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Safety Officer at Fort Worth ISD
Fort Worth ISD · Fort Worth, United States Of America · Onsite
$36,112.00 - $43,491.00
- Professional
- Office in Fort Worth
- Position Type:
Supporting District Operations/Safety and Security - Date Posted:
9/18/2025 - Location:
To Be Determined - Closing Date:
10/02/2025 Additional Information: Show/Hide - Patrol buildings and perform security checks during and after school hours.
- Monitor surveillance cameras
- Direct and monitor visitors entering District facilities.
- Documents bus accidents and submits reports.
- Investigates complaints of possible hazardous walking routes to schools and bus stops.
- Evaluates safety of bus stop locations and recommends alternate locations.
- Evaluates safe driving conditions for bus routes during inclement weather.
- Supports the 24-hour Security Desk functions such as dispatching emergency services, monitoring cameras and investigating alarms.
- Patrols and monitors areas around campuses and bus stops to assist with overall safety concerns.
- Maintain a high degree of personal responsibility and dependency as this position may require the ability to work after normal business hours and respond 24-hours weekdays or weekends for emergencies.
- Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.
- Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
- Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
- None.
- All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
- Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
- Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
- Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
- Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance to the Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
- Knowledge of safety protocols, including District rules and regulations, and Texas rules of the road.
- Knowledge of federal and state guidelines and District policies and procedures regarding education and students.
- Skill in accurate report writing using business language, grammar, and punctuation.
- Skill in operating applicable software including email and word processing for work assignments.
- Skill in critical thinking; using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses and formulate solutions or conclusions to problems.
- Ability to read and understand safety manuals, calculate mileage, and load counts.
- Ability to operate office equipment, 2-way radios, and various safety equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
- Ability to use software to access databases, email, create spreadsheets, and do word processing.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
- Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
- Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
- Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
- Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
- Lifting: Frequent heavy lifting and carrying (10 to 50 pounds).
- Exerting: Occasional exerting 50 to 150 pounds to move objects during an investigation, possibly carry a child, or possibly restrain a child or adult.
- Environment: Works 70% in the field and 30% in an office setting, including facilitating safety training in a classroom, outside, or on a bus; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
- Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance is required for this position. Irregular hours and flexibility in working hours is required. This position may be required to work on days the district is closed.
- Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions; may respond to emergency situations, and remain or return to investigate; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
- Education:
- Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency required;
- Associate’s degree or higher from accredited college or university preferred.
- Certification/License:
- Clear and valid Texas Driver's License required;
- Insurable by the District's insurance carrier required;
- Experience: 3-5 years in security, public safety, or law enforcement required.
- Experience
- Language: Bilingual (English/Spanish) working proficiency preferred in some settings.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- NO positive drug or alcohol tests including pre-employment, random, post-accident or reasonable suspicion.
- Driving and accident record:
- NO more than 2 violations during previous 36 months including:
- moving traffic violations (including no more than 1 preventable accident);
- failure to provide proof of valid driver’s license or proof of insurance;
- equipment violations.
- NO Driving Under the Influence (DUI) for drug or alcohol.
- NO leaving scene of an accident (bodily injury or physical damage).
- NO vehicular assault, manslaughter, or homicide.
- NO operating a vehicle with suspended or revoked driver’s license.
- NO reckless driving, speed contests, drag racing, or highway racing.
- NO use of a vehicle in commission of a felony.
- NO operating a vehicle without owner’s permission (unauthorized use or grand theft).
- NO permitting an unlicensed person to drive.
- NO speeding more than 20 mph over the posted speed limit.
- NO history of a conviction in a commercial or personal motor vehicle.
- Additional restrictions may apply if directed by FWISD’s Fleet Insurance Carrier.
| Safety Officer | JobID: 7117 |
Safety Officer
Reports to: Director - Safety & Security
PC#: 16916,18636, 19011, 19075
Grade 803
244 Days
Salary: $36,112 - $43,491
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Purpose
Safety Officers assist with security functions throughout the District. The safety officer evaluates security of buildings, documents school bus accidents, surveys safe walking and bus routes, and responds to emergency incidents that occur throughout the District.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Safety Officer roles and responsibilities will vary based on specified assignment.
Safety
Supervisory Responsibilities
Personal Work Relationships
Other Duties as Assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Travel Requirements
Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Minimum Required Qualifications
INSURABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL DRIVERS
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people 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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