Security Officer (Prospective)

Edinburg CISD•Edinburg, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe and orderly school environment for students and staff, protecting and securing campus property, equipment, and buildings, and enforcing School Board policies and campus rules and regulations. The officer may be reassigned as needed by the Chief of Police. The position is 187 workdays per year and is classified as non-exempt.

Requirements

Meet TEA certification requirements.
Be a high school graduate, hold a GED, or have a college degree.
Hold a current, valid Texas Class C driver's license.
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with youth and adults.
Demonstrate the ability to write effective, correct, and legible incident reports in English.
Five years of experience as a security officer or police officer is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Bureau license.
Police, military, or institutional training (adult or juvenile).
Bilingual ability.
Five years of experience as a security officer or police officer.

Responsibilities

Patrol and supervise hallways, restrooms, entrances, parking lots, driveways, and other school areas.
Monitor campus surveillance cameras.
Report rule violations and offenders to school administrators.
Monitor pedestrian and vehicle traffic on campus during the day or night.
Work with a Police Officer to keep the building clear of people not conducting official school business.
Inspect doors, windows, parked cars, and suspicious conditions.
Stop disturbances and undue distractions on school grounds.
Assist law enforcement officers and complete affidavits as necessary.
Participate in required training and orientation.
Confer with Police Officers on matters of concern and notify authorities of situations requiring attention.
Prepare written incident reports and stay current on school laws and policies affecting students and staff.
Perform duties safely to avoid injury to oneself and others.
Assist with educating security personnel when the Police Officer is absent.
Perform other related duties as assigned.