About this role
Primary Purpose
To provide for a safe and secure school environment, foster an optimal learning environment and act as a deterrent to unsafe or poor behavior by patrolling the campus, monitoring student behavior, enforcing school and District policies, intervening in physical encounters, monitoring security cameras, monitoring visitors and reporting unsafe or unhealthy conditions. Patrol and monitor assigned school campuses on various shifts, including, days, nights, and weekends to provide security and protection to students, personnel, equipment and property; maintain campus security and protect District property against vandalism, illegal entry, fire and theft; enforce laws and regulations and respond to emergency situations. The position may require varying work hours and days, including evenings and weekends.
Experience
Minimum Requirement
- Three (3) years’ experience as a security officer, school security officer, military member, or law enforcement officer.
Preferred Qualification
- Five (5) years’ experience as a security officer, school security officer, military member or law enforcement officer and show evidence of successful experience working with students.
Please email application to [email protected]
Qualifications
Knowledge/Ability Requirements
- Knowledge of applicable Texas Education Code, Texas Penal Code, and school and district conduct code, policies, procedures, and rules related to assigned duties.
- Knowledge of basic investigative techniques and procedures.
- Knowledge of security measures and safety procedures.
- Knowledge of interpersonal skills sufficient to deal with normal and confrontational situations.
- Ability to stay calm and react appropriately in unusual or emergency situations with authority.
- Ability to exercise strict confidentiality of campus and student issues.
- Ability to think clearly and take effective action quickly in an emergency.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
- Ability to work cooperatively with students, parents, staff and first responder agencies with poise and consistency.
- Ability to acquire and maintain related certifications.
- Ability to meet state and district standards of professional conduct as outlined in Board Policy and procedures.