Armed School Security Officer - Dallas/Fort Worth Area

With over 200 years of law enforcement and military training, the Tier One leadership team is equipped with the knowledge and first-hand experience to develop comprehensive security strategies for school campuses, faith-based organizations, and vulnerable communities. Through leadership, education, and training we aim to change the culture and perception of public safety.

Under the indirect supervision of the School Security Sergeant, performs a wide variety of duties involved in the enforcement of laws, prevention of crimes, and maintaining the security of the school campus, students, faculty, and visitors of the school; conducts liaison between school administration, law enforcement agencies, and the public in support of the school’s goals and objectives; fosters relationships with the students, their families, and the faculty. Uses various visitor management systems to check in all visitors and contractors on campus; camera systems to locate, identify, and track suspicious and/or identified persons and activities. Delivers classroom presentations that are tailored to each grade level and topic as requested. Coordinates all emergency drills to maintain state compliance and acts as the Subject Matter Expert for all emergency planning and training. Provides support and assistance to law enforcement during emergencies and provides a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of security services and activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a valid driver license
• High School degree or equivalent
• Ability to handle physical workload
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to conduct a physical fitness assessment.
• Must be capable of passing a background check
• 21 years of age
• U.S. Citizen

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION:

• Must be able to work flexible hours, possible weekends and nights, some holidays, and/or in emergency situations.
• May be required to work beyond normal hours. Examples may include extra-curricular activities (sports events, club activities, dances) and emergencies such as medical emergencies, active shooter situations, and suicide intervention, to list a few.
• Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors which may result in exposure to inclement weather and be able to walk, run, climb, crawl, sit or stand for extended periods of time and must be able to perform all activities faced by emergency first responders.
• Ability to investigate suspicious circumstances, persons, vehicles, etc. Incumbents may be required to physically restrain parties involved in a conflict. In extreme cases, incumbents may be exposed to violent and/or armed confrontations. This position may involve routine exposure to blood or body fluids.

• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues that arise in the area of responsibility; must be able to effectively communicate with school staff, students, families, and law enforcement professionals; extensive communications (verbal and written) is required; will be responsible for managing witnesses and others when handling or responding to incidents; requires the use of sound judgment; and possess the ability to work with everyone.
• Required basic computer proficiency including the ability to operate Microsoft Office, Outlook, and other office software platforms such as incident reporting software.
• Regular attendance is required for this position.

TRAINING:
The Tier One Training Academy provides a full spectrum of security training for anyone seeking a career in this field. All candidates are required to attend Tier One Level III training, followed by Tier One School Based Security Response training, prior to placement in a school.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Varies due to assignment and specific post orders.

PAY:

Starting pay is $18/hr.

BENEFITS:

Tier One provides industry-leading benefits to our employees:

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• All uniforms and equipment (minus firearm and associated items) provided by Tier One
• All DPS PSB licensing fees paid for by Tier One
• Tier One Level III Held training provided
• Career advancement opportunities, lateral appointments