Specialist II– Safety and Security

Fort Worth Independent School District; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 51,076 - 61,536; Full time

Job summary

Fort Worth ISD is seeking a Specialist II– Safety and Security to support campus safety and emergency operations. The role reports to the Executive Director – Safety & Security and oversees campus monitors within a pyramid of schools.

The position focuses on coordinating with administrators, law enforcement, and community partners to maintain a safe learning environment and to respond to incidents and emergencies as they arise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 5 years' experience in public education, law enforcement, emergency management, or related field. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred in some settings.

Responsibilities

• Liaison on behalf of the Safety & Security Department with administrators, law enforcement, security staff, and community partners.
• Elevates campus safety by providing accurate guidance on security topics, identifying hazards, and reporting safety events.
• Assist administrators with annual updates and maintenance of campus emergency operations plans.
• Provides incident reports to contacts at juvenile probation, law enforcement, Student Discipline & Placement, and Safety & Security.
• Responds to calls for assistance at campuses during emergencies.
• Guides students, parents, and administrators on policy and law violations.
• Trains administrators in standard response protocols and security systems.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

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Specialist II– Safety and Security JobID: 7532

• Position Type:
  Leading District Professional/ Specialist - District Professional
  
  
• Date Posted:
  7/22/2026
  
  

Specialist II– Safety & Security

Reports to: Executive Director – Safety & Security

PCN: 10018, 10227, 11797, 13318, 13679,25471
Grade 402
192 Days

Salary Range: $51,076 - $61,536
FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Purpose

Area Advisors provide guidance on a multitude of safety and security related matters to campus administrators and work collaboratively with various departments to create and maintain a safe and secure campus environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Liaison on behalf of the Safety & Security Department with various entities such as administrators, law enforcement, security staff, and community partners.

• Elevates campus safety by 1) providing accurate and professional guidance on security related topics, 2) identifying safety hazards and security risks, 3) providing accurate reports of safety, security, and emergency events that occur on assigned campuses.

• Assist administrators with annual updates and maintenance of the campus emergency operations plans.

• Provides incident reports to appropriate contacts at juvenile probation, law enforcement agencies, Student Discipline & Placement, and Safety & Security.

• Responds to calls for assistance at campuses during emergency situations.

• Provides guidance and advice to students, parents, and administrators when school policy and/or law violations have occurred.

• Participates in staff meetings to provide training on standard response protocols and security related topics in assigned schools as requested.

• Transports students and/or District employees in district vehicles as needed.

• Instruct and train administrators in the use of security systems, access control and other security related systems and equipment.

• Educate administrators on emergency operations procedures and response protocols.

Safety

• Ensures tools and equipment are in safe operating condition.

• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.

• Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Supervise campus monitors assigned to the same pyramid of schools.

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 with 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 & Abilities

• Knowledge of school board policy, Texas Education Code, Texas Family Code, and other statutes involving public schools.

• Knowledge of multicultural diversity issues in the work place.

• Knowledge of interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

• Knowledge of safety protocols, District rules and regulations, and Texas rules of the road.

• Skill in working with initiatives that require collaboration with District and outside agencies and organizations.

• Skill in communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

• Skill in operating applicable software including email and word processing to status work.

• Ability to work interactively with parents, students, school personnel and community partners.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including principles of English and grammar usage.

• Ability to exercise discretion regarding matters of sensitive or confidential nature.

• Ability to perform tasks requiring close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to exercise judgment and creativity in making decisions.

• Ability to exercise discretion regarding matters of a sensitive or confidential nature.

• Ability to organize and coordinate work.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.

• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

• 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; mobile phones and two-way radios.

• Posture:Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.

• Motion:Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; frequent walking; frequent driving.

• Lifting:Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift students weighing in excess of 50 lbs. when necessary.

• Exerting Force:Occasional exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force, and frequently exerting 10 to 25 pounds of force to move objects.

• Environment:Works 90% in an office setting and 10% 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; frequently exercises good judgment.

• 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.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education:Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

o 5 years' experience in public education, law enforcement, emergency management, or related field. Supervisory experience preferred.

o Experience working with school security or emergency management preferred.

• Language:Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred in some settings.

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.

• Driving and accident record:

Valid Texas Department of Public Safety Driver Record CheckType 3A-Certified list of all crashes and violations http://dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/driverrecords.htm

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.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Postings current as of 7/26/2026 4:24:48 PM CST.

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