Security Operations Liaison (ARMED)

Texans Can! Academies•Houston, TX

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Operations Liaison ensures the safety, security, and welfare of students, faculty, staff, and visitors at Texans Can Academies under the direction and supervision of the Executive Director of Safety and Security or designee. The role fosters positive relationships with students and the learning community and works alongside school administrators and established procedures to maintain order, prevent crime, and support school operations on school property and at school-sponsored events when necessary. The campus assignment is in the Houston area. The position patrols and monitors school buildings, grounds, parking lots, athletic facilities, and events; controls entry and screens visitors; monitors surveillance and alarm systems; responds to security calls and critical incidents; and coordinates with administrators, emergency responders, and law enforcement. The role assists with investigations, crisis response, event planning, and crowd control. The employee must be willing and able to carry and use security weapons, including a firearm, and meet district qualification and annual training requirements. The work involves extended periods of sitting, standing, kneeling, stooping, climbing stairs, and walking, as well as running for short periods and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. During emergencies, the employee must be able to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment while communicating effectively.

Requirements

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 of Microsoft Office Suite, electronic monitoring, and programming software.
Responsible and professional leadership.
Ability to review and evaluate operating procedures and recommend improvements.
Ability to provide a high level of customer service to schools and the community.
Knowledge of technical communications systems, programs, and equipment used during daily operations and emergencies.
Ability to multitask while using a computer and monitoring several technology outlets simultaneously.
Ability to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, climb stairs, and walk for extended periods and run for short periods.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
No limitations of motion; vision and hearing must be acceptable to obtain the required driver's license.
Manual dexterity to dial a telephone, key a two-way radio microphone, operate a keyboard, and use lock-and-key devices.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful emergency environment while communicating effectively.
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 and satisfy annual firearms training and certification requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Qualifying prior military, law enforcement, or security experience.
Bilingual ability preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure the security, safety, and well-being of personnel, visitors, and school premises.
Patrol and monitor assigned school buildings, grounds, parking lots, athletic facilities, and other areas to deter, detect, report, and stop violations of law or school board policies.
Secure premises by controlling entry and screening visitors in accordance with district policy.
Detect, investigate, and report unauthorized or suspicious people, vehicles, and activities.
Monitor surveillance and security-panel alarm systems and communicate information needed for investigation and emergency response.
Notify administrators, police, fire departments, or other appropriate authorities about security and emergency situations.
Assist administrators and staff during crises and emergencies.
Assist with planning, coordinating, and working special events and projects.
Assist building administration with school operations.
Assist with investigations, including investigations of crimes on school property.
Work with law enforcement agencies and participate in appropriate training.
Make rapid and appropriate decisions in stressful situations.
Respond to security calls according to established procedures and investigate critical incidents to determine their cause and take appropriate action.
Assist injured people, determine appropriate action, and contact emergency medical personnel when necessary.
Ensure access is limited to approved entry points through regular perimeter and facility patrols and security checks.
Supervise or provide crowd control at assigned student, adult, and community events to ensure compliance with school safety and security procedures and Board Policy.
Maintain instructor CPR and first aid certification, Stop the Bleed, and CPI qualifications.
Carry and use security weapons, including a firearm, in accordance with district protocols; qualify with a firearm using the approved district firearms and ammunition list.
Satisfy annual firearms training and certification requirements designated by the Board.