Security Officer

Ricardo ISD - Security Officer

Security Officer

Ricardo ISD

Auxiliary - Position - Other

Job Number 0000765662

Start Date

Open Date 11/10/2026

Closing Date

Qualifications:

Unwavering commitment to the Ricardo ISD mission and a willingness to go above and beyond to meet the needs of students, families, and staff. Additionally, for this position, we're looking for candidates that possess a combination of the following skills:

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Law enforcement or previous security experience.
• Texas Peace Officer License issued by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
• Clear and Valid Texas driver's license

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Knowledge of emergency operations and planning
• Knowledge of National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident command system (ICS), and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) procedures
• Training in subduing offenders, including use of firearms and handcuffs
• Bondable as required by Texas Education Code 37.081(h)
• Ability to pass a required criminal background check
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well with youth and adults including first responders

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Safety and Security

• Ensures the safety and security of the campus and its students, employees, visitors, and property through the effective execution of established policies and procedures.
• Ensures students, staff, and visitors adhere to school board policies and regulations while on campus.
• Enforces all laws including municipal ordinances, county ordinances and state laws.
• Maintains and monitors multiple radio channels, security cameras, fire alarm system, weather alert system, and access controls.
• Monitors surveillance camera system, conducts camera searches, and prepares back-up of incidents for law enforcement as needed.
• Monitors the campus for environmental hazards and takes corrective action as required by school policy.
• Watches for unauthorized persons, suspicious/criminal activity, disturbances, fights and school rule violations, reports to proper authorities.
• Patrols school grounds and parking areas to protect all students, personnel, and visitors from physical harm and to prevent property loss due to theft or vandalism.
• Assists with evacuation of buildings during drills and actual emergencies or emergency lockdowns, reviews and updates crisis intervention plan and/or evacuation procedures.
• Responds to alarms and emergencies.
• Calls police, fire departments, or other appropriate authority of any situation requiring immediate attention or in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
• Works cooperatively with police and other agencies to share information and provide other assistance.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Building Access and Visitor Management

• Locks and unlocks campus and building entrances and exits at designated times and as authorized otherwise.
• Monitors and authorizes entrance and departures of employees, visitors, and other persons to maintain the safety and security of the campus.
• Directs or assists with vehicle and pedestrian traffic flow during student drop-off/pickup periods and special events.
• Facilitates the awarding and management of both student and staff identification badging and building access card programs.
• Checks parent and visitor identification and authorization information.
• Gives directions or acts as a guide to authorized visitors. Escorts students and visitors as needed.

Student Behavior and Management

• Works cooperatively with administration to develop and implement proactive student safety and security programs.
• Monitors student behavior and enforces school rules related to student conduct.
• Resolves conflict or confrontation between students and reports disturbances and inappropriate or suspicious behaviors to school administration.
• Uses sound judgment and effectively communicates with and elicits information from emotionally distraught students, staff, and citizens.
• Assists staff with students who are disciplined and walks students to administration offices.
• Observes and gathers information regarding students using alcohol, drugs, gang activity and/or any other illegal activity.
• Assists administration with investigations as assigned.
• Conducts locker, property and person searches as assigned.
• Prepares incident reports as requested.
• Adheres to policies related to boundaries with students.
• Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.

Administration

• Implements and complies with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule and local board policy.
• Compiles, maintains, and files all reports, records and other documents required, including affidavits for arrest, incident reports, and activity reports.

Consultation

• Recommends updates to the district multi-hazard emergency operations plan required in accordance with best practices identified by the Texas School Safety Center.
• Consults and makes recommendations with local law enforcement agencies on methods to increase law enforcement presence near district campuses.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• IMPLEMENTS AND COMPLIES WITH POLICIES ESTABLISHED BY FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS, STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION RULE AND LOCAL BOARD POLICY.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, two-way radios

Posture: Prolonged standing, occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: Occasional lifting and carrying (less than 25 pounds); may be required to restrain and transport students or adults.

Environment: Work inside and outside; regular exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise; may be subject to extreme physical acts of others (i.e. restraining students)

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress.