Job Title:                     School Security Officer

Contract Length:         181 days

FLSA Status:                Non -Exempt

 

Job Summary

The School Security Officer is responsible for safeguarding the physical security of school facilities, students, staff, and visitors. This position requires a strong commitment to safety, the ability to respond effectively to emergencies, and excellent communication skills.

 

Essential Duties

               

1. Patrol school grounds and buildings regularly to ensure safety.
2. Monitor access points to the school.
3. Conduct security checks of classrooms, offices, and other areas.
4. Report any suspicious activity or security breaches.
5. Respond promptly to emergencies, such as active shooter situations, medical emergencies, or natural disasters.
6. Follow established emergency procedures and protocols.
7. Coordinate with law enforcement and other emergency responders as needed.
8. Conduct safety training and drills for students and staff.
9. Promote a culture of safety and awareness within the school community.
10. Greet and screen visitors to the school.
11. Ensure that visitors comply with school policies and procedures.
12. De-escalate conflicts and disputes that may arise.
13. Resolve issues peacefully and effectively.
14. Maintain open and effective communication with school administrators, staff, students, and parents.
15. Report incidents and concerns to appropriate personnel.

 

 

Job Specifications, Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and meet the minimum qualifications including, high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in security or law enforcement. (not required)
• Strong physical fitness and ability to respond to emergencies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and protocols.
• CPR Certification

 

 

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

 

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors, and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 50 pounds; and to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead. Must be able to respond quickly to emergency situations.

 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

 

Clearance

Criminal Justice Background check, Fingerprinting, TB Assessment

 

Supervision Exercised:  None

 

Supervision Received:  Coordinator of Student Services and Building Principal

 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.  The applicant will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator.  Accomack County Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description and related duties at any time.

 

The Accomack County School System does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, handicap, race, religion, color, or national origin in its employment practices.

 

"We are an equal opportunity employer."