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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Clinical Security Officer IV in VERNON, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionWould 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 hart workers who believe in the value of each other, teamwork and inclusivity. HSCS is dedicated to building a diverse community atmosphere where employees feel valued, supported and accepted all while providing specialized care for Texans in need. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative and individualized care interest you, we welcome your application for the position below.The Clinical Security Officer IV performs highly complex (senior-level) security services work. The Clinical Security Officer IV is the most senior Security Officer and supports the security departmentand#146;s goals and objectives. Work involves patrolling in residential buildings and the grounds immediately surrounding them; intervening in behavioral events, usually at the direction of an RN; detecting contraband; assisting with searches of patients and buildings; providing direction and/or assistance to patients, staff, and visitors. Responsibilities also include responding to fire alarms and other emergency situations. This position may require attendance to shift reports, treatment team meetings, and program leadership meetings. Provides verbal and supportive communication and documentation concerning individual patient behaviors, progress or lack thereof towards individualized goals of the recovery plan Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.Performs 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 and alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.This position may also be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on maximum security locations.Essential Job FunctionsAttends 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. Patroland#146;s hospital grounds to monitor and mitigate unusual occurrences such as trespassers, vandalism, and emergencies. Monitors and directs daily activities and work performance of junior security officers as needed. Adjusts daily activities of security officers assigned to shift to ensure objectives of the department are met in accordance with directives of the security supervisor based upon tasks and personnel available. Provides security to the hospital campus. Opens hospital gates as appropriate. Provides direction and assistance to visitors. Patrols grounds, inspecting and safeguarding buildings, properties, and equipment. Writes reports and documents incidents or events in and around the hospital grounds. Downloads video requests from the Rights Protection department. Performs temporary switchboard duties as requested. Answers phone and calls from service via dispatch (switchboard) as needed, the fire alarm system, and emergency response phone line. Checks points of ingress and egress, to assist in the prevention of unauthorized departures/escapes. Investigates and documents unusual incidents such as t https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=601521 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.