Safety and Security Transport Officer

Fort Worth Independent School District; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Worth ISD seeks a Safety and Security Transport Officer to protect the Superintendent during district activities, meetings, travel, and events. The role requires vigilance, discretion, and coordination with district leadership, SROs, and law enforcement partners.

Responsibilities include monitoring threats, reporting incidents, and ensuring safe movement of the Superintendent between locations. A HS diploma (Bachelor's preferred), Texas driver license, and 3–7 years in security are

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to act with discretion.
• Experience in security, law enforcement, or protective services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide security for the Superintendent during district activities, meetings, events, and transport.
• Monitor security threats and coordinate with district leadership and law enforcement.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct; document incidents per district procedures.
• Ensure safe and secure movement of the Superintendent between locations and vehicles.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Judgment

Situational awareness

Safety assessments

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Email

Word processing

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Fort Worth ISD

Openings as of 9/17/2026.

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• Position Type: Supporting District Operations/ Safety and Security
• Date Posted: 9/14/2026
• Location: District Service Center

Safety and Security Transport Officer

Reports to: Senior Executive Director - Safety, Security, & Student Transportation

Salary: $63,579-$76,600

Pay Grade: 905

Duty Days: 239

FLSA Status: Exempt

PC#: 26595

POSITION PURPOSE

The position serves as a highly visible safety resource while maintaining a professional, service-oriented presence consistent with the mission and values of the school district. Works closely with the Superintendent, Senior Executive Director of Safety, Security & Student Transport, district leadership, law enforcement partners, and event personnel to identify and mitigate security risks. Provides professional, discreet, and proactive security and transportation for the Superintendent during official district activities, meetings, public events, and other assignments. Exercises sound judgment, maintains strict confidentiality, demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills, and responds appropriately to emergencies or potential threats.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Transportation and Travel Security

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• Assists with expedient and secure movement of the Superintendent between vehicles, buildings, meeting locations, and event venues.
• Provides security support for the Superintendent during district and community activities.
• Maintains flexibility to support changing schedules and assignments.
• Identifies potential security concerns and recommends appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Maintains situational awareness of individuals, activities, access points, exits, and environmental conditions.

Coordination, Communication, and Personal Conduct

• Represents the district positively when interacting with employees, students, parents, community members, elected officials, and visitors.
• Maintains a calm, professional, approachable demeanor at all times.
• Maintains professional working relationships with district personnel, SROs, local law enforcement, emergency management, campus administrators, and other security personnel.
• Maintains appropriate radio and communication procedures.
• Participates in security briefings and operational planning.
• Documents incidents, security concerns, and protective activities in accordance with district procedures.
• Communicates effectively and exercises discretion when discussing security-related matters.
• Avoids unnecessary attention or disruption while performing duties.

Threat Awareness, Assessment, and Response

• Monitors information that may present a potential security concern.
• Communicates credible threats or significant security concerns through established district protocols.
• Coordinates with Safety & Security regarding emerging threats, suspicious activity, or unusual behavior.
• Assists with threat assessments and protective planning including identifying entrances, exits, evacuation routes, staging areas, and emergency access points as needed when requested.
• Maintains awareness of individuals or circumstances requiring additional attention while respecting applicable laws, policies, and privacy requirements.
• Responds rapidly and appropriately to emergencies as needed.
• Assists with evacuation, sheltering, lockdown, reunification, or other emergency procedures as directed.
• Provides or coordinates immediate assistance until appropriate emergency responders arrive.
• Maintains proficiency in emergency response, defensive tactics, first aid, CPR, and other required skills.
• Responds appropriately to disruptions, emergencies, suspicious activity, or security threats.

PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance to the Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of District policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Knowledge of interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Skill in conducting safety assessments, maintaining situational awareness, and compiling facts/data.
• Skill in working with initiatives that require collaboration with District and outside agencies and organizations.
• Skill in active listening; giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points communicated, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Skill in operating applicable software including email and word processing to status work assignments.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Ability to articulate safety and security issues in a concise manner.
• Ability to operate office equipment, 2-way radio, and safety equipment.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
• Ability to work interactively with parents, students, school personnel and community partners.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including principles of English and grammar usage.
• Ability to exercise discretion regarding matters of a sensitive or confidential nature.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS, WORK HAZARDS

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals; District vehicles.
• Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting: Regular moderate lifting and carrying (up to 44 pounds); occasional heaving lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over).
• Exerting: Occasional exerting 50 to 150 pounds to move objects during an investigation or possibly restrain an individual.
• Environment: Work is performed in an office setting and outdoors, exposed to weather elements; may require frequent irregular and/or prolonged hours including late nights and weekends; may need to protect oneself, may be in crisis mode while managing others.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency required;
  Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university in a related field preferred.
• Certification/License: Required: Valid Texas driver's license;
  Insurable by the District's insurance carrier;
  Ability to obtain and maintain all licenses, certifications, and registrations required by the district and applicable Texas law for the position.
• Preferred: Current CPR/AED and first-aid certification;
  Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) certification.

Experience: 3-7 years of experience in law enforcement, military, protection, or security required.

APPROVED COMBINATIONS

Education Experience

HS/GED/TxCHSE 7 years

Bachelor's degree 3 years

INSURABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL DRIVERS

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• NO positive drug or alcohol tests including pre-employment, random, post-accident or reasonable suspicion.
• NO more than 2 violations during previous 36 months including: moving traffic violations (including no more than 1 preventable accident); failure to provide proof of valid driver's license or proof of insurance; equipment violations.
• NO Driving Under the Influence (DUI) for drug or alcohol.
• NO leaving scene of an accident (bodily injury or physical damage).
• NO vehicular assault, manslaughter, or homicide.
• NO operating a vehicle with suspended or revoked driver's license.
• NO reckless driving, speed contests, drag racing, or highway racing.
• NO use of a vehicle in commission of a felony.
• NO operating a vehicle without owner's permission (unauthorized use or grand theft).
• NO permitting an unlicensed person to drive.
• NO speeding more than 20 mph over the posted speed limit.
• NO history of a conviction in a commercial or personal motor vehicle.
• Additional restrictions may apply if directed by FWISD's Fleet Insurance Carrier.

Postings current as of 9/17/2026 7:15:04 AM CST.