HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS SAFETY SPECIALIST

DISTRICT-WIDE; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 23,985 - 33,460; Full time

Job summary

A school district in Texas is seeking a full-time Campus Safety Specialist to ensure the safety of students, staff, and property. Responsibilities include monitoring campus facilities, enforcing safety policies, and assisting law enforcement when required. Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and demonstrate strong interpersonal and writing skills. The salary ranges from $130 to $181.36 per day, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Security or law enforcement training preferred.
• Previous security experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard property, employees, students, and visitors.
• Monitor and patrol campus facilities and property.
• Enforce parking procedures and interdict weapons.
• Assist District Police Officers in surveillance.
• Prepare written reports on events and conditions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Ability to work and relate to young adults

Reliable personal transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand held multi-channel radio

Handcuffs

Pepper spray

Job description

HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS SAFETY SPECIALIST

Ector County Independent School District, District-wide – Odessa, Texas. Open in Google Maps.

Job Details

Job ID: 4454069

Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Jul 28, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title: Campus Safety Specialist

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Campus Principal

Pay Grade: L04E

Dept. /School: As Assigned

Days: 227

Supervises:

Primary Purpose

To safeguard the property, employees, students, and visitors of the school district from harm or injury.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: High School Diploma or GED.
• Special Knowledge Skills: Interpersonal skills, Writing skills, Ability to work and relate to young adults, Reliable personal transportation.
• Experience: Security or law enforcement training preferred; Previous security experience preferred.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Remain alert and actively pursue a program to deter and detect illegal drug and alcohol activity.
• Monitor and patrol all campus facilities and property including the buildings, parking lots, etc.
• Monitor and enforce parking procedures.
• Interdict the presence of weapons.
• Prevent unauthorized person from entering property.
• Work within ECISD policies and procedures to protect staff, students, visitors and property from harm.
• Apply district policies and procedures to situations involving crimes, security violations, emergencies and or safety incidents.
• Work closely with administrators in assisting them in maintaining the security of their assigned campuses.
• Report incidents of crime involving ECISD students, staff, and property.
• Prepare and submit written reports on activities, incidents, and unsafe or hazardous conditions.
• Assist in conducting investigations and makes preliminary investigative reports.
• Advise school administrators on search and seizure rules and procedures.
• Inspect ECISD property for compliance with safety and security measures and make recommendations for improvement where needed.
• Assist District Police Officers in surveillance measures and other law enforcement duties when required.
• Work after hours assignments as periodically required.
• Keep supervisor informed on all matters effecting the school and school district.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent districtwide and statewide travel; occasional prolonged or irregular hours.

• Extensive walking
• Prolonged standing
• Periodic running
• Physical exertion to overpower individuals
• Unusual fatigue factors
• Lifting or exerting force of up to 25 pounds.
• Regular attendance required
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: Inside and outside (mostly outside including rain, heat, and cold)
• EQUIPMENT USED: Hand held multi-channel radio, Handcuffs, Pepper spray

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Natalie Fitzgerald
• 802 N Sam Houston Ave
• Odessa, Texas 797613973
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Position Type

Full-Time

Salary

$130 to $181.36 Per Day