(Pooled) Security Operations Liaison (ARMED) (Anticipated 2026-2027 school year)

Texans Can! Academies•Houston, TX

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure the safety, security, and welfare of all students, faculty, staff, and visitors at Texans Can Academies under the direction of the Executive Director of Safety and Security. This role involves fostering positive relationships with students and the learning community, working in tandem with existing administrative practices and building procedures to maintain order, prevent crime, and assist building administration with school operations on school property or at school-sponsored events. The campus assignment will be in the Dallas area.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred or Qualifying Prior military, law enforcement or security experience
BILINGUAL PREFERRED
Texas Level III or Level IV Security certification
Texas License to Carry
Valid Texas Driver's License
Strong people and process management skills
Successfully pass a fingerprint criminal background investigation, drug/alcohol screening and mental health evaluation
Excellent problem solving and people management skills
Above average computer skills and knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite, electronic monitoring and programming software
Responsible and professional leadership
Ability to review and evaluate operating procedures and recommend improvements
Strong ability to provide a very high level of customer service to schools and community
Ability to prepare and brief high level and sensitive information reports as required
Knowledge in working with technical communications systems, programs and equipment during daily operations and emergency circumstances
Ability to multitask while working on a computer and monitoring several technology outlets simultaneously
Must have the ability to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, climb stairs and walk for extended periods of time, and run for short periods of time.
Must have the ability to lift and move weight up to 50 lbs.
Must not have any limitations of motion, and vision and hearing should be rated as acceptable to obtain the required driver's license
Exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, key a two-way radio microphone, operate a keyboard, and use a lock and key devices
During an emergency, the ability to work in a fast paced and stressful environment while maintaining the ability to articulate and communicate in an effective manner

Nice To Haves

Qualifying Prior military, law enforcement or security experience
BILINGUAL PREFERRED
Texas Level III or Level IV Security certification
Texas License to Carry
Maintain instructor CPR and first aid certification, Stop the Bleed, CPI

Responsibilities

Ensures the security, safety, and well-being of all personnel, visitors, and the premises.
Patrols and monitors assigned areas of the school building, grounds, and parking lots to deter, detect, report, and stop violations of the law and/or school board policies.
Secures premises and personnel by controlling entry and screening all visitors per district policy.
Detects, investigates, and reports unauthorized or suspicious persons, vehicles, and activities.
Monitors surveillance and security panel alarm systems, communicating necessary information to prompt required investigation and facilitating the appropriate emergency response.
Notifies administrative staff, police, fire department, or other appropriate authorities of security or emergency situations.
Assists administrators and staff in crisis and emergency situations.
Assists with planning, coordinating, and working special events and projects.
Assists the building Administration with the operations of the school.
Assists with investigations as needed (e.g., crimes on school property).
Works closely with law enforcement agencies to conduct and participate in any and all training as determined appropriate.
Makes rapid and appropriate decisions during stressful situations.
Responds to incoming security calls according to established procedures.
Responds to critical incidents and investigates to determine cause, then takes appropriate action.
Assists injured persons and determines appropriate action in a timely manner, including contacting emergency medical personnel when necessary.
Regularly patrols school perimeter and facilities, including security checks of school sites, ensuring that access is limited to approved and specified points of entry, as well as school grounds, athletic facilities, and parking areas.
Supervises or provides crowd control for student, adult, and community events/activities (as assigned) to ensure compliance with school safety and security procedures and Board Policy.
Maintains instructor CPR and first aid certification, Stop the Bleed, CPI.
Must be willing and able to carry and use all security weapons, including a firearm, in accordance with District protocols.
Must qualify with a firearm according to the approved district firearms and ammunition list.
Satisfies annual firearms training/certification requirements designated by the Board.