School Safety & Security Officer - Protect & Patrol

Ferris Independent School District; Ferris (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferris Independent School District is seeking a dedicated School Security Officer to patrol district buildings and ensure a safe environment for students, staff, and visitors. You will work under the Building Security Supervisor and Principal to monitor hallways, entrances, and school grounds.

Responsibilities include enforcing district policies, logging visitors, assisting in investigations, managing crowds, and coordinating with administrators to maintain a secure school setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in security or law enforcement preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrol school buildings to ensure a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors.
• Enforce Board policies regarding smoking, parking, loitering, trespassing, theft, vandalism, property damage, alcohol, drug abuse, and other school rules and regulations.
• Report concerns and incidents to Building Security Supervisor and Principal.
• Assists visitors to the school and maintain log of all visitors; prevent unauthorized entry.
• Monitor exits and prevent unauthorized exits of the building by students.
• Escort students to and from Principals' offices as directed.
• Assist administrators with investigations as assigned.
• Physically separate students involved in altercations and maintain crowd control as needed.
• Monitor grounds in the morning to prevent loitering and improper parking.

Skills

Building security best practices

Calm and authoritative demeanor

Communication with students and staff

Follow written and oral instructions

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Ferris Independent School District is seeking a dedicated School Security Officer to patrol district buildings and ensure a safe environment for students, staff, and visitors. You will work under the Building Security Supervisor and Principal to monitor hallways, entrances, and school grounds.

Responsibilities include enforcing district policies, logging visitors, assisting in investigations, managing crowds, and coordinating with administrators to maintain a secure school setting.