Armed Security Officer (220 Days): 2026-2027 School Year

Dallas Independent School District • Dallas, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Dallas ISD is currently offering a $2,000 hiring incentive to new Armed Security Officers for the 2024-2025 school year! The Armed Security Officer will strive to provide a safe and secure campus environment for students, staff, and visitors. This uniformed position will serve as a deterrent to unsafe behaviors.

Requirements

• Accredited High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency)
• Valid Texas Peace Officer License issued by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCOLE)
• Willing to undergo a criminal background check, psychological exam, medical exam, and drug screening
• Demonstrate firearm proficiency by passing the Dallas ISD pistol qualification course
• Ability to perform responsibilities with minimum supervision
• 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 able to maintain emotional control under stress

Nice To Haves

• Honorably retired as a Texas peace officer within the preceding two (2) years
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED