Security Officer M - F

Security Officer M - F 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

Texas School for the Deaf Security
- Austin, Texas

• Job : 5834285
• Final date to receive applications: Jul 22, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Posted: Jul 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Length of position: 12 Months, year round.

Hours:

40 hours, Monday
- Friday 6:00 am - 2:00 pm.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Security Officer provides routine security services to maintain a safe and secure campus environment for students, employees, and visitors. This position protects campus property and facilities through proactive monitoring, security enforcement, and emergency response activities. The officer exercises sound judgment and professionalism while assisting the campus community and supporting daily security operations. Work is performed under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Greets and issues visitor passes using Raptor and contacts departments for visitor authorization
• Performs campus tours including patrolling grounds, watching for unauthorized entries to campus, documenting staff working after hours, and walking through residential and student buildings
• Escorts students and assists staff with behavior problems
• Directs traffic, issues citations, places and picks up directional signs for events, responds to emergencies including fire alarms, medical emergencies, crisis events, elevator emergencies, and various alarm systems
• General security tasks related to special events
• Issues vehicle keys and gas credit cards
• Documents all daily activities via incident reports and logs
• Operates communication and security equipment including handheld radios, ALERTUS emergency mass notification system, security transportation vehicles, cell phone, security camera system, fire alarm system

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Six months of experience in security or law enforcement
• Sign Language:
  The required proficiency level for the position using the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) is INTERMEDIATE. If hired with a sign language proficiency level below this level, you are required to participate in signed communication learning opportunities regularly until the level is achieved.

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED

• Proficient signed communications skills
• Training by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education Certification in CPR, First Aid, water safety, and the Mandt System for managing aggressive behavior
• Prior work experience with children in a school or related environment
• Experience in security for a State of Texas agency or in a public school

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of traffic and parking regulations, of emergency reporting procedures, state agency policies and procedures, and of general and criminal state laws.
• Skill in monitoring and assessing situations; in determining appropriate response; in the use of surveillance, monitoring, and detection equipment; and in using emergency law enforcement equipment.
• Ability to enforce security rules and regulations, to conduct investigations, to prepare reports, to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations, and to communicate effectively.

SUPERVISOR

School Safety and Security Director

MILITARY OCCUPATION SPECIALTY (MOS) CODE

For equivalent MOS code go to pg 7 of http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Crosswalk/.pdf

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Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $3,466.66 Per Month

• At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required