Licensed Armed Guard

Job Summary:

• Mesquite ISD

For the 2026-2027 School Year

APPROX. START DATE: April 27th, 2026

ALL POSITIONS WORK THE MISD SCHOOL CALENDAR

3 Position offerings:

• Elementary School SSO

SSO Flex Officer

• Part-Time Sporting Events SSO

For the 2025-2026 School Year

Pursuant to Texas State House Bill 3, all public schools must provide a licensed armed security officer on campus while students are on campus.

This School Safety Officer position is for the Mesquite ISD Elementary Schools.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Law Enforcement:

Must respond to an active threat on campus within a timely manner under a variety of circumstances.

Patrol school grounds for students, faculty, and visitor safety.

Perform daily safety security perimeter checks of campus property and work close with MISD police officer.

Assist administration with complaints concerning unauthorized people 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.

Reports/Records:

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

Other:

Take such other actions within the guidelines set forth in the "Post Orders" as deemed necessary.

Maintain firearms proficiency.

Perform other duties as assigned.

• A security officer is to be honest, alert and well disciplined as the custodians of employee and customer property and safety.
• Constant and dedicated vigilance.
• Strong customer service skills, exemplifying Andy Frain Services Mission Statement.
• Ability to be a firsthand, results oriented employee, handling multiple priorities simultaneously.
• 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.