Now Hiring Security Officers

Description

Provide prevention and detection of criminal activity and safety hazards
Provide overall assistance to the school campus community
Assist in restraining, apprehending, and escorting disruptive or arrested individuals
Patrol all exterior and interior areas of the campus while ensuring direct interaction with students and district personnel within the assigned jurisdiction
Resolve conflict or confrontation between students, district personnel, visitors, or other persons on the assigned campus
Report all incidents or criminal activity immediately to the supervisor
Adhere to the policies and procedures of the Board of Trustees, the district, and the Police and Security Department.
Adhere to existing district and department grooming standards and dress policies at all times for uniformed personnel
Attend all scheduled meetings as required by the supervisor
Qualifications
Required must be at least 21 years of age
Required High School Diploma or GED
Required Texas Department of Public Safety Level III Security License
Willing to undergo a criminal background check, psychological exam, medical exam, and drug screening
Ability to perform responsibilities with minimum supervision
Demonstrate firearm proficiency by passing the Dallas ISD pistol qualification course
Composure to de-escalate conflict situations
Knowledge of relevant security equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective school security operations for the protection of people, data and property
Competency to deal sensitively and fairly with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
Ability to effectively interface with students, parents, and all levels of District personnel in writing and verbally
Able to maintain the confidentiality of information
Training and ability to subdue offenders, including the use of firearms and handcuffs
Organizational, prioritization, communication, and interpersonal skills are required to achieve the goals of the position
Must be computer literate and willing to attend training sessions
Bilingual (English and Spanish) is a preferred