Armed School Officer - Houston, TX

Tier One; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Critical Care Insurance

Company-Paid Uniforms

Paid Training and Education

Tier One Security Academy (free)

Opportunities for Advancement

Team-based culture

Job summary

Tier One in Dallas, TX is seeking an Armed School Security Officer to provide a highly visible, professional security presence on campus.

You’ll protect students and staff, coordinate with law enforcement, and help with emergency drills and safety training. The role emphasizes trust, calm under pressure, and community service, with opportunities for training and advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age and a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Texas Level III Commissioned Security Officer License.
• Ability to possess and carry a firearm while on duty, if licensed.
• Pass background checks, drug screening, and licensing requirements.
• Excellent communication and written report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible security presence to safeguard students, staff and property.
• Serve as primary security professional on campus and coordinate with local law enforcement.
• Build trusted relationships with students, families, educators, and administrators.
• Monitor access control, visitor management, surveillance, and campus activity.
• Identify and respond to security concerns and emergencies.
• Lead emergency drills and contribute to safety training.

Skills

Communication

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Public safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Texas Level III Commissioned Security Officer License

Job description

At Tier One, we believe every child deserves to feel safe enough to learn, and every teacher deserves to teach without fear. As an Armed School Security Officer, you'll be the professional who makes that possible, the person students know by name, the calm presence on an ordinary day, and the one everyone depends on when it matters most.

If you've worn a badge, served in the military, worked in security, or simply feel called to protect others, you already understand that real security is about earning trust, not just carrying a firearm.

What You'll Do

Working under the direction of your School Security Supervisor, you will:

• Protect students, faculty, staff, visitors, and school property through a highly visible, professional security presence.
• Serve as the primary security professional assigned to your campus.
• Build trusted relationships with students, families, educators, administrators, and local law enforcement.
• Foster a welcoming, safe, and respectful campus environment.
• Enforce applicable laws, school policies, and security procedures with sound judgment and professionalism.
• Monitor visitor management, access control, surveillance systems, and campus activity.
• Identify, investigate, and respond to suspicious activity or security concerns.
• Coordinate emergency drills and maintain state compliance.
• Serve as the campus subject-matter expert for emergency planning, preparedness, and training.
• Deliver age-appropriate presentations on safety and emergency preparedness.
• Support responding law enforcement and emergency personnel during critical incidents.
• Prepare accurate reports, documentation, and administrative records.

What You'll Need

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED (college coursework or degree preferred).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Texas Level III Commissioned Security Officer License.
• Ability to legally possess and carry a firearm while performing assigned duties.
• Ability to pass all background investigations, drug screening, and licensing requirements.
• Excellent communication, report-writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet Tier One's physical and professional performance standards.

Who Thrives Here

The best people in this role are calm under pressure, emotionally mature, and dependable. Retired or former law enforcement officers, military veterans, and licensed Texas Commissioned Security Officers all do well here, as do newcomers ready to earn their license through our academy. What they share is sound judgment, genuine respect for others, and a commitment to protecting children and serving their community.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation as a W-2 employee
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and critical-care insurance
• Monday–Friday schedules aligned with school calendars (based on assignment)
• Holidays and summers off. These breaks are unpaid but ideal anyone who values that time with family & community
• Company-paid uniforms and equipment
• Paid training and continuing education
• FREE Tier One Security Academy for qualified candidates
• Opportunities for advancement
• A culture built on professionalism, service, accountability, and teamwork

No License? We'll Help You Earn It.

We believe character matters more than credentials. If you have the desire to serve but don't yet hold a Texas Level III Commissioned Security Officer License, qualified candidates may attend our FREE five-day Tier One Security Academy — intensive, instructor-led training from experienced law enforcement and military professionals. There is no tuition or training cost, our curriculum exceeds minimum licensing standards, and upon successful completion and satisfaction of all state requirements, Tier One pays your Texas Level III licensing fees.

About Tier One

Founded in 2018 in Dallas, Tier One Holdings was built by senior leaders from military, law enforcement, and intelligence backgrounds who believed private security could operate at a higher standard. Today we are one of Texas' most trusted providers of integrated security services, protecting schools, businesses, places of worship, and critical infrastructure across the state. Backed by more than 200 years of combined military, law enforcement, and public safety leadership, our recruiting, training, and performance standards exceed state minimums — because the people we protect deserve nothing less.

Beyond our contracts, Tier One proudly supports organizations dedicated to the rescue, recovery, and aftercare of survivors of child sex trafficking — a cause that reflects why we do this work.

Join a Mission That Matters

Some jobs offer a paycheck. This one offers purpose. If you believe protecting children is one of the highest callings in public service, we invite you to join the Tier One family.