Security System Supervisor

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.

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Functional

Title:

Security System Supervisor

Job Title: Program Supervisor IV

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Plant Maintenance

Posting Number: 13831

Closing Date: 02/26/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-21

Salary Range: $4,523.16-$5,888.50

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Shift: Day

Additional Shift:

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 10%

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:

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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. 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.

The position requires advanced skills performing highly complex supervisory level electronic security systems support work for the existing and new Austin State Hospital facilities. The position requires institutional knowledge of various electronic security systems such as electronic building access control systems, video surveillance systems and telecommunications systems. The position will require the ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints of fiber optics, traditional and video systems surveillance equipment.

The position will be accountable for the Installation, Preventative Maintenance (maintaining accurate manufacturer recommendations) and Corrective Maintenance of Electronic Security System equipment. This position will be an integral part of future needs of the existing and new hospital facilities as it relates to security of staff and patients. Will work with Central Office Maintenance & Construction to forecast needs or upgrades/replacement of equipment.

This position will have two direct reports and will be required to conduct annual performance reviews, account for staff activities in CAFM and CAPPS. The position will be the lead contact for Electronic Security Systems vendors and contracts for the existing and new facilities.

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.

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…