Security Assistant

Security Assistant

La Porte Independent School District La Porte High School - La Porte, Texas Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5879078

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position: Security Assistant

Campus: La Porte High School

Provide for the safety of all students, faculty, and staff and the security of all high school campus property and equipment. Assist the Principal, Director of Operations, and Security Officer in the development and implementation of procedures that will ensure the protection of all school personnel and property.

This is an unarmed position in accordance with district policy DH Local.

• High School Diploma or GED (preferred)
• Valid Texas driver’s license

• Ability to clearly and accurately record information
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to work effectively with youths and adults
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

• Patrol assigned routes walking or driving around buildings and grounds to assist in preventing or detering theft, vandalism andunauthorizedentries.
• Monitor hallways and other areas of the campus, as assigned.
• Enforce district rules and regulations.
• Assist in resolving conflict or confrontation between students and report concerns to the administrative team.

• Assist with traffic control and parking on campus grounds during school hours, as assigned.
• Inspect and secure doors, windows, lights and gates, as assigned.
• Respond and report concerns or problems on the campus to an administrator or designee.
• Notify the campus administrator or designee of any situation requiring immediate or prompt attention.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Complete duties and responsibilities as assigned by the campus principal or designee.

District vehicle (if assigned), two-way radio, standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Prolonged standing and sitting

Strenuous walking and climbing stairs; occasional keyboarding and use of a mouse, moderate driving possible

Moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds)

Work inside and outside (moderate exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); moderate exposure to noise and vehicle exhaust; frequent district wide travel. May be subjected to adverse and hazardous working conditions; work outdoors in varying climate conditions; subject to drug testing on a random basis.

Specific hearing and visual requirements; may be subject to adverse and hazardous working conditions; ability to control suddenaggressive or extreme physical acts of others and exhibit rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously.

Maintain emotional control under stress; reading, ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); specific hearing and visual requirements; ability to control sudden violent or sudden violent or extreme physical acts of others and exhibit rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously

The district contributes $400/monthly to the cost of "employee-only" health insurance which is $175/monthly greater than the state required amount of $225/monthly.

Manual Trades Pay Grade 2, 176 Days

Minimum: $12.18/ $17,149

Midpoint: $14.63 / $20,599

* Originally posted on 5/20/25 - Updated 10/8/25

* Updated 1/7/25

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $12.18 to $17.08 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff >
Safety/Security

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required