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Edinburg Independent School District
Security Officer
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What they do
A Security Officer provides security for property at hospitals, hotels, warehouses or office buildings. Monitors entrances and patrols buildings, watches for intruders or vandals; reports building maintenance problems; deals with customers or visitors that create a disturbance in the building.
$35,197 / year median in Texas
+7% projected growth
Job Description
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Security Officer JobID:
7689Position Type:
Security/ Police Security Officer Date Posted:
9/11/2026Location:
Economedes High School Date Available:
09/11/2026REPORTS TO:
Chief/Captain of PoliceDATE REVISED
September 15, 2015 Operations & Campus PrincipalLENGTH OF WORK YEAR
187 DAYSPAY GRADE
C03WAGE/HOUR STATUS:
Non-ExemptSALARY RANGE
$15.97 Min $22.51 MaxPRIMARY 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 licenseSpecial 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 preferredExperience:
Five years of experience as a security officer or a police officer, preferredMAJOR 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.
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Benefits
- Dental Insurance