SECURITY GUARD

EL CAMPO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Security Guard

Reports To: Principal

Dept./School: Campus Assigned

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Pay Grade: Clerical / Para 4

Days Employed : 180


Date Revised: November 1, 2018

Primary Purpose:

Provide security and protection for students, personnel, and visitors from physical harm and prevents property loss due to theft or vandalism.
Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or GED

Clear and valid Texas driver's license

Texas Peace Officer License issued by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement preferred

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:

Background in law enforcement or related work experience preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Student Management

1. Patrol assigned campuses and routes walking or driving within district jurisdiction.
2. Monitor student behavior and enforce school rules related to student conduct. vehicle operation, and parking.
3. Resolve conflict or confrontation between students and report disturbances to principal or assistant principal.

Security and Parking

1. Provide traffic control and parking on campus grounds during school hours and at after hours events as needed.
2. Maintain and issue student and staff vehicle registration passes and maintain accurate records of registration.
3. Work cooperatively with office personnel to inform students and staff of problems with vehicles (i.e., improperly parked, lights on, etc.)
4. Give directions or act as a guide to authorized visitors.

Law Enforcement

1. Respond to all calls from assigned campuses concerning crisis situation, accidents, and reports of crime.
2. Investigate criminal offenses that occur within district's jurisdiction.
3. Collect and preserve evidence for criminal investigations including witness statements and physical evidence.
4. Notify police, fire department, or other appropriate authority of any situation requiring immediate attention according to Campus Crisis Plan.
5. Assist law enforcement personnel as needed.
6. Work cooperatively with police agencies to share information and provide other assistance.

Other

1. Write effective incident reports.
2. Perform other duties as assigned.

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 districtwide 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