Armed Security Officer – School Security Job at WWSG, Houston, TX

  • WWSG
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

VETS Securing America (VSA) is seeking professional and highly dependable Armed Security Officers to provide security services at a school campus in Houston, Texas. We are hiring officers to help maintain a safe learning environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Job Responsibilities

Campus Security & Protection

  • Maintain a safe and secure environment for students, staff, visitors, and school property
  • Provide a visible security presence throughout the campus
  • Deter criminal activity through proactive patrols and high visibility
  • Enforce school policies and security procedures
  • Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times

Access Control

  • Monitor all entrances and exits during school hours
  • Verify identification of all visitors
  • Ensure visitors sign in and receive proper badges
  • Prevent unauthorized access to the campus
  • Monitor deliveries and vendor access

Campus Patrol

  • Conduct continuous interior and exterior patrols
  • Monitor classrooms, administrative offices, gyms, cafeterias, libraries, and common areas
  • Patrol parking lots, athletic fields, playgrounds, and portable buildings
  • Inspect doors, gates, and windows for security issues
  • Identify and report maintenance concerns and safety hazards

Required Qualifications

  • Must be at least 21 years old
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Pass a criminal background check that meets Texas licensing standards
  • Current and valid Texas Level III Commissioned Security Officer License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
  • Pass a drug screening
  • Attend VSA Orientation

Required Duty Gear

  • Full-size firearm (compact firearms not accepted)
  • Three magazines with magazine holders
  • Duty belt
  • Two sets of handcuffs
  • Pepper spray gel
  • Taser
  • Flashlight

Preferred Qualifications

  • Military or law enforcement experience (preferred but not required)
  • Minimum of 1 year of armed school security experience
  • Experience working with juveniles
  • Knowledge of emergency evacuation, reunification, and lockdown procedures

Schedule

  • Monday through Friday
  • 8-hour and 10-hour shifts available

Compensation
$19.00 per hour

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Monday to Friday, Shift work

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