this position may subject the applicant to a criminal background check pursuant to the Texas Government Code.

THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.