Arlington Independent School District Arlington , TX 76004
Posted 1 month ago
Support/Hourly
Position
Security
Job Number 0000699583
Start Date
Open Date 01/10/2019
Closing Date
Primary Purpose:
The District Security Officer is responsible for assisting law enforcement and handling Security related matters at District facilities as outlined in the Texas Penal Code, Texas Education Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, District's Board Policy, Management Guidelines, Departmental Rules and Regulations, and as directed by the Security Manager/Director.
Responsible for working cooperatively with the school administration, students, staff members, other District Security team members, and officers from all law enforcement agencies to maintain positive campus security and a safe and secure campus environment.
Qualifications:
Have and maintain minimum standards including but not limited to possessing a valid Texas driver's license, good driving record, clean background, good punctuality, attendance and work ethic
Must be available and capable of working any shift, which includes nights, weekends and holidays, as assigned
Minimum Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED ; college hours preferred
Currently has, or can obtain, a TX DPS-PSB Level II License or higher
Special Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of policies and procedures of the Arlington Independent School District (AISD), the AISD Security Department and the position assigned
Excellent knowledge of standard security enforcement procedures and the regulations and laws relating to school district policy and procedures, including building intrusion and trespassing.
Specialized knowledge of effective security patrol techniques
Detail oriented with good report writing skills
Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability and willingness to be a team player
Be neat in appearance, have a pleasing personality and work well with people
Capable of maintaining good relationships with the public, students, faculty and staff
Capable of assisting staff and students in a courteous and efficient manner
Experience working with students preferred
Be self-motivated, able to work under pressure and able to take personal feelings away from the officeD
Discretion and confidentiality are a must due to the sensitive information in the department and are you are required to maintain these
Knowledge of sentence structure and of word usage
Skilled in reading comprehension and proofreading
Knowledge of basic mathematics
Capable of operating a computer and printer
Capable of exercising good judgment, especially under potentially dangerous conditions
Capable of effective English communicate both verbally and in writing; Bilingual is a plus
Capable of maintaining records and to write offense reports in English that could be used by the law enforcement agencies and courts
Capable of performing exterior patrolling without the use of an automobile which may require crossing areas which are without sidewalks or not paved and may be poorly lit
Sufficient mobility and dexterity to respond quickly to situations which may involve measures to detain individuals who are running away.
Sufficient strength to restrain offenders using AISD acceptable and approved techniques
Responsibilities:
Reporting directly to the Security Sergeant,
District Security Officer performs the following duties, regardless of weather conditions:
Patrol the District and provide Security services to individual facilities, students, and staff
Operate a District vehicle and patrol school property or an assigned area to deter criminal offenses such as fire, burglary, theft, vandalism and other unauthorized activities
Investigate offenses that occur within the District
Collect evidence
Enforce regulations for and on District school buses
Perform possibly physically strenuous activities required to identify, detain, and apprehend offenders, and file appropriate charges with the local police department
Respond to burglar and fire alarms as dispatched, investigate cause of alarm and notify the on duty Dispatcher regarding your findings
Investigate suspicious persons in and around schools
Report the misuse of buildings and property belonging to the District
Enforce the general laws of Texas within the District's jurisdiction
Enforce all applicable sections of the Texas Education Code
Assist Texas Peace Officer(s) and other Emergency Agencies
Assist with traffic control on AISD properties, during athletic events, school closings, school openings, or any other event/location deemed necessary to insure the safety and welfare of students and staff
Provide crisis response to schools and facilities
Perform security inspections of buildings which consist of manual (foot patrol) checks of all exterior doors and windows and promptly reporting any breach in security to the AISD Security Dispatcher
Maintain awareness of District activities occurring on school property after hours and perform special patrols during those events.
Conduct intrusion system transmission tests for each school as assigned and report the results to the AISD Security Dispatcher and on your short, "Daily Incident Report".
Report any road and weather conditions that may affect, disrupt or require a change in the transportation schedules or routine operation of the District
Perform routine daily security patrol car pre-check services (gas, oil, tires, etc.) to ensure a proper function and maintenance of assigned Security Vehicle
Maintain accurate daily logs and reports; speak clearly over the radio
Provide Security services and assistance to the administration, other team members, students and staff
Escort students to class, administrative offices and/or OCS as required
Prohibit loitering.
Complete student referrals for Student Code of Conduct and campus rule violations.
Assist other law enforcement agencies on campus when required
Investigate violations of District rules and regulations when requested by District administration
Participate in administrative hearings concerning alleged violations
Provide Security services at District sponsored events, on or off campus
Promptly refer non-school related criminal incidents to the proper agency having jurisdiction.
Perform building searches, locker checks, classroom checks and metal detector screenings as directed.
Prepare, in English, complete and concise written reports on the forms provided, of incidents and problems that can be used in successful criminal prosecutions
Identify, locate, and report security problems or potential security problems
Prepare a written report of each incident or relevant observation that occurs on campus.
Appear in court as a witness whenever summoned.
Perform other security and courtesy services as directed and maintain a positive image throughout the District for students, staff and the public
Assist in enforcing applicable items from the student handbook as requested by the Campus Administrator
Establish a positive working relationship among students, staff and the community.
Provide Security related services at AISD functions as assigned by your Sergeant and/or the Security Manager/Director, or his/her designee
Be available to work overtime as assigned by your Sergeant and/or the Security Manager/Director, or his/her designee.
Be available for "call out" or emergency situations for AISD
Perform other duties as assigned by your Sergeant and/or the Security Manager/Director, or his/her designee
Patrol and observe activities on campuses being alert to crimes and other incidents that may
Provide surveillance of the parking lot areas and protect the vehicles and their contents
Provide surveillance of the campus in order to deter disruptive and/or criminal activities.
Monitor vehicles entering and leaving campus parking lots
Screen and assist outsiders entering the campus
Deter or prevent trespassing and loitering on or near the campus
Control and/or prevent fights and disorders when they occur whether inside or outside the building.
Assist school staff in emergency situations, whether inside or outside the building when notified
Maintain high visibility on the campus and throughout AISD with varying patrol patterns.
Perform constant patrol throughout AISD including the campuses to ensure that all areas are monitored and observed equally and continously
Ensure that all persons found on AISD property after hours are authorized; take appropriate action to facilitate the departure of unauthorized persons; and maintain appropriate records of all such encounters
Enforce Campus and AISD parking and driving regulations to maximize the use of all designated parking
Check parking lots for illegally parked, abandoned or unauthorized vehicles
Check student and staff vehicles for proper parking permits; ticket and tow when authorized
Keep fire zones and bus ramps clear at all times
Enforce all rules and regulations relative to the safe operation of a motor vehicle on campus to insure a safe environment for students and staff
Assist with traffic control as needed within the AISD's jurisdiction.
Equipment Used:
Patrol vehicle
Golf cart
Two-way radios
CCTV system
Security / fire alarm monitoring computers
Common office machines
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under moderate to heavy stress
Walking sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time with frequent stooping and bending
Occasionally lifts or moves items ±50 pounds
Operate a motor vehicle
Irregular work shifts and hours
Duty Days 260
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