Security Officer Sr

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.

• 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.

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…