Substitute Security Officer

Ysleta Independent School District•El Paso, TX

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Substitute Security Officer performs routine security duties to help ensure the safety of students, staff, parents, and community members. The officer follows applicable federal and state laws and regulations, as well as district policies, regulations, and procedures. The role requires on-site attendance, dependability, punctuality, and reliability, and may involve extra-duty hours with minimal notice, frequent prolonged and irregular hours, and occasional district-wide travel. The officer patrols assigned campus areas, monitors vehicular and pedestrian traffic, addresses parking and loitering issues, and helps maintain peace and order. They respond to policy violations and safety concerns, document incidents in a written activity log, report unusual conditions or malfunctioning building systems, and contact a supervisor when assistance is needed. The officer must know the location and proper use of site emergency equipment and ensure unauthorized personnel leave the assigned area. Police-related actions must comply with applicable Texas Department of Public Safety and district requirements. The position also includes required professional development, following safety procedures, supporting district and department goals, maintaining professional ethics, and performing other assigned duties. Physical demands include lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds and extended periods of walking, standing, bending, reaching, kneeling, and stooping. Work may take place in all weather conditions and requires maintaining emotional control under stress and working with frequent interruptions.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
Basic Security Officer Training Course Level II certificate of completion from a Commission-approved Level II training school.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Ability to work with diverse groups and effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Valid Texas or New Mexico driver's license.
Must be insurable by the district's auto liability insurance carrier.
Subject to the district's drug and alcohol screening policy and regulation.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work under all weather conditions and perform extended periods of walking, standing, bending, reaching, kneeling, stooping, and lifting.
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress and work with frequent interruptions.
Must attend the work site to meet the essential functions of the job.

Responsibilities

Patrol assigned campus areas and monitor vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
Identify and address parking, loitering, peace, and order concerns.
Take necessary action to resolve situations that do not comply with district policy; warn, restrain, or detain violators or suspects when necessary.
Watch for accidents, vandalism, fire, theft, and safety hazards, and contact the immediate supervisor when assistance is required.
Know the location and proper use of emergency equipment at each assigned site.
Ensure assigned areas are cleared of unauthorized personnel and that police-related actions follow Texas Department of Public Safety and district rules and regulations.
Maintain a written activity log documenting incidents.
Report unusual conditions or malfunctioning heating, plumbing, or electrical systems.
Work extra-duty hours with minimal notice when needed.
Participate in professional development activities required by the district.
Follow established safety procedures, support district and department goals, and maintain a professional code of ethics.
Perform other duties consistent with the position's goals and objectives or as assigned.