Security Guard

Security Officer

Reports to: Police Chief

Primary Purpose: Under general supervision, provide security and protection for students, staff and visitors and prevents property loss due to theft or vandalism.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification: High School Diploma or GED
• Clear and valid Texas driver's license

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to clearly and accurately record information
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to work effectively with youths and adults
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbally)

Experience: None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Student Management:
• Patrol assigned campus. Monitor student behavior and enforce school rules related to student conduct, vehicle operation, and parking.
• Resolve conflict or confrontation between students and report disturbances to principal or assistant principal.
• Control traffic and parking on campus grounds during school hours and at after hours events.
• Security and Parking:
• Register student vehicles and maintain accurate records of registration.
• Work cooperatively with office personnel to inform students of problems with vehicles (i.e., improperly parked, lights on, etc.)
• Assist law enforcement personnel as needed.
• Notify police, fire department, or other appropriate authority of any situation requiring immediate attention.
• Give directions or act as a guide to authorized visitors.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Tools/Equipment Used: District vehicle, two-way radio, alarm system and other security equipment, fire extinguisher, and standard office equipment including computer and peripherals
• Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing
• Motion: Strenuous walking and climbing stairs; occasional keyboarding and use of mouse, moderate driving
• Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds)
• Environment: Work inside and outside (moderate exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); moderate exposure to noise and vehicle exhaust; frequent district wide travel.

Other: Specific hearing and visual requirements; may be subject to adverse and hazardous working conditions, including violent and armed confrontations; ability to control sudden violent or extreme physical acts of others and exhibit rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; prolonged hours; on call 24 hours a day