2026 - 2027 SY Security - Guardian Rover Pool

Security Guardian Rover

Reports to: Director of Security - Department: Security - Pay Grade MT4 @ 187 days - Funding Source:

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED in English

Texas Certified Basic Training for Security Guard Officers (Level II Required and Level III Preferred) Texas Certified Police Officer/DPS Certificate or Pre-Service Correctional Officer's Certificate.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Must have License to Carry

Must pass Guardian program certification

Must pass background check

Must pass annual testing of Texas Cert. Basic Training for Security Guard Officers

Must comply with District Security Guard Dress Code

Must comply and pass random drug testing

Be at least five years older than the average high school seniors

Able to work with campus administrators, staff, and students, treating them courteously and fairly

Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities

Experience:

To assist in a supervisor capacity in the provisions for the security and protection of all students, staff, and property

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate and acceptable

PSJA Leadership Skills and Expectations

In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who are expected to embody the Spirit of PSJA and demonstrate these characteristics as they lead others.

Positive Engagement: Welcomes staff, students, parents, and community as honored members at the district table - Builds relationships Builds positive, trusting relationships through frequent interactions which demonstrate care and interest in well-being of all stakeholders Exhibits professionalism Exhibits awareness and reflection to manage emotions and engage in continuous personal growth Models ethics Exemplifies the values and priorities of the district through consistent actions and service to stakeholders Communicates effectively- Maintains open lines of two-way communication with staff, students, parents, and community to receive input and provide information for engagement with district vision

Student-centered Excellence: Holds vision and expectations for success for all students and all staff - Demonstrates expertise Possesses up-to-date knowledge and skills to perform organizational role at a high level of competence Establishes shared vision Articulates the school's mission to the community and solicits support in making that mission become a reality Implements plans- Works with all stakeholders to implement vision by establishing goal, monitoring progress, and providing resources Expects results Pursues exceptional results for all students by holding self and others accountable and driving for continuous improvement

Joint Empowerment: Develops and empowers individuals and teams for effective action - Promotes collaboration Designs organizational structures to promote collaboration and teamwork for distributed leadership throughout the district Inspires Action Motivates others to take responsible risks and perform at their highest level to support district vision and goals Builds capacity Provides opportunities for growth to ensure all staff build capacity to support district goals Develops leaders Identifies, develops, and places future leaders through rigorous processes and strategic leadership assignments

Adaptive Innovation: Maintains district at the forefront of educational service providers - Scans Environment Analyzes and applies understanding of internal organization and external environment to assess and respond to the district's future advancement Manages change Demonstrates courage, initiative, and perseverance in bringing about meaningful change to support the shared vision Champions solutions Challenges the status quo by collaboratively exploring new and better ways of doing things Acknowledges outcomes Creates a positive environment for growth by celebrating success and learning from failure

Technical Skills, Responsibilities, and Duties

In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who demonstrate excellence in these technical areas as they lead others.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Serve as an alternate for security guardians when needed. Must have transportation to travel to assigned location at any given time.
• Be responsible for assigned gun and attend rigorous gun safety training.
• Patrols district buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry.
• Conducts patrol inspections of doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure.
• Confronts unauthorized persons for questioning, routes, or detains them, or calls police for assistance, according to emergency action plan.
• Sounds fire signal to alert fire department and school personnel in event of fire and assists in extinguishing fire.
• Reports any unusual conditions or malfunctioning of heating, plumbing, or electrical systems.
• Patrols 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.
• Confronts students creating problems and directs them to the office, if necessary.
• Supervises and directs student parking and campus traffic when students are dropped off and picked up at school.
• Supervises his/her designed area and keeps in close contact with other security guards.
• Must attend all training and staff development provided by PSJA ISD Security and Safety Department.
• Other assigned duties as assigned by Head Security, Director for School Security and Safety, Area Supervisors, Head Security Officer, and Campus Administration.

It is the policy of the 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.

Security Guardian Rover

Reports to: Director of Security - Department: Security - Pay Grade MT4 @ 187 days - Funding Source:

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED in English

Texas Certified Basic Training for Security Guard Officers (Level II Required and Level III Preferred) Texas Certified Police Officer/DPS Certificate or Pre-Service Correctional Officer's Certificate.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Must have License to Carry

Must pass Guardian program certification

Must pass background check

Must pass annual testing of Texas Cert. Basic Training for Security Guard Officers

Must comply with District Security Guard Dress Code

Must comply and pass random drug testing

Be at least five years older than the average high school seniors

Able to work with campus administrators, staff, and students, treating them courteously and fairly

Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities

Experience:

To assist in a supervisor capacity in the provisions for the security and protection of all students, staff, and property

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate and acceptable

PSJA Leadership Skills and Expectations

In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who are expected to embody the Spirit of PSJA and demonstrate these characteristics as they lead others.

Positive Engagement: Welcomes staff, students, parents, and community as honored members at the district table - Builds relationships Builds positive, trusting relationships through frequent interactions which demonstrate care and interest in well-being of all stakeholders Exhibits professionalism Exhibits awareness and reflection to manage emotions and engage in continuous personal growth Models ethics Exemplifies the values and priorities of the district through consistent actions and service to stakeholders Communicates effectively- Maintains open lines of two-way communication with staff, students, parents, and community to receive input and provide information for engagement with district vision

Student-centered Excellence: Holds vision and expectations for success for all students and all staff - Demonstrates expertise Possesses up-to-date knowledge and skills to perform organizational role at a high level of competence Establishes shared vision Articulates the school's mission to the community and solicits support in making that mission become a reality Implements plans- Works with all stakeholders to implement vision by establishing goal, monitoring progress, and providing resources Expects results Pursues exceptional results for all students by holding self and others accountable and driving for continuous improvement

Joint Empowerment: Develops and empowers individuals and teams for effective action - Promotes collaboration Designs organizational structures to promote collaboration and teamwork for distributed leadership throughout the district Inspires Action Motivates others to take responsible risks and perform at their highest level to support district vision and goals Builds capacity Provides opportunities for growth to ensure all staff build capacity to support district goals Develops leaders Identifies, develops, and places future leaders through rigorous processes and strategic leadership assignments

Adaptive Innovation: Maintains district at the forefront of educational service providers - Scans Environment Analyzes and applies understanding of internal organization and external environment to assess and respond to the district's future advancement Manages change Demonstrates courage, initiative, and perseverance in bringing about meaningful change to support the shared vision Champions solutions Challenges the status quo by collaboratively exploring new and better ways of doing things Acknowledges outcomes Creates a positive environment for growth by celebrating success and learning from failure

Technical Skills, Responsibilities, and Duties

In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who demonstrate excellence in these technical areas as they lead others.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Serve as an alternate for security guardians when needed. Must have transportation to travel to assigned location at any given time.
• Be responsible for assigned gun and attend rigorous gun safety training.
• Patrols district buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry.
• Conducts patrol inspections of doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure.
• Confronts unauthorized persons for questioning, routes, or detains them, or calls police for assistance, according to emergency action plan.
• Sounds fire signal to alert fire department and school personnel in event of fire and assists in extinguishing fire.
• Reports any unusual conditions or malfunctioning of heating, plumbing, or electrical systems.
• Patrols 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.
• Confronts students creating problems and directs them to the office, if necessary.
• Supervises and directs student parking and campus traffic when students are dropped off and picked up at school.
• Supervises his/her designed area and keeps in close contact with other security guards.
• Must attend all training and staff development provided by PSJA ISD Security and Safety Department.
• Other assigned duties as assigned by Head Security, Director for School Security and Safety, Area Supervisors, Head Security Officer, and Campus Administration.

It is the policy of the 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.

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