Job Title: Security Guard
Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt
Reports to: Chief of Police, HS Principal
Date Revised: May 2025
Dept./School: High School & Security
Overview
Under general supervision, provide security and protection for students, staff and visitors and prevent property loss due to theft or vandalism.
Qualifications
- Education/Certification: High School Diploma or GED
- Clear and valid Texas driver's license
Special Knowledge and 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
- Previous experience as a security guard (Preferred)
Responsibilities and Duties
Student Management
- Patrol assigned campus. Monitor student behavior and enforce school rules related to student conduct, vehicle operation, and parking.
- Resolve conflict or confrontation between students and report disturbances to principal, assistant principal, & or police department.
- Control traffic and parking on campus grounds during school hours and at after-school events as assigned.
Security and Parking
- Work cooperatively with office personnel to inform students of problems with vehicles (i.e., improperly parked, lights on, etc.)
- Assist law enforcement personnel as needed.
- Give directions or act as a guide to authorized visitors.
- Notify police, fire department, or other appropriate authority of any situation requiring immediate attention.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Physical and Mental Demands
- Posture: prolonged sitting and standing
- Motion: strenuous walking and climbing stairs; occasional keyboarding and use of mouse, moderate driving
- Lifting: moderate lifting and carrying (up to 1544 pounds)
- Environment: Work inside and outside (moderate exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); moderate exposure to noise and vehicle exhaust; frequent districtwide travel.
- Other: Specific hearing and visual requirements; may be subject to adverse and hazardous working conditions, including violent and armed confrontations; ability to control sudden violent or extreme physical acts of others and exhibit rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously.
- Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; prolonged hours; on call 24 hours a day.
Tools/Equipment Used: District vehicle, two-way radio, alarm system and other security equipment, fire extinguisher, and standard office equipment including computer and peripherals.