Join our team! We are looking for an individual to fill an open School Security Officer position. If you are interested, please contact the school at (804) 261-5085.
General Statement of Duties:
The School Security Officer is a 200-day, 8-hour-per-day position. The starting annual salary is $32,936.78 (Note: Salary for the remainder of the 2023/2024 school year will be prorated based on employment start date). This individual will ensure the safety, security, and welfare of all students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Essential Duties:
Patrols campus, inside and outside, to maintain order and discipline and prevent crime.
Patrol hallways, stairwells, restrooms, and parking areas throughout the school day; check windows, doors, and entrances to secure buildings(s).
Maintain a visual presence at the main entrance during student and visitor arrival.
Deter admittance of unauthorized persons to the premises; take appropriate action to assist/escort unauthorized persons from school premises.
Monitor vehicles entering school property and investigate.
Communicate daily with the School Resource Officer (SRO).
Assist the SRO as requested during emergencies.
Works school-sponsored events, as assigned, to maintain order and discipline and prevent crime.
Investigate student violations of School Board policies.
Operate and monitor electronic devices including both audio and visual alarms, and other surveillance devices. This includes security camera system monitoring and playback functions.
Detains students violating the law until a law enforcement officer arrives.
Escorts disruptive students to the office.
Prevents unauthorized persons from entering and leaving school grounds.
Assists in the sale of parking permits.
Reports criminal activity to the appropriate school official or authority.
Deters disruptive pupil behavior.
Reports truant to the main office.
Attends work daily and is engaged and on task.
Adheres to the school security officer dress code.
Submits a written report of daily activities.
Submits written incident reports.
Attends training as required.
Models appropriate behavior for students to emulate.
Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ability to follow oral and written directions
Ability to work well with people
A strong desire to work with school-aged youth, professional educators, law enforcement personnel, school staff, and parents
Be 21 years of age or older
Have a high school diploma or equivalent
One (1) year of relevant security or school/public contact service experience preferred; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.