Center Security Attendant-VES at Dickson County Schools Grand Prairie, TX

Job Description

Welcome Center Security Attendant

Principal

Assigned Campus(es)

200‑Day Contract, flexible hours

10 months / 200 days

Grade 28 (classified scale)

3/2/2026

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Clearly communicate.
• Give and provide clear directions.
• Stand, reach, and stretch for the majority of the day as needed.
• Basic technology skills, including internet access.

• Communication:
  Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with students, staff, and visitors.
• Character:
  Remain calm under pressure, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment.
• Access Control & Visitor Management:
  Screen all visitors, check identification, issue visitor badges, and ensure unauthorized individuals do not enter.
• Record Keeping:
  Maintain visitor logs, incident reports, and daily security logs.
• Access Control:
  Staff the front desk, verify credentials, screen visitors/vendors, and issue access materials.
• Surveillance & Patrols:
  Monitor security systems (cameras, alarms) and conduct regular patrols to identify safety hazards or suspicious activity.
• Visitor Management:
  Greet guests, provide directions, and manage sign‑in/sign‑out procedures.
• Emergency Response:
  Act as a first responder to incidents, coordinating with emergency services and directing traffic or personnel.
• Reporting:
  Complete daily activity logs and incident reports, documenting security‑related findings.

• Tools/Equipment Used:
  Standard office equipment.
• Posture:
  Prolonged sitting; occasional bending, stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion:
  Constant walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching.
• Lifting:
  Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment:
  Work outside (prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures, sunlight, and humidity); constant exposure to noise and vehicle exhaust; work around moving vehicles and on slippery and uneven surfaces.
• Mental Demands:
  Maintain emotional control under stress.

The duties outlined are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment for this classification.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.