Organization Description

There is no school like Aug Prep! In just its sixth year of operations, Aug Prep has been voted a “Best Place to Work” by its employees FOUR times out of five possible years (in three of those years, there weren’t any other schools on the list!). What makes us so special?

• Authentic Christian faith integration that puts kids first in all that we do
• Exceptional academics, as highlighted in our five-star report card from DPI
• High expectations for students and staff
• Outstanding resources and facilities, including 1:1 technology, a massive sports complex and two swimming pools
• A focus on the whole child - mind, body and soul - through the arts, athletics and more

Aug Prep currently enrolls over 1,800 students. Our first three graduating classes earned over $21 million in college scholarships! Construction is complete on our second building which opened in August 2023 and will add nearly 500 more new student seats and 50 additional job openings in the upcoming year.

Key Characteristics: The ideal candidate radiates a love for Jesus, a growth mindset, and is driven to serve students from every walk of life.

Reporting Structure: The School Security Officer reports to the Safety and Security Manager and the Director of Security and Student Safety

Position Description

St. Augustine Preparatory Academy is seeking a candidate passionate about Jesus, as well as working with students, families and staff to fill a full-time School Security Officer position. Security Officers are involved with security and safety work that includes many areas of our K-12 at Augustine Prep, but his/her primary responsibilities will be maintaining a safe environment for our staff and students. The position will report to the Director of School Security and Student Safety. Safety at Aug Prep is achieved through the Aug Prep Way--serving in love with courage, perseverance, integrity and respect. 

The Security Officer will be committed to the excellence of Augustine Prep’s academic program and the mission of the school. Maintaining and fostering trusted relationships with families, students, staff, and outside groups will be critical for this role. There are two shifts available: 8AM - 5PM and 9AM - 6PM but work hours may vary. There are also opportunities for additional hours on evenings and weekends. Start date will be August 10, 2023.

Job Responsibilities and Roles

• Support the school’s educational mission for all students and implement school regulations and policies in a fair and equitable manner.
• Patrol and monitor assigned areas of the school buildings, grounds and parking lots to keep our students and staff safe at all times.
• Ability to positively work with students and de-escalate difficult situations.
• Detects, investigates and reports unauthorized or suspicious persons, vehicles and activities.
• Assists administrators and staff in crisis and emergency situations.
• Supervises and directs student transitions through the hallways.
• Notifies the Head of Security of security of emergency situations.
• Investigate student violations as needed and prepare reports of the results.
• Assists with fire drills and other emergency drills.
• Attends and successfully completes all staff development training as required by state law or by the Head of Security.
• Reads and responds to email communications.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected in the classroom teachers.
• Perform related work as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess knowledge of standard security procedures and best practices.
• Must possess a high school diploma (or equivalency) with experience in security and/or in a school setting. Previous experience working with youth either in a classroom or similar setting is preferred.
• Completion of college-level courses in the area of security, teacher assistant, or criminal justice preferred. 
• Demonstrate proficiency using Google software 
• Effective oral and written communication skills; bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• A deep belief in our mission to provide an exceptional, safe and holistic K4-12 Christian education developing our students to be tomorrow’s leaders. Alignment with Aug Prep Statement of Faith and North Star.
• Participating member of a local Church.
• A belief in the ability of every child and a commitment to ensure excellence for each student.
• Team player committed to the St. Augustine Preparatory mission and model.

Non-Discriminatory Policy

St. Augustine Preparatory Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin or any other basis prohibited by law when hiring, promoting, establishing wages, or providing benefits.

As a faith-based institution based on biblical principles, St. Augustine Preparatory Academy hires employees who agree with the school's Mission Statement and Statement of Beliefs and adhere to biblical standards of conduct.