Reports To:                   Chief of Police

Duty Days:                    197 Days

Wage/Hour Status:      Non-Exempt

Beginning Salary:         $40,000 per year

Created:                        August 2023

Qualifications:

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

Must not have a history of criminal activity

Ability to record information

Ability to follow verbal and written instruction

Ability to work effectively with students

Ability to communicate effectively

Must have a 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:

1. Assist in protection of students, staff, and district property.
2. Serve as a security resource to students and campus personnel during the instructional school day.
3. Serve as a security resource to students, campus personnel and community during non-instructional day events specific to assigned campus.
4. Establish and maintain an ongoing working relationship with faculty and law enforcement personnel serving the school community.
5. Assist campus administration in implementing the Campus Emergency Plan, in collaboration with the District Emergency Operations Plan. 
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Identify unauthorized persons who come within the boundaries of the campus and verify their authority.
9. Report all criminal offenses, originating on assigned campuses, to the district’s police department.
10. Prepare and file all appropriate reports.
11. Appear in court and/or hearings as a witness or complainant when appropriate.
12. Provide a general and consistent adult presence at critical locations during school related events.
13. Provide a random security patrol on assigned campus.
14. Respond to calls for service while on regular or call-out duty.
15. Coordinate security services with Katy ISD police personnel.
16. Provide appropriate assistance during disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, etc. (where Katy ISD personnel are required).
17. 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 under stress; 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 confrontations; work indoors and outdoors in varying climate conditions; and may be exposed to vehicle exhaust.

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.