Part Time School Security Officer

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

• Patrol school grounds and buildings regularly to ensure safety.
• Monitor access points to the school.
• Conduct security checks of classrooms, offices, and other areas.
• Report any suspicious activity or security breaches.
• Respond promptly to emergencies, such as active shooter situations, medical emergencies, or natural disasters.
• Follow established emergency procedures and protocols.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and other emergency responders as needed.
• Conduct safety training and drills for students and staff.
• Promote a culture of safety and awareness within the school community.
• Greet and screen visitors to the school.
• Ensure that visitors comply with school policies and procedures.
• De-escalate conflicts and disputes that may arise.
• Resolve issues peacefully and effectively.
• Maintain open and effective communication with school administrators, staff, students, and parents.
• 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 a high school diploma or GED equivalent and a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in security or law enforcement. (not required)
• Strong physical fitness and the 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 and Physical Requirements

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

The individual must have the ability to sit for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone and enter data into a computer; 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 clearly in audible tones in classrooms, outdoors, and on the telephone; physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds; and bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk, and reach overhead. The individual must be able to respond quickly to emergencies.

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 History Background Check, Fingerprinting, Tuberculosis (TB) Assessment

Supervision Exercised

None

Supervision Received

Coordinator of Safety and Public Information; Building Principal

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee 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.

Accomack County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, military status, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, political affiliation, creed, marital status, age, or disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations.