Security Officer

Overview

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Functional

Title:

Security Officer I

Job Title: Security Officer I

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Forensic Security

Posting Number: 9543

Closing Date: 11/22/2025

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Healthcare Support

Salary Group: TEXAS-A-11

Salary Range: $2,904.91-$3,946.25

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Shift: Evening

Additional Shift: Evenings (Second)

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 10%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

Kerrville State Hospital

Job Location City: KERRVILLE

Job Location Address: 721 THOMPSON DR

Other Locations: Kerrville

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Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

HSCS is comprised of nine psychiatric hospitals, one youth residential treatment facility, and thirteen state supported living centers. The psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

Under the direct supervision of the Security Supervisor, performs routine (journey-level) security work, providing a safe and secure environment for the hospital. Admits employees and visitors to facility grounds and buildings. Provides patrol of grounds and buildings by foot and by vehicle. Checks grounds completely for any fire, damaged property, equipment, or unauthorized person(s). Documents all findings and reports to supervisor any unusual findings.

Responds to all employee accidents and distributes paperwork properly. Responds to and documents all alarms and investigates causes of alarm. Performs monthly fire extinguisher inspections in all buildings. Keeps a daily log sheet of activities and turns in at the end of shift. Enforces the parking, traffic, security, and safety regulations. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

This position may be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on evenings, nights and/or weekends.

This position may also be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on maximum security locations.

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
• Admits employees and visitors to the facility grounds.
• Checks for unauthorized materials as they come into the front gate of the hospital grounds to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
• Performs regular and erratic patrol of the entire grounds by vehicle and foot.
• Performs regular foot patrol of the interior and exterior of all buildings checking for unauthorized activity, and to ensure no unauthorized person(s) are on the grounds or inside of buildings.
• Responds to all fire alarms and investigates the cause of alarms to take any emergency action if necessary.
• Performs monthly fire extinguisher inspections to make sure they are full and in good operating condition.
• Checks on all after-hour maintenance calls to determine if it is necessary to call the on-call person.
• Informs all visitors of procedures and facility regulations to ensure they get the appropriate pass and to ensure the…