Security Operations Liaison (ARMED)

About the Role

To ensure the safety, security, and welfare of all students, faculty, staff, and visitors at Texans Can Academies while under the direction and supervision of the Executive Director of Safety and Security or Designee. This position works to foster positive relationships with students and the learning community while maintaining order, preventing crime, and assisting building Administration with school operations on school property or at school-sponsored events.

Campus assignment will be in the Dallas area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or qualifying prior military, law enforcement, or security experience
• Bilingual preferred
• Texas Level III or Level IV Security certification
• Texas License to Carry
• Valid Texas Driver's License
• Strong people and process management skills
• Successfully pass a fingerprint criminal background investigation, drug/alcohol screening, and mental health evaluation

Responsibilities

• Ensures the security, safety, and well-being of all personnel, visitors, and premises
• Patrols and monitors assigned areas of the school building, grounds, and parking lots to deter, detect, report, and stop violations of the law and/or school board policies
• Secures premises and personnel by controlling entry and screening all visitors per district policy
• Detects, investigates, and reports unauthorized or suspicious persons, vehicles, and activities
• Monitors surveillance and security panel alarm systems, communicating necessary information to prompt required investigation and facilitating appropriate emergency response
• Notifies administrative staff, police, fire department, or other appropriate authorities of security or emergency situations
• Assists administrators and staff in crisis and emergency situations
• Assists with planning, coordinating, and working special events and projects
• Assists building Administration with school operations
• Conducts investigations as needed (e.g., crimes on school property)
• Works closely with law enforcement agencies to conduct and participate in training as determined appropriate
• Makes rapid and appropriate decisions during stressful situations
• Responds to incoming security calls according to established procedures
• Investigates critical incidents to determine cause and takes appropriate action
• Assists injured persons and determines appropriate action, including contacting emergency medical personnel when necessary
• Regularly patrols school perimeter and facilities, ensuring access is limited to approved points of entry
• Supervises or provides crowd control for student, adult, and community events/activities to ensure compliance with school safety and security procedures and Board Policy
• Maintains instructor CPR and first aid certification, Stop the Bleed, and CPI
• Willing and able to carry and use all security weapons, including a firearm, in accordance with District protocols
• Qualifies with a firearm according to the approved district firearms and ammunition list
• Satisfies annual firearms training/certification requirements designated by the Board

Skills

• Excellent problem-solving and people management skills
• Above-average computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite, electronic monitoring, and programming software
• Responsible and professional leadership
• Ability to review and evaluate operating procedures and recommend improvements
• Strong customer service skills for schools and community
• Ability to prepare and brief high-level and sensitive information reports
• Knowledge of technical communications systems, programs, and equipment during daily operations and emergencies
• Ability to multitask while monitoring several technology outlets simultaneously

Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, climb stairs, and walk for extended periods of time, and run for short periods
• Must be able to lift and move weight up to 50 lbs
• No limitations of motion; vision and hearing should be acceptable to obtain the required driver's license
• Manual dexterity to dial a telephone, key a two-way radio microphone, operate a keyboard, and use lock and key devices during emergencies
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment while maintaining effective communication

Equipment Used

• Personal computer
• Typewriter
• Printer
• Calculator
• Copier
• Fax machine
• Shredder