Security Guard - Waco Independent School District : Job Details

Position Type: Auxiliary/Security GuardDate Posted: 10/9/2024Location: WISD Police DepartmentJob Title: Security Guard Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt/At-Will Reports To: Police Supervisor Pay Grade/Days: 306 /207-days Dept./School: Campus Assigned Date Revised: November 2015Primary Purpose: Under general supervision, assist school principals and staff in maintaining order, resolving conflicts, and ensuring that school rules are followed on school grounds. Qualifications: Education/Certification: High School Diploma or GED Licensed State of Texas Security Officer, or the ability to obtain Valid Texas Driver's License Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to interact and relate to students from a variety of ethnic and social backgrounds Possess an understanding of school safety, disciplinary rules and regulations Ability to record information Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written) Ability to work well with youth and adults Ability to pass required physical, psychiatric, and drug tests Major Responsibilities and Duties: 1. Monitor student behavior in all areas of the school and enforce safety rules. 2. Exercise good judgment in assessing student behavior and handling student disciplinary problems so that errors will not occur misjudging the seriousness of a situation resulting in an inappropriate response. 3. Check areas for unauthorized personnel or movement of students. 4. Prevent vandalism and theft of school property as well as disruptions caused by physical or verbal conflict between students when observed 5. Report criminal violations to the district Police Department. 6. Report school policy violations to school administrators. 7. Respond to and assist in resolving conflicts and confrontations. 8. Assist in evacuating students during emergencies. 9. Submit oral and written reports to the school administration and district Police Department. Document each day's activity and submit a copy to the district Police. 10. Refrain from inappropriate contact with students. Personal relationships with students on duty as well as off duty relationships with students are expressly prohibited. 11. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy. 12. Work overtime assignments as assigned as well as work on any shift assigned to by the Department. Although every effort is given to accommodate the employee's personal needs, there are assignments that occur with short notice. 13. Work on any campus, district facility, or any other location that District events are scheduled. 14. Perform other duties as assigned.Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Constant student, district personnel, visitors and other members of the public contact. Strenuous walking, standing, and/or climbing. Mobility to direct traffic (pedestrian or vehicle); specific hearing and visual requirements; ability to control sudden violent or extreme physical acts of others and exhibit rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. May be subject to adverse and hazardous working conditions including violent and armed confrontations. Work outdoors in varying climate conditions. Day, evening or night hours might be assigned in order to meet the security needs of the District. Security Guards will be required to undergo the entry level physical fitness agility assessment on an annual basis.Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.Non Discrimination Statement The Waco Independent School District (District) as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or genetic information in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX, contact Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and/or Waco ISD Coordinator of Student Management at 254-###-#### and/or Waco ISD Director of Athletics at 254-###-####. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII, as amended, contact Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 254-###-####. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, contact Waco ISD Director of Special Education at 254-###-#### or; P.O. Box 27, Waco, TX, 76703.