School Safety Officer

Andy Frain Services•Richmond, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This School Safety Officer position is for the Fort Bend ISD Elementary Schools. Pursuant to Texas State House Bill 3, all public schools must provide a licensed armed security officer on campus while students are on campus.

Requirements

Must possess a current ACTIVE Texas Level III Commissioned Armed Security License at the time of application.
Must own their own 9mm firearm with a Level 3 holster before starting work (restrictions on Make and Model apply).
Must be a U.S. Citizen and at least 21 years of age.
Must pass stringent background checks and training as a condition of the hiring process.
Must possess a Valid Class “C” Driver License with acceptable driving record.
Must provide Social Security Card.
Must provide Driver's License (front and back).
Must provide Proof of Education: High School Diploma or Transcript, GED Certificate or College Transcript (sealed original required at background investigation stage if transcripts).
Must provide DD-214 Military Discharge form (if applicable) (copy of original Member -4 Form).
Must pass a drug test.
Must pass firearms qualifications.
Must be of good moral character and able to communicate with the public.
Demonstrates ability to work effectively with youth as well as adults.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of Commissioned Armed Security employment highly preferred.
Minimum three (3) years of full-time peace officer position highly preferred.
Honorably discharged from US Military preferred.
School Safety officer experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond to an active threat on campus within a timely manner under a variety of circumstances.
Patrol school grounds for student, faculty, and visitor safety.
Perform daily safety security perimeter checks of campus property and work close with FBISD police officer.
Assist administration with complaints concerning unauthorized persons on campus.
Assist with directing vehicles during student drop off and pick up times in the campus parking lots.
Investigate and identify suspicious persons and/or vehicles.
Escort district personnel in potentially hostile situations and assist staff with after hour functions upon their request.
Assist the Transportation Department with problem bus stop areas and/or chronic disruptions on school buses upon their request.
Completes and maintains proficiency in all requirements and training for Texas Level III Commission.
Write effective, legal incident reports, collect evidence as necessary for supporting criminal investigations and apprehend offenders.
Take such other actions within the guidelines set forth in the "Post Orders" as deemed necessary.
Maintain firearms proficiency.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Be honest, alert and well disciplined as the custodians of employee and customer property and safety.
Constant and dedicated vigilance.
Strong customer service skills, exemplifying Andy Frain Services Mission Statement.
Ability to be a hands-on, results oriented employee, handling multiple priorities simultaneously.
Ability to facilitate progressive change, work as part of a team, follow directions and continually improve.
Work with a sense of urgency.
Strong oral and written communications skills.