TJJD - Security Officer III - Security Officer - Halfway House - (HSC) - 48533

HOW TO APPLY

Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available at https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers):

Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in your consideration for this position.

Apply Online at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/644/jobdetail.ftl?job=00048533&tz=GMT-05:00 and attach to the application the above additional forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).

Apply through Work-In-Texas at https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/loginintro.aspx. You will also need to complete and attach to the application the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with a copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). The additional forms are available at: https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers).

PLEASE NOTE

Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month & year), supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.

BENEFITS

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov. Benefits include: Retirement plan, paid group health & life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program. Optional add-on benefits include: Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary AD&D Insurance, Dependent Health & Life insurance, Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs complex (journey-level) security enforcement work. Work involves monitoring and patrolling grounds; checking employees, youth, and visitors in and out of the facility; inspecting and safeguarding youth, staff, visitors, buildings, properties, and equipment; maintaining facility security; and traffic control.

Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per workweek, be on-call.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Controls entrances and exits to secured buildings; patrols grounds; monitors for unauthorized persons, fires, and unusual occurrences; and immediately reports emergencies upon discovery.

Monitors and authorizes entrance and departure of employees, youth, visitors, and other authorized personnel to maintain security of premises.

Identifies, reports, confronts, and/or apprehends persons/suspects in cases of unauthorized entry or exit from facility buildings.

Greets visitors and maintains logs/records of all persons entering/exiting the facility.

Ensures doors and windows are locked and lights are on or off as required.

Responds to alarms, investigates and reports disturbances.

Reports any presence or perception of racial, ethnic, and/or gender disparities.

Performs a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures:

• Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible.
• Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested time frames.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least 21 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Must have a valid driver’s license.

OR

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Level II or III security guard license issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
• Military police experience.
• Military experience.

Experience and Education Substitutions:

• One year of appropriate experience may substitute for one year of college (30 course hours) on a year for year basis.
• Completed course hours of undergraduate study may substitute for up to four years of experience on a basis of 30 course hours for one year of experience.
• Completed course hours of graduate study may substitute for up to two years of experience on a basis of 12 graduate course hours for one year of experience.
• Pro-rated part-time experience may satisfy the experience requirement.

Note: Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be from an accredited educational institution.

Requirements for continued employment:

• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Failure to maintain required license will result in termination of employment.

This position is subject to mandatory pre-employment drug testing and any offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results from a drug screen conducted for the agency.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of emergency reporting procedures.
• Skill in meeting and handling individuals entering and exiting a security environment.
• Skill in monitoring and assessing situations.
• Skill in determining an appropriate response.
• Skill in verbal communications with others.
• Skill in use of monitoring, surveillance, and detection equipment.
• Skill in operating computers and using applicable computer software.
• Ability to enforce security rules and regulations.
• Ability to remain alert, observant, and physically able to respond appropriately to work situations or emergencies including, but not limited to, physical restraint of youth.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to maintain and keep accurate records, files, or logs.
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and take effective action.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work in excess of 40 hours per workweek and be on-call.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

VETERANS

In order to receive veteran’s preference, a copy of your DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), VA disability rating (if applicable), or a DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) must be attached to your application.

Go to https://texasskillstowork.com/, https://www.onetonline.org/, or http://www.careeronestop.org/ for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets.

Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditor’s Office at Public Safety MOS Codes.

SPONSORSHIP

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls. If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Career Center (https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en), you may also check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Jobpage and selecting My Submissions.

Thank you for considering employment with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.