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  • Safety and Security Specialist

  • MESQUITE ISD
  • Mesquite, Texas 75181 United States View Map

OverviewSafety and Security Specialist, JobID: 2316Location: Safety & Security • Position Type: Admin - Facilitator Level/ Specialist (Auxiliary) • Salary Range: $67,588 - $81,430 per Year • Shift Type: Full-Time • Reports To: Coordinator of Safety and Security • Employment Begins: As soon as possiblePrimary PurposeTo manage, monitor, direct, and lead the district's physical security systems and procedures at all campuses and facilities. The Security Manager will provide daily direction and guidance to building/campus managers, MISD unarmed guards and armed guards to ensure school security best practices and MISD procedures are implemented effectively. The Security Manager will ensure MISD is in compliance with all statutory facility standards and maintain required documentation.QualificationsEducation/Certification:Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or similar degree related to school safety and security administration is preferredFormer or currently Licensed Peace Officer requiredBasic SRO certification preferredSchool Based Law Enforcement certification requiredProfessional certifications in security related fields preferredSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Considerable knowledge of the principles of state and local policies and procedures regarding the administration of school safety and security and emergency management programsKnowledge of standard methods and procedures of emergency and disaster operationsKnowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and codes in safety and security and emergency managementKnowledge of federal and state regulations governing emergency and disaster plansPossess the ability to interpret NIMS, state and local emergency management documents preferredAbility to work effectively with staff, emergency services, and the public in a multicultural communityAbility to analyze data, create charts and graphs and write reportsAbility to maintain confidentiality and integrity of informationStrong public relations, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsUnderstanding of a School Resource Officer (SRO) programUnderstanding of the Standard Response Protocols and Standard Reunification MethodExperience:Minimum 10 years law enforcement experience requiredMinimum 3 years as School Resource Officer experience requiredSchool district safety and security experience preferredSchool Behavioral Threat Assessment experience preferredCPTED experience preferredICS/NIMS training and experience requiredInstructor/training experience preferredMajor Responsibilities and DutiesDirect and manage unarmed secondary guards and armed elementary guardsMonitor, track, and compile all reports, records, and other documents as required by law, policy, and/or the Texas School Safety CenterAssist with maintaining the District's Multi-hazard Emergency Operations Plan in accordance with governing mandates and is fully implemented throughout the DistrictReview, evaluate and update the MISD Disaster Management plan to improve the district's ability to respond to and recover from the effects of major disaster conditionsEnsure compliance with applicable Texas Education Code (TEC) federal and state laws and compatibility with city, county, state and federal plansDevelop and maintain inventory of disaster- related resources within the school districtConduct regular site-visits to ensure district safety and security procedures are being followedCollect and analyze safety and security data for annual audit reportConduct district and campus training to include workshops, tabletop exercises, and campus staff training/drillsCoordinate with district personnel and local emergency management partners to plan and conduct joint training and exercisesAttend MISD school safety and security committee meetings when neededEnsure school safety, security and emergency management programs are supportive of the instructional goals of the District and help in accomplishing the mission of the districtPromote a positive, caring climate for working and learningAssess and respond to needs related to job responsibilitiesConduct risk assessments on District facilitiesMaintain positive relationships between district, police, and fire departments as it relates to the needs of our studentsMaintain strong working relationships, to include community-based programs, between the District and the community to ensure school safety is a shared responsibility, and to improve trust between the District and communityAssist Director in identifying and developing training options and/or improvement plans to ensure effective operations and best practices in the area of safety, security, and emergency managementAttend after hour district facilities and athletic events when neededAssist Director in the coordination, development, and management of all disaster and emergency planning, in collaboration with appropriate district departmentsTrack school compliance with all drills and exercises required by law as well as those mandated in the District's Multi-hazard Emergency Operations Plan (e.g. lockdown, secure, hold, shelter, evacuate)Member of District behavioral threat assessment teamPerform other duties as assignedSupervisory ResponsibilitiesAssigned staff - unarmed security guards, as neededWorking ConditionsMental Demands:Maintain emotional control and exercise reasoning and problem-solving skills while under stressAbility to work with frequent interruptionsDemonstrate ability to communicate effectively at all times and especially in stressful situationsPhysical demands/environmental factors:Frequent district wide travelOccasional prolonged and/or irregular hoursPostings current as of 5/21/2026 9:55:04 AM CST.Powered by applicant tracking, a product of Frontline Education.#J-18808-Ljbffr

OverviewSafety and Security Specialist, JobID: 2316Location: Safety & Security • Position Type: Admin - Facilitator Level/ Specialist (Auxiliary) • Salary Range: $67,588 - $81,430 per Year • Shift Type: Full-Time • Reports To: Coordinator of Safety and Security • Employment Begins: As soon as possiblePrimary PurposeTo manage, monitor, direct, and lead the district's physical security systems and procedures at all campuses and facilities. The Security Manager will provide daily direction and guidance to building/campus managers, MISD unarmed guards and armed guards to ensure school security best practices and MISD procedures are implemented effectively. The Security Manager will ensure MISD is in compliance with all statutory facility standards and maintain required documentation.QualificationsEducation/Certification:Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or similar degree related to school safety and security administration is preferredFormer or currently Licensed Peace Officer requiredBasic SRO certification preferredSchool Based Law Enforcement certification requiredProfessional certifications in security related fields preferredSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Considerable knowledge of the principles of state and local policies and procedures regarding the administration of school safety and security and emergency management programsKnowledge of standard methods and procedures of emergency and disaster operationsKnowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and codes in safety and security and emergency managementKnowledge of federal and state regulations governing emergency and disaster plansPossess the ability to interpret NIMS, state and local emergency management documents preferredAbility to work effectively with staff, emergency services, and the public in a multicultural communityAbility to analyze data, create charts and graphs and write reportsAbility to maintain confidentiality and integrity of informationStrong public relations, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsUnderstanding of a School Resource Officer (SRO) programUnderstanding of the Standard Response Protocols and Standard Reunification MethodExperience:Minimum 10 years law enforcement experience requiredMinimum 3 years as School Resource Officer experience requiredSchool district safety and security experience preferredSchool Behavioral Threat Assessment experience preferredCPTED experience preferredICS/NIMS training and experience requiredInstructor/training experience preferredMajor Responsibilities and DutiesDirect and manage unarmed secondary guards and armed elementary guardsMonitor, track, and compile all reports, records, and other documents as required by law, policy, and/or the Texas School Safety CenterAssist with maintaining the District's Multi-hazard Emergency Operations Plan in accordance with governing mandates and is fully implemented throughout the DistrictReview, evaluate and update the MISD Disaster Management plan to improve the district's ability to respond to and recover from the effects of major disaster conditionsEnsure compliance with applicable Texas Education Code (TEC) federal and state laws and compatibility with city, county, state and federal plansDevelop and maintain inventory of disaster- related resources within the school districtConduct regular site-visits to ensure district safety and security procedures are being followedCollect and analyze safety and security data for annual audit reportConduct district and campus training to include workshops, tabletop exercises, and campus staff training/drillsCoordinate with district personnel and local emergency management partners to plan and conduct joint training and exercisesAttend MISD school safety and security committee meetings when neededEnsure school safety, security and emergency management programs are supportive of the instructional goals of the District and help in accomplishing the mission of the districtPromote a positive, caring climate for working and learningAssess and respond to needs related to job responsibilitiesConduct risk assessments on District facilitiesMaintain positive relationships between district, police, and fire departments as it relates to the needs of our studentsMaintain strong working relationships, to include community-based programs, between the District and the community to ensure school safety is a shared responsibility, and to improve trust between the District and communityAssist Director in identifying and developing training options and/or improvement plans to ensure effective operations and best practices in the area of safety, security, and emergency managementAttend after hour district facilities and athletic events when neededAssist Director in the coordination, development, and management of all disaster and emergency planning, in collaboration with appropriate district departmentsTrack school compliance with all drills and exercises required by law as well as those mandated in the District's Multi-hazard Emergency Operations Plan (e.g. lockdown, secure, hold, shelter, evacuate)Member of District behavioral threat assessment teamPerform other duties as assignedSupervisory ResponsibilitiesAssigned staff - unarmed security guards, as neededWorking ConditionsMental Demands:Maintain emotional control and exercise reasoning and problem-solving skills while under stressAbility to work with frequent interruptionsDemonstrate ability to communicate effectively at all times and especially in stressful situationsPhysical demands/environmental factors:Frequent district wide travelOccasional prolonged and/or irregular hoursPostings current as of 5/21/2026 9:55:04 AM CST.Powered by applicant tracking, a product of Frontline Education.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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