Campus Safety Assistant

Santa Fe ISD; Santa Fe (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Fe ISD is seeking a Campus Safety Assistant to support the district police officers and provide security for students, staff, and visitors at assigned campus in Santa Fe, Texas. This role reports to the Chief of Police and requires vigilance, clear reporting, and strong communication to maintain a safe campus environment.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, a Texas driver’s license, and at least one year of security or law enforcement experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Clear and valid Texas driver’s license required.
• One year of security, law enforcement, or corrections experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote lawful behavior and protect welfare as a uniformed campus presence.
• Perform metal detector screening.
• Monitor for unauthorized persons and notify police as needed.

Skills

Record information clearly

Follow verbal and written instructions

Work effectively with youths andAdults

Communicate effectively (verbal)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas driver’s license

Tools

Video surveillance system

Radio communications

Job description

Campus Safety Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5976303

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Campus Safety Assistant

Reports to: Chief of Police

Dept./Campus: Assigned Campus

Classification: Non-Exempt

Primary Purpose: Support district police officers, provide security and protection for students, staff, and visitors to Santa Fe ISD.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: High School Diploma or GED

Clear and valid Texas driver’s license

Special Knowledge/Skills

Ability to clearly and accurately record information

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to work effectively with youths and adults

Ability to communicate effectively (verbally)

Experience

One year of security, law enforcement, or corrections experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Promote lawful behavior and protect the welfare of students, faculty, and staff as a uniformed presence on campus.
• Perform metal detector screening process.
• Remains alert for the presence of unauthorized persons, approach suspicious personand/ornotifiespolice asappropriate, may confront and/or detain violators, as required of until policearrives.
• Perform video surveillance tomonitorbehavior, secure buildings, and property, investigate disturbances,maintainorder during events, and enforce regulations.
• Assistthe professional staff, police, and emergency personnel in handling emergencies or disruptive situations.
• Reports suspicious behavior, security breaches, facility and safety hazards, emergency situations, and unlawful activities to the police dispatcher and district police officers.
• Provides traffic direction and control and foot and vehicle patrons as assigned.
• Maintain radio communication with department personnel.
• Write andsubmitincident reports asappropriate.
• Must continuallydemonstratea high levelof mental stability and professionalism.
• Handle sensitive information in a discreet and professional manner bymaintainingconfidentiality
• Assist with the Campus Safety & Security Audit Process.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Police or his designee.
• Always maintain positive customer services attitude with the community, co-workers and supervisors.

Other

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Display tolerance necessary for accepting supervision for and criticism of job performance.
• Work in harmony with supervisory, faculty, and peer personnel.
• Use professional information discreetly and judiciously.
• Support and follow administrative and Board policy.
• Represent the school system to the community in a positive, professional way.
• Maintain a sincere, friendly attitude toward patrons.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; [P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)]

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment

Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $21,727 to $31,311 Per Year

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Safety/Security

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jennifer Smith , Police Admin
• Police Department
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]