Job Details

Security Officer

Salary Police/Hourly PS1 261 Days Min. $15.17 Hourly

Reports to: Police Corporal/Sergeant

School/Department: Police

Pay Grade: Police Pay Grade 1

Work Days: 261

Wage/hour status: Non-Exempt

Created/revised: February 2020

Note: Applying for this posting places your name in a pool of applicants who wish to be considered for regular full time Security Officer positions as they become available in the District.

Primary Purpose: Provides police support such as patrolling and inspecting assigned campus to protect all students, personnel, and visitors from physical harm and prevent loss due to theft or vandalism.

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must have a Texas Driver's License with acceptable driving record
• Must not have a criminal history record
• Must possess adequate visual acuity and hearing ability sufficient to read, write, hear, and speak clearly in person and over communications
• Must be able to work day, evening and night shifts with varied days off

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of standard office procedures and practices
• Skill in and trained on subduing offenders as it relates to students, employees, citizens, and other patrons in school setting situations
• Skill in a district motor vehicle to include operating radio communications
• Skill in working with youth and adults
• Skill in the use of keyboarding
• Skill in English grammar, spelling and punctuation (written and verbal) and proofreading
• Ability to prioritize tasks and coordinate multiple projects to meet specific deadlines
• Ability to control sudden violent or extreme physical acts of others and exhibit rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• Ability to maintain and secure confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information
• Ability to maintain professional behavior, appearance, and work ethic to represent the school district in a positive manner at all times
• Ability to communicate effective with tact and diplomacy and provide a high level of customer service to employees, administrators, District officials, parents, co-workers, and outside agencies

Experience:

• Two years of successful security officer experience preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Commit to, honor, and enforce applicable Board policy, mission and vision of the District and Police Department.

2. Patrol district buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entry.

3. Conduct patrol inspections of doors, windows and gates to determine they are secure.

4. Confront unauthorized persons on school property for questioning, routes or detains them, or calls police for assistance, according to emergency plan.

5. Sound fire signal to alert fire department and school personnel in event of fire and assists in extinguishing fire.

6. Report any unusual conditions or malfunctioning of heating, plumbing or electrical systems.

7. Patrol all school properties to detect unauthorized persons or vehicles; checks cars for parking authorization; determines if vehicles are parked in restricted areas; checks exterior lighting and emergency access routes.

8. Makes written reports of security violations and makes daily reports.

9. Provide optimal customer service to all students, employees, parents, community, members and any other stakeholders of the district.

10. Help provide traffic control at athletic events, school functions, school crossing or openings or at any other time as assigned.

11. Provide protection to or escort district personnel as needed.

12. Operate vehicle, if assigned, and all equipment.

13. Testify in court as needed.

Records, Reports, and Correspondence 1. Prepare correspondence, forms, reports, manuals, and presentations for the curriculum and instruction office assigned and other department staff members. 2. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required including but not limited to affidavits for arrest, incident reports, and activity reports.

Communication 1. Maintain a positive and effective relationship with coworkers, supervisor, District officials and employees, vendors, and outside agencies and organizations. 2. Provide outstanding customer service.

Other 1. Maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information when received and distributed to appropriate designees as directed by the Police Chief. 2. Attend professional growth activities to keep abreast of innovations related to position. 3. Maintain good judgment and decision making when dealing with supervisor, co-workers, District officials and employees, general public, and outside agencies and organizations. 4. Work cooperatively with other police agencies to share information and provide other assistance. 5. Performs other duties as directed by the Chief of Police or designee in charge.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Equipment Used: District vehicle, security equipment, two-way radio, first aid equipment, alarm system and other security equipment, fire extinguisher, and standard office equipment including computer, printer, copier, telephone, scanner, and fax machine.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress May be subject to adverse and hazardous working conditions including violent and armed confrontations Work with frequent interruptions Work outside and inside in varying climate conditions, on uneven or slippery walking surfaces, on ladders and lifts, around equipment with moving parts Frequent sitting with strenuous walking, standing, running, climbing, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, and lifting 10 to 50 pounds frequently, 50 to 100 pound occasionally, more than 100 pounds infrequently Occasional prolonged and irregular work hours – flexibility with schedule preferred Prolongs use of equipment and computer with repetitive hand motions if in the office or on drive assignment Prolonged and irregular work hours – flexibility with schedule required to include working different shift and/or days of the week Emergency call-out at a moment's notice Remain on duty until properly relieved Work overtime during staffing shortages and emergencies, up to and including double shifts when required Travel in all different remote sites in the District at odd hours if on a drive assignment Daily attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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