Substitute Security Guard; Pool

Substitute Security Guard (Pool)

Pharr, Texas

Job : 5629814

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Reports To: Director of Security

Department: Security

Pay Grade: $11.50/Hour @ 28 hrs./week

Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED in English. Texas Certified Basic Training for Security Guard Officers (Level II required, Level III preferred). Texas Certified Police Officer/DPS Certificate or Pre‑Service Correctional Officer’s Certificate.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Must pass annual Texas Cert. Basic Training for Security Guard Officers testing, comply with District Security Guard Dress Code, comply with and pass random drug testing, be at least five years older than average high school seniors, work with administrators, staff, and students courteously and fairly, demonstrate aptitude for assigned responsibilities.

Experience: Assist in a supervisory capacity in the provisions for security and protection of all students, staff, and property. Alternative qualifications may be considered by Board of Trustees.

• Patrol district buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry.
• Conduct patrol inspections of doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure.
• Confront unauthorized persons for questioning, route or detain them, or call police for assistance according to emergency action plan.
• Sound fire signal to alert fire department and school personnel in event of fire and assist in extinguishing fire.
• Report any unusual conditions or malfunctioning of heating, plumbing, or electrical systems.
• Patrol school grounds to detect unauthorized persons or vehicles; to check cars for parking authorization; to determine if vehicles are parked in restricted areas, such as near fire hydrants or in driveways; and to check exterior lighting and emergency access routes.
• Confront students creating problems and direct them to the office if necessary.
• Supervise and direct student parking and campus traffic when students are dropped off and picked up at school.
• Supervise assigned area and keep in close contact with other security guards.
• Attend all training and staff development provided by PSJA ISD Security and Safety Department.
• Perform other duties assigned by Head Security, Director for School Security and Safety, Area Supervisors, Head Security Officer, and Campus Administration.

It is the policy of Pharr‑San Juan‑Alamo ISD not to discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, national origin or age. 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.