Security Officer Full Time (M – F: 4 pm – 12 am)

SUMMARY:

• Performs routine security enforcement work including patrolling grounds
• Manning security booth
• Monitoring visitors
• Monitoring cameras
• Checking visitors into campus using Raptor system
• Inspecting and safeguarding buildings, property, and equipment
• Directing traffic
• Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Greets and issues visitor passes using Raptor and contacts departments for visitor authorization
• Performs campus tours including patrolling grounds, watching for unauthorized entries to campus, documenting staff working after hours, and walking through residential and student buildings
• Escorts students and assists staff with behavior problems
• Directs traffic, issues citations, places and picks up directional signs for events
• Responds to emergencies including fire alarms, medical emergencies, crisis events, elevator emergencies, and various alarm systems
• General security tasks related to special events
• Issues vehicle keys and gas credit cards
• Documents all daily acitivities via incident reports and logs
• Operates communication and security equipment including handheld radios, ALERTUS emergency mass notification system, security transportation vehicles, cell phone, security camera system, fire alarm system

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Six months of experience in security or law enforcement
• Sign Language: The ultimate required proficiency level for the position using the levels designated in the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) is INTERMEDIATE. If hired with a sign language proficiency level below this level, you are required to participate in signed communication learning opportunities on a regular basis until you have achieved the sign language proficiency level assigned to your position.

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED:

• Proficient signed communications skills
• Training by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer’s Standards and Education
• Certification in CPR, First Aid, water safety
• Prior work experience with children in a school or related environment
• Experience in security for a State of Texas agency or in a public school

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of traffic and parking regulations, of emergency reporting procedures, state agency policies and procedures, and of general and criminal state laws.
• Skill in monitoring and assessing situations; in determining appropriate response; in the use of surveillance, monitoring, and detection equipment; and in using emergency law enforcement equipment.
• Ability to enforce security rules and regulations, to conduct investigations, to prepare reports, to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations, and to communicate effectively

SUPERVISOR
Chief School Safety Officer

MILITARY OCCUPATION SPECIALTY (MOS) CODE:
For equivalent MOS