Security Officer

Edinburg CISD; Palma Colonia (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Edinburg CISD is seeking a Security Officer to maintain a safe and orderly school environment at Economedes High School. You will patrol areas, monitor cameras, inspect access points, and assist police officers, ensuring safety for students and staff.

Requirements include TEA certification, a high school diploma or GED, and a Texas Class C license. Five years of experience is preferred; bilingual ability is a plus.

Qualifications

• TEA certification requirements.
• High School Diploma or GED or College Degree.
• Texas DPS Private Security Bureau license preferred.
• Police/Military training preferred; adult and juvenile policing exposure helps.
• Current valid Texas Class C driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol hallways, restrooms, entrances, parking lots, driveways, and other school areas.
• Monitor campus surveillance cameras and report violations to administrators.
• Maintain safety by inspecting doors and windows and addressing suspicious conditions.
• Assist police officers and complete affidavits as needed.
• Prepare written incident reports and stay current on school policies.
• Coordinate with officers during training and orientation activities.
• Ensure building security and safe student and staff environment.

Skills

Youth interaction

Incident reporting

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or GED

TEA certification requirements

Texas DPS Private Security Bureau license preferred

Texas Class C driver license

Police/military training preferred

Job description

• Position Type:
  Security/ Police Security Officer
• Date Posted:
  9/11/2026
• Location:
  Economedes High School
• Date Available:
  09/11/2026

REPORTS TO: Chief/Captain of Police DATE REVISED: September 15, 2015

Operations & Campus Principal

LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: 187 DAYS PAY GRADE: C03

WAGE/HOURSTATUS:Non-Exempt SALARY RANGE: $15.97Min $22.51Max

PRIMARY PURPOSE: The Security Officer is responsible for the maintenance of a safe and orderly school environment for students and staff, protect and secure all property, equipment, buildings, etc., located at the school campus, and enforcing School Board Policies and campus rules and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:
TEA certification requirements
High School Graduate or GED or College Degree
Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Bureau license preferred
Police Military, Institutional training (adult, juvenile) preferred
Must hold a current valid Texas Class "C" driver's license
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Demonstrate ability to work effectively with youth as well as adults
Demonstrate ability to write an effective, correct and legible incident report in English
Bilingual preferred
Experience:
Five years of experience as a security officer or a police officer, preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Patrol and supervise hallways, rest rooms, entrance ways, parking lots, driveways, and other areas of the school.
• Monitors campus surveillance cameras.
• Report rule violations and offenders to school administrators.
• Monitor campus pedestrians and vehicular traffic day or night.
• Work with Police Officer to keep the building clear of people not on official school business.
• Inspect all doors, windows, parked cars or any suspicious conditions.
• Stop disturbances and undue distractions on school grounds.
• Assist law enforcement officers and complete affidavits as necessary.
• Participate in training and orientation as required.
• Confer with Police Officers on matters of concern, and notify authorities of any situation requiring attention.
• Prepare written reports of incidents, keep current on school laws and policies which affect students and staff.
• Officer may be reassigned at anytime as needed by the Chief of Police.
• Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in education of security personnel when the police officer is absent

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Flashlights, handcuffs, radios, district vehicles, uniforms

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/ Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written), emotional control; exhibit rapid mental decision making ability to defuse disturbances or distractions
• Strenuous walking, standing, lifting, and or climbing, ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to control sudden violent or extreme physical acts of others and exhibit rapid mental and muscular coordination; may be subjected to adverse and hazardous conditions; work outdoors in varying climate conditions