Security Guard - Level II Certification/187 Days

Katy ISD•Katy, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, provide security and protection for students, campus personnel, patrons, and district property. This role involves assisting in the protection of students, staff, and District property, serving as a security resource, and establishing working relationships with faculty and law enforcement. The Security Guard will identify unauthorized persons, report criminal offenses, prepare reports, and provide a general adult presence at critical locations and during school-related events. Responsibilities also include random security patrols, coordinating with police personnel, and providing assistance during emergencies. The position requires maintaining professionalism under stress, physical stamina for prolonged standing, walking, and climbing, and the ability to respond to emergencies and potentially hazardous conditions.

Requirements

College hours, high school diploma or GED (preferred)
Texas Driver License and available transportation
Level two security commission from the Texas Commission on Private Security
Ability to record information
Ability to follow verbal and written instruction
Ability to work effectively with students
Ability to communicate effectively
Working knowledge of personal and property security techniques and electronic security systems
Possess skills and interest in working within an educational environment
Possess the sensitivity and maturity to work effectively with adolescents

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a security guard preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in protection of students, staff, and District property.
Serve as a security resource to students and campus personnel.
Establish and maintain an ongoing working relationship with faculty and law enforcement personnel serving the school community.
Identify unauthorized persons who come within the boundaries of the campus and verify their authority.
Report all criminal offenses, originating on assigned campuses, to the District’s police department.
Prepare and file all appropriate reports.
Appear in court and/or hearings as a witness or complainant when appropriate.
Provide a general and consistent adult presence at critical locations during school related events.
Provide a random security patrol on assigned campus.
Coordinate security services with Katy ISD police personnel.
Provide appropriate assistance during disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, etc. (where Katy ISD personnel are required).
Through the standard chain of command, inform the Chief of Police of all conditions that effect safety and security of students, staff, and district property.