Security Officer II

Security Officer II

Texas Health and Human Services

Location

Vernon State Hospital, 4730 College Dr, Vernon, TX

Salary

• $3,100.00 - $4,365.66 per month

Shift

Day shift; up to 5% travel. Eligible for overtime, evenings, nights, weekends, and maximum security locations.

Job Summary

The Security Officer performs complex, journey‑level security work and maintains a secure environment at the state hospital. Primary duties include monitoring alarms and surveillance cameras, patrolling buildings and grounds, checking badges or identification at campus gates, and handling after‑hours emergency calls to enhance safety for patients, employees, and visitors. The officer disseminates emergency responses, coordinates information, and notifies facility management and law enforcement when appropriate.

Essential

Job Functions

• Attend work on a regular basis and follow the agency leave policy.
• Monitor surveillance cameras for unauthorized persons, fires, and unusual occurrences; report emergencies immediately.
• Conduct routine patrols of buildings and grounds.
• Coordinate emergency responses and notification to hospital management and law enforcement.
• Assist in apprehending suspects when possible.
• Prepare timely and accurate incident and investigative reports.
• Evaluate and recommend changes to security regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including participation in disaster response and continuity of operations activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of building/premise security and surveillance equipment.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations for building admissions and exits, and alarm devices.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to write incident and investigative reports.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Ability to communicate with potentially aggressive patients, visitors, and employees.
• Ability to patrol grounds, detect danger, and take appropriate action.
• Ability to prepare concise reports.
• Ability to remain calm and react quickly in emergencies.

Registration, Licensure, and Certifications

• Valid Texas driver license required; otherwise obtain within 90 days of hire.
• CPR certified or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Initial Screening Criteria

• 24 months of work experience.
• Two years of experience in security, law enforcement, or military preferred.

Additional Information

• Must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre‑employment drug screen, and registry checks (CANRS, Nurse Aid, Medication Aide, Employee Misconduct, LEIE).
• Male applicants 18‑25 must register with the Selective Service.
• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age (Waco Center for Youth applicants must be 21).
• Flexibility in work hours may be required; may work overtime and extended hours.
• Compliance with HHSC immunization policy; employees must be vaccinated per level of contact. Unvaccinated influenza requirement may necessitate mask and protective measures.

Veterans and Military

• All active‑duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified.

ADA Accommodations

• HHSC and DSHS agencies provide reasonable accommodation during hiring for qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1‑888‑894‑4747 for assistance with the online application.

Pre‑Employment Checks & Work Eligibility

• Applicants may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
• HHSC uses E‑Verify; bring I‑9 documentation on first day of work.

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