Security Specialist

Security Specialist I

193 Days

Keller ISD Various Campuses - Keller, Texas

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled
• Posted:
  Dec 01, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  Immediately

Job Title: Specialist

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Funding Source: Local

Pay Grade: OS 6

Department/School: Safety and Security

Function: District Operations

Reports to: Head of Security Operations HR

HR Date Approved: June 2011

HR Date Revised: June 2024

Monitors and ensures effective security measures are in place, such as employee access to facilities, building surveillance, and other components of an effective system of building security.

Model KISD core organizational beliefs and values; perform duties effectively and efficiently for the purpose of supporting and contributing to high student achievement.

Provide program support and service delivery; communicate effectively within and across teams and participate in cross-functional work groups.

Maintain a commitment to the district mission; model district expectations through personal leadership and actively support the effort of others to achieve District goals.

• Guard school building and property and make prescribed rounds of inspection through the day.
• Patrol school corridors, locker rooms, restrooms, assembly and athletic facilities, gymnasiums, bus loading areas, and other campus locations in order to observe student behavior and prevent violations or unsafe activities.
• Assist campus administrators with emergency lock-down drills, and review of Campus Emergency Operation Plan (EOP).
• Work closely with campus and administration officials to develop an attitude sensitive to the need for creating and maintaining a safe and secure environment.
• Assist staff, police, and emergency personnel in handling emergencies or disruptive situations.
• Intercept and appropriately handle unauthorized visitors.
• Notify administrators of any emergency, dangerous situations, or unusual circumstances; to include evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, medical conditions, or mental health crises.
• Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior working with students, parents, school District personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school.
• Assist in protecting students, staff, and visitors from dangerous threats.

• Maintain effective and constructive relationships with the campus principals, campus staff, and District staff.

• Wear District provided uniform.
• Participate in ongoing training and continuing education.
• Prepare incident and other miscellaneous reports about crimes against the District property and offenses against District personnel or students as requested.
• Report and provide information to school administrators and other authorized personnel regarding opportunities for improved campus/community relations.

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Compile, maintain, file, and secure all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.
• Pursue Professional Development activities for self and assigned staff; ensure that Professional Development activities are aligned with District goals and initiatives and current professional research.
• Comply with all policies, operating procedures, legal requirements, and verbal and written directives.
• Comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
• Follow District safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent education.
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred).
• Valid and clear Texas Driver’s License.
• Successful related work experience.
• Three (3) years law enforcement, school marshal, military police, or other experience as commissioned peace officer (preferred).

• Ability to pass random drug screenings.
• Ability to pass criminal background check.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the position.
• Ability to participate and meet demands of ongoing training requirements specific to school district safety.
• Ability to de-escalate situations when possible.
• Ability…