Building Security Coordinator/Supervisor (Travis County Employees Only)

Building Security Coordinator/Supervisor (Travis County Employees Only)

Salary

$59,009.60 - $60,964.80 Annually

Location

700 Lavaca Street, Austin, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

26-10836

Department

Office of Security & Protection

Opening Date

08/21/2026

Closing Date

9/4/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Job Summary

Are you looking for career opportunities that provide top-notch benefits including paid vacation & sick leave, outstanding health & dental insurance, a free health clinic for you & your dependents, a generous retirement plan, and much more?

Travis County's Office of Security & Protection is seeking a dedicated Building Security Supervisor/Coordinator to lead our team in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff, visitors, and facilities. This role offers the opportunity to oversee daily security operations, ensure compliance with safety protocols, and provide leadership that fosters professionalism and accountability.

Functions as a working supervisor overseeing the work performed by Security Officers who are providing basic building security for County facilities. Oversees shift during normal business hours, after hours, weekends and holidays. Assigns equipment and vehicles, schedules officers to posts and/or patrol routes. Provides control access in County facilities. Manages private security contracts. Performs a variety of administrative, skilled or technical tasks of a specialized nature. Security of employees and the public is a major element in the performance of duties assigned to this job classification.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the third in a series of three security-related job classifications with the Maintenance job family. This classification is distinguished from the Building Security Guard Sr with the addition of supervisory duties and responsibilities. This classification is distinguished in that incumbents are responsible for security of the employees and public visiting County buildings. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assigns duties to security crew members, maintains work schedules to ensure proper coverage for 24/7 coverage of all county buildings. inspects work for quality and explains needed improvements in performance. Conducts performance evaluations and any required disciplinary actions.
• Provides on-the-job training for assigned crewmembers in proper security techniques and procedures.
• Monitors private security contract and ensures compliance with guard availability and workstation coverage as required.
• Operates radio and maintains contact with other posts. Monitors radio for routine and emergency transmissions. Monitors security cameras to track normal movement and identify security violations in all areas. Provides surveillance of activity.
• Monitors and distributes security access cards as needed.
• Ensures the monitoring of heating and air conditioning systems for proper operation during non- business hours. Ensures checks are performed within facilities for leaks during rainstorms. Ensures and receives all information regarding malfunctioning equipment and monitors buildings and properties for equipment failure or vandalism. Notifies proper emergency contacts for repairs as required.
• Monitors routine building checks.
• Review daily logs and report and addresses any situations that may require follow-up.
• Documents any incident/accident/performance situations.
• Assists in the hiring and promotion of new building security staff.
• Attend training and certification courses as needed and as required by the Department, in order to maintain certifications and skills necessary to perform the job.
• Communicates with County department management, staff, and Parking vendors concerning parking issues or changes in Travis County parking management practice and/or policy. Addresses employee inquiries, alerts employees about changes in parking status, changes in parking areas, revised restrictions, and other parking-related information.
• Assists in developing and maintaining parking-related policies, procedures and practices for effective management of parking operations.
• Monitors County parking facilities through conducting audits and/or staff counts and enforces the County Parking Policy and other policies.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or G.E.D. AND three (3) years of building security or related experience, with one (1) year in a lead or supervisor position.

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

Valid Texas Drivers License.

Must pass a criminal background check for CJIS clearance.

Applicants are required to successfully pass the background investigation, including fingerprint clearance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Supervisory practices and techniques.
• Methods, procedures and techniques used in operating security systems.
• Policies, practices, procedures and methods of providing building security services.
• Security surveillance systems operations and capabilities.
• Principles and practices of supervising assigned staff.
• Applicable safety practices and regulations.

Skill in:

• Supervising others including application of supervisory principles, practices and techniques.
• Interacting positively with the public.
• Coordinating the work activities of assigned staff.
• Both verbal and written communication including conveying and following instructions.
• Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations and a variety of software packages.
• Business English, spelling and arithmetic.
• Record Keeping.

Ability to:

• Recognize and report needed repairs, security risks and dangers.
• Physically perform assigned security duties with alertness.
• Be firm and use tact in enforcing regulations.
• Communicate effectively with the public.
• Handle stressful situations.
• Work independently and efficiently.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials and the general public.
• Manage time well and meet timelines.
• Supervise the work of subordinates and instruct them in proper work methods and procedures.
• Provide training classes as required and needed.
• Understand and follow instructions and to communicate effectively with subordinates, public and others.

Work Environment & Other Information

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 25 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to extreme temperatures, outside elements, and extensive walking.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours: Must be flexible to work at AM/PM/Overnight. Shift differential for PM and Overnight hours.

Works some holidays, Works some nights, Works some weekends.

Department: Office of Security and Protection

Location: Various County Facilities

Criminal, Driving, Employment and CJIS Background Checks Required.

For updates or questions on this position, contact: ashley.pena@traviscountytx.gov

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Benefits

Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.

FY2026 Travis County Benefit Guide

In this valuable Travis County Benefits Guide you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.

Credit Union

Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.

Deferred Compensation

Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.

Direct Deposit

Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.

Employee Assistance Program

Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.

Employee Organizations

Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.

Employee Health & Wellness Clinic

Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.

Holidays

An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.

Insurance

Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.

The following benefits are employee paid:

• Dental
• Vision
• Supplemental Life, AD&D
• Dependent Life
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Long Term Care

New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.

Longevity

Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.

On the regular payday on or after the employees fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.

Parking

A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.

Personal Holidays

Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:

January - March

3 personal holidays

April - June

2 personal holidays

July - September

1 personal holiday

October - December

None

New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.

Retirement

Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.

Sick Leave

Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.

Parental Leave

Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.

Tuition Refund

Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.

Vacation

Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:

0 to 5 years

4.0 hours per pay period

6 to 10 years

4.5 hours per pay period

11 to 15 years

5.0 hours per pay period

16 to 20 years

5.5 hours per pay period

21 plus years

6.0 hours per pay period

Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis.

Workers Compensation

The county provides all employees workers compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.

01

Do you have a High School Diploma or GED AND three (3) years of building security or related experience with one (1) year in a lead or supervisory role?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years do you have of building security or related experience?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 2 to 3 years
• 3 years or more

03

How many years do you have of lead or supervisory experience?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 2 to 3 years
• 3 years or more

04

The Security Division operates on a 24/7 schedule, with possible shifts to include holidays and weekends. Are you willing to work any shift you may be assigned to work including holidays and weekends?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you served in the military? If so, please attach the DD-214 to your application.

• Yes
• No

06

Are you willing to work outdoors in extreme temperatures on a daily basis?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have a current valid Texas Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you related to any Travis County Employee?

• Yes
• No

09

If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please provide name, department and relationship to you.

Required Question

Employer Travis County

Address 700 Lavaca Street

Austin, Texas, 78701

Website https://www.traviscountytx.gov/human-resources/jobs