Security Officer (Prospective)

Edinburg-Consolidated-Independent-School-District; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Edinburg CISD is seeking a Security Officer to patrol campus facilities, monitor access, and help maintain a safe environment for students and staff. The role requires vigilance, reporting, and collaboration with campus police.

Requirements include TEA certification requirements, a high school diploma or equivalent, a Texas Class C driver license, and preferred DPS Private Security Bureau license; bilingual ability is a plus.

Qualifications

• TEA certification requirements.
• High School Graduate or GED or College Degree.
• Texas DPS Private Security Bureau license preferred.
• Police/Military, Institutional training (adult, juvenile) preferred.
• Must hold a current valid Texas Class "C" driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Patrol and supervise hallways, restrooms, entrances, 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.

Skills

Bilingual preferred

Incident report writing

Youth & adult cooperation

Driver license

Education

High School Diploma or GED or College Degree

TEA certification requirements

Texas DPS Private Security Bureau license preferred

Police/Military training preferred

Texas Class C driver's license

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Edinburg CISD

• Position Type:
  Security/ Police Security Officer
• Date Posted:
  10/14/2026
• Location:
  Prospective Campus
• Date Available:
  10/14/2026

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

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Nondiscrimination Statement
Edinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX issues: Mark Micallef, [e-mail] , Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, [e-mail] , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, [phone] .
Edinburg CISD no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las polticas de no discriminacin Title IX issues: Mark Micallef, [e-mail] , Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, [e-mail] , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, [phone] .

Postings current as of 10/16/2026 1:51:39 PM CST.

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