Armed School Safety Officer

For the 2025-2026 School Year
APPROX. START DATE: AUGUST 1ST, 2025   ALL POSITIONS WORK THE FBISD SCHOOL CALENDAR 3 Position offerings: ***Elementary School SSO **SSO Flex Officer *Part-Time Sporting Events SSO     For the 2025-2026 School Year
Pursuant to Texas State House Bill 3, all public schools must provide a licensed armed security officer on campus while students are on campus.   This School Safety Officer position is for the Fort Bend ISD Elementary Schools.   Major Duties and
Responsibilities: Law Enforcement:

• Must respond to an active threat on campus within a timely manner under a variety of circumstances.
• Patrol school grounds for student, faculty, and visitor safety.
• Perform daily safety security perimeter checks of campus property and work close with FBISD police officer.
• Assist administration with complaints concerning unauthorized persons on campus.
• Assist with directing vehicles during student drop off and pick up times in the campus parking lots. Investigate and identify suspicious persons and/or vehicles.
• Escort district personnel in potentially hostile situations and assist staff with after hour functions upon their request.
• Assist the Transportation Department with problem bus stop areas and/or chronic disruptions on school buses upon their request.
• Completes and maintains proficiency in all requirements and training for Texas Level III Commission.

Reports/Records:

• Write effective, legal incident reports, collect evidence as necessary for supporting criminal investigations and apprehend offenders.

Other:

• Take such other actions within the guidelines set forth in the "Post Orders" as deemed necessary.
• Maintain firearms proficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

· A security officer is to be honest, alert and well disciplined as the custodians of employee and customer property and safety. · Constant and dedicated vigilance. · Strong customer service skills, exemplifying Andy Frain Services Mission Statement. · Ability to be a hands-on, results oriented employee, handling multiple priorities simultaneously.

· Ability to facilitate progressive change, work as part of a team, follow directions and continually improve.

· Work with a sense of urgency.

· Strong oral and written communications skills.

 

 

Qualifications For the 2025-2026 School Year
APPROX. START DATE: AUGUST 1ST, 2025   Pay Rate $20 Per Hour   WORK IS BASED ON THE SCHOOL CALENDAR   We offer 3 different positions when available:   ***Elementary School SSO- Assigned to one specific school. Monday-Friday     7:45am - 3:45pm   **Sports and Events SSO- Conducts Bag Checks and Screenings at Middle & High School sporting events Typically- Thursday & Fridays 4:00pm- 9:00pm   and   Saturdays,  time varies   *Flex SSO- On call daily, able to work in the Elementary Schools or Sporting Events.   Qualifications/Skills: Education/Certification:

• At the time of application, MUST possess a current ACTIVE Texas Level III Commissioned Armed Security License
• All applicants are expected to own their own 9mm firearm with a Level 3 holster, before they can start work. There are restrictions on Make and Model, please inquire about type.
• All applicants must be a U.S. Citizen and at least 21 years of age.
• Candidates will go through stringent background checks and training and must pass, as a condition of the hiring process.
• Valid Class “C” Driver License with acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation.
• Social Security Card
• Driver's License (front and back)
• Proof of Education: High School Diploma or Transcript, GED Certificate or College Transcript (If transcripts, a sealed original will be required at background investigation stage)
• DD-214 Military Discharge form (if applicable) (copy of original Member -4 Form)
• Qualified applicants must pass a drug test.
• All applicants must pass firearms qualifications.
• All candidates must be of good moral character and able to communicate with the public