Security Guard II

Salary: $19.07 Hourly
Location : 600 SOLEDAD SAN ANTONIO,TX 78205, TX
Job Type: 4A Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-01329
Department: Library
Opening Date: 09/04/2026
Closing Date: 9/27/2026 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded: No
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt


Job Summary


Under immediate supervision, is responsible for performing a full range of patrol and security work at a City facility or related area. Exercises functional supervision. May exercise direct supervision over assigned staff.

Work Location
Central Library - 600 Soledad, San Antonio, TX 78205

Work Hours
The work schedule will vary to include evenings, overnights, and weekends based on business needs of the department

Essential Job Functions

• Supervises, briefs, and dispatches contract security as required.
• Trains and instructs security staff as needed.
• Monitors closed circuit T.V. and fire alarm systems.
• Investigates incidents and activities.
• Patrols assigned areas to eliminate or report fire hazards, deter thefts, vandals, or violence and communicates through the use of a two- way radio.
• Monitors and maintains station at entry/exit point to City activities by observing, walking, reaching, twisting, and kneeling.
• Conducts operating cash count to ensure that all monies are accounted for.
• Maintains inventory of equipment using office equipment.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
• Three (3) years' experience in a security related job.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
• Security Guard Certification highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Dispatch and Incident Report Writing experience.
• Facility and Event Security experience.
• Camera surveillance experience.
• Microsoft Office, verbal and written communication skills.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable security guard orders, requirements, instructions, and procedures.
• Knowledge of methods of administering first aid and safety rules.
• Knowledge of crowd control techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures and methods.
• Ability to organize and direct personnel in security operations.
• Ability to secure accurate information on incidents and make effective reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.
• Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.
• Working conditions are in a large building complex or stadium environment with occasional exposure to hostile people and emergency situations.

Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is View phone number on click.appcast.io and our fax number is View phone number on click.appcast.io.
01


Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02


Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03


Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04


What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

05


How many years of experience do you have in a security related job?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years +

06


Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

07


Do you have a Security Guard Certification?

• Yes
• No

08


How many years of experience do you have in emergency response, including investigating, reporting, and documenting incidents?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

09


The work schedule for this position will vary based on business needs of the department. Select any of the following shifts you are able and willing to work:

• Days
• Evenings
• Weekends
• Holidays
• On-call
• After-hours
• Overnights
• Rotating work schedules
• Alternate work schedules
• Adjusted work schedules

10


How many years of customer service experience do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

11


How many years of experience do you have dispatching and documenting security incidents?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

12


How many years of experience do you have providing security at events or within event venues?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

13


Select any of the following Microsoft Office applications that you have professional experience with.

• Access
• Excel
• Outlook
• PowerPoint
• Publisher
• Teams
• Visio
• Word
• None of the above

14


Please describe a sensitive situation you have facilitated that demonstrates your problem-solving, reasoning, and customer service skills. If you do not have related experience, enter "N/A."
15


What role does customer service play in delivering security services?
16


Describe a difficult situation you encountered as a security guard, how you handled it, and the outcome. If you do not have relevant experience, enter "N/A."
17


Have you ever encountered a security situation where you were unsure how to proceed? If so, how did you handle it? If you do not have related experience, enter "N/A".
18


I acknowledge that this position is considered to be a primary driving position and I will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing as defined in AD 4.3, Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing and AD 4.8, Driver Safety Program. I further understand that the City of San Antonio has a zero-tolerance policy for which termination of employment will result for positive drug or alcohol test results.

• I agree

19


I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

Required Question