Security Supervisor

Career Opportunities:
Security Supervisor (21637)

Posting 21637
-Posted
09/17/2026

- Health & Human Services Comm

- Forensic Security

- Healthcare Support

- Vernon State Hospital

- Not Eligible for Telework
-b. $3000 - $4999 per month

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 Supervisor
• Job Title: Program Supervisor I
• Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
• Department: Forensic Security
• Posting Number: 21637
• Closing Date: 10/01/2026
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Healthcare Support
• Salary Range: $3,793.41-$5,921.25
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Group: TEXAS-B-18
• Shift: Day
• Additional Shift: None
• Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
• Travel: Up to 15%
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
• Facility
  
  Location:
  
  Vernon State Hospital
• Job Location City: VERNON
• Job Location Address: 4730 COLLEGE DR
• Other Locations: None
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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 ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers. 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.

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.

Assists in the operations of the security department and supervises the work of assigned security officers. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, reviewing applications, interviewing candidates, selecting and hiring potential employees, scheduling and assigning workload, establishing performance measures, evaluating work performance, providing feedback and guidance, recommending staff development and training, recommending personnel and disciplinary actions, scheduling and approving leave. Prepares the security schedule and meets with staff on regular daily basis at shift change.

Reviews security incident reports for accuracy and timeliness. Reports will be sent to Security Director, Safety Risk Management personnel, other departments, and senior leadership as warranted. Archives the final report according to the incident title, date, and year in a database for future retrieval.

Assists with evaluating and developing processes, guidelines, and…