Courtesy Security Officer
Listed on 2026-03-27
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Security
Security Guard
Date and Location
Date:
Mar 17, 2026
Location:
SAN ANTONIO, TX
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:
Courtesy Security Officer
Job Title: Security Officer II
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Cashier Mailroom Copy Cn
Posting Number: 14844
Closing Date: 06/15/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Protective Services
Salary Range: $3,100.00 - $4,365.66 (Monthly)
Salary Group: TEXAS-A-13
Shift: Day (First)
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 10%
Employment Type: Regular Full time Nonexempt
Facility
Location:
San Antonio State Hospital
Job Location Address: 6711 S NEW BRAUNFELS, SAN ANTONIO
Other Locations: San Antonio
MOS Codes: 0300, 0311, 0365, 0369, 0370, 5803, 5811, 5812, 5814, 5821, 8151, 8152, 8154, 8156, 113X, 11A, 11B, 11C, 11Z, 180A, 18A, 18B, 311A, 31A, 31B, 31D, 31K, 31PX, 31Z, 3P0X1, 649X, 715X, 749X, GM, MA, ME, MLES, MST, OAF
10, OAF
12, OAP
10, OAP
14, OAR
10, OAR
13, OS, OSS, SO
Job Description
Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? The Security Officer will work alternate schedules to ensure patient and staff safety within the Rehabilitation areas, Gym, Café, Chapel, and interior Courtyards.
Officers also provide walk rounds at external Courtyard areas at least twice per shift, in addition to assigned unit staff rounding.
Security Officers are fully TIPPS and CPR certified, can redirect and provide escort to patients as needed. They admit employees and visitors, patrol grounds and buildings by foot and vehicle, check for fire, damaged property, equipment, or unauthorized persons, and document findings. They respond to employee accidents, alarms, perform monthly fire extinguisher inspections, keep daily log sheets, enforce parking, traffic, security, and safety regulations, and work under moderate supervision with limited latitude for initiative.
Other duties may include disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation, requiring alternate shift or location assignments.
Essential Job Functions (EJFs)- Attend work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule, including rotating schedules, extended shift, and overtime in accordance with agency leave policy.
- Admit employees and visitors to the facility grounds.
- Check for unauthorized materials and persons entering through the front gate.
- Perform regular and erratic patrol of all grounds by vehicle and foot.
- Respond to all fire alarms and investigate causes to take necessary emergency action.
- Perform monthly fire extinguisher inspections.
- Handle after‑hour maintenance calls as needed.
- Inform visitors of procedures and facility regulations, ensuring confidentiality and proper passes.
- Monitor grounds for unauthorized exit attempts and for vehicle parking violations.
- Attend and participate in all mandatory training to maintain competency and develop professionally.
- Perform other duties as assigned, including participation in disaster response or COOP activation.
Skills and Abilities
(KSAs)
- Knowledge of traffic and parking regulations.
- Knowledge of emergency reporting procedures.
- Skills in monitoring and assessing situations and determining appropriate responses.
- Ability to patrol grounds by foot or vehicle, detect dangerous situations, and take appropriate action.
- Ability to prepare concise reports to shift supervisors and co‑workers.
- Ability to learn the hospital buildings and grounds that are…
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