Armed School Safety Officer

• Must respond to an active threat on campus within a timely manner under a variety of circumstances.
• Patrol school grounds for student, faculty, and visitor safety.
• Perform daily safety security perimeter checks of campus property and work close with FBISD police officer.
• Assist administration with complaints concerning unauthorized persons on campus.
• Assist with directing vehicles during student drop off and pick up times in the campus parking lots. Investigate and identify suspicious persons and/or vehicles.
• Escort district personnel in potentially hostile situations and assist staff with after hour functions upon their request.
• Assist the Transportation Department with problem bus stop areas and/or chronic disruptions on school buses upon their request.
• Completes and maintains proficiency in all requirements and training for Texas Level III Commission.

• Write effective, legal incident reports, collect evidence as necessary for supporting criminal investigations and apprehend offenders.

• Take such other actions within the guidelines set forth in the "Post Orders" as deemed necessary.
• Maintain firearms proficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

· Ability to facilitate progressive change, work as part of a team, follow directions and continually improve.

· Work with a sense of urgency.

· Strong oral and written communications skills.

• At the time of application, MUST possess a current ACTIVE Texas Level III Commissioned Armed Security License
• All applicants are expected to own their own 9mm firearm with a Level 3 holster, before they can start work. There are restrictions on Make and Model, please inquire about type.
• All applicants must be a U.S. Citizen and at least 21 years of age.
• Candidates will go through stringent background checks and training and must pass, as a condition of the hiring process.
• Valid Class “C” Driver License with acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation.
• Social Security Card
• Driver's License (front and back)
• Proof of Education: High School Diploma or Transcript, GED Certificate or College Transcript (If transcripts, a sealed original will be required at background investigation stage)
• DD-214 Military Discharge form (if applicable) (copy of original Member -4 Form)
• Qualified applicants must pass a drug test.
• All applicants must pass firearms qualifications.
• All candidates must be of good moral character and able to communicate with the public.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively with youth as well as adults.

• Three (3) years of Commissioned Armed Security employment highly preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of full-time peace officer position highly preferred.
• Prior Law Enforcement highly preferred
• Honorably discharged from US Military highly preferred.
• School Safety officer experience highly preferred.

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public.

• Continual standing, walking, pushing and pulling.
• Frequent stooping, bending, kneeling and climbing (ladder), moderate lifting and carrying.
• Must be able to climb stairs.
• Must be able to wear a Ballistic Vest and Duty Belt with firearm for a whole 8hr shift.
• Must be able to work an 8hr shift WITHOUT SMOKING OR VAPING.
• Overtime as needed.

• May have exposure to rain or extreme hot and cold temperatures.