OAG - Facilities Security | Security Officer I-III | 26-0471

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Criminal Investigations division is seeking a Security Officer whose work will involve highly complex (senior level) security enforcement work. Work involves monitoring and patrolling grounds; receiving visitors; inspecting and safeguarding state buildings, properties, and equipment. Applicant can expect to work evenings.

The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the State’s law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits (https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance) along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

• Monitors, screens and authorizes entrance and departures of employees, visitors, and other persons to maintain security of agency facilities
• Investigates all reports of disturbances or suspicious circumstances and reports them to a supervisor or manager. Notifies proper authorities immediately in cases of emergency conditions and serious threats (verbal and physical threats, etc.)
• Conducts thorough and efficient random security patrols; maintains considerable familiarity with the buildings and grounds patrolled and knowledge of the building occupants
• Provides technical guidance to less tenured officers; notifies other officers of pass-ons and special orders
• Escorts OAG employees to and from buildings after hours and other times as circumstances warrant
• Conducts impartial inquiries regarding security incidents involving OAG employees, when directed
• Takes appropriate actions to prevent injury or death of personnel and property losses due to theft, vandalism, fire, and medical emergencies
• Composes reports with who, what, when, where and why information
• Performs related work as assigned
• Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions
• Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule
• Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity
• Testifies as a witness in trial and formal hearings
• Works overtime as needed