What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Guard - Level III Certification position at Katy ISD?
Reports To: Chief of Police
Duty Days: 197 Days
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Beginning Salary: $40,000 per year
Date Revised: 09/2024
Qualifications:
College hours, high school Diploma or GED
Level 3-Armed Security Officer License
Must pass a Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) psychological examination
Experience as a security guard (preferred)
Texas Driver License
Ability to record information.
Ability to follow verbal and written instruction
Ability to work effectively with students
Ability to communicate effectively
Working knowledge of personal and property security techniques and electronic security systems
Possess skills and interest in working within an educational environment
Possess the sensitivity and maturity to work effectively with students
Primary Purpose:
Under direct supervision from the Katy ISD police department, provide security and protection for students, campus personnel, patrons, and district property.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in protection of students, staff, and district property.
- Serve as a security resource to students and campus personnel during the instructional school day.
- Serve as a security resource to students, campus personnel and community during non-instructional day events specific to assigned campus.
- Establish and maintain an ongoing working relationship with faculty and law enforcement personnel serving the school community.
- Assist campus administration in implementing the Campus Emergency Plan, in collaboration with the District Emergency Operations Plan.
- Assist campus administration and staff in the application and execution of all district safety protocols and guidelines as outlined in the district Emergency Response Guide and the district Facility and Classroom Health & Safety Guidelines.
- Ensure the security of the assigned campus/facility by conducting random and frequent perimeter checks to ensure exterior doors, fence line pedestrian gates, maintenance gates, mechanical room doors and other support facility doors are closed and secure during school hours.
- Identify unauthorized persons who come within the boundaries of the campus and verify their authority.
- Report all criminal offenses, originating on assigned campuses, to the district’s police department.
- Prepare and file all appropriate reports.
- Appear in court and/or hearings as a witness or complainant when appropriate.
- Provide a general and consistent adult presence at critical locations during school related events.
- Provide a random security patrol on assigned campus.
- Respond to calls for service while on regular or call-out duty.
- Coordinate security services with Katy ISD police personnel.
- Provide appropriate assistance during disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, etc. (where Katy ISD personnel are required).
- Through the standard chain of command, inform the Chief of Police of all conditions that effect safety and security of students, staff, and district property.
Equipment Used:
Two-way radio, CCTV, personal computer, alarm systems, and lethal and less lethal weapons, firearms, handcuffs
Working Conditions:
Maintain emotional control and professionalism under stress; prolonged standing; strenuous walking and climbing of stairs, able to see and hear with or without reasonable accommodation, moderate lifting and carrying (up to 40 pounds). Able to physically respond to emergencies, 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.
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.