What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026-2027 School Security Substitute position at Petersburg City Public Schools?
Position Type
Security/Security - Seasonal
Date Posted
4/17/2026
Location:
All Schools
Job Title: School Security Substitute
Salary Range
Supervisor: Principal
Job Classification: Non-Exempt
Job Summary
Have a strong desire to work with school-aged youth, professional educators, law enforcement personnel, school staff, and parents
Relate effectively to school administrators, faculty, staff, students, law enforcement personnel, and citizens in the community
Adhere to the SSO (School Security Officer) dress code prescribed by the employing school district or building principal
Must model appropriate behavior for students to emulate
Must understand the terms and conditions of employment as a SSO
Essential Job Functions
Patrols school building and grounds to prevent loitering and to ensure compliance with school regulations
Patrols parking areas and entrances to school
Assures that visitors report to the school office or leave the building and or grounds
Reports unusual incidents and observations to the proper school official in accordance with procedures established by the principal
Checks hallways, rest rooms, cafeteria, and remote areas of the building for safety and security problems or potential problems
Refers students having problems to appropriate assistant principal, counselor, classroom teacher, or other professional staff members
Communicates with students regarding improper behavior and attempts to obtain voluntary compliance with school standards
Reports to the principal any building conditions or practices which interfere with the maintenance of good building security and safety
Maintains proper records of contacts made and security activities, as required by the principal
Ensures school security equipment is kept in good working order
Develops healthy communication and relationships with community, students, parents, and staff
Participates in crisis response planning and school safety audits as requested
Job Specifications: (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required)
Maintains state certification as established by the DCJS
Maintain certification in Division-approved restraint training
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, school leaders, and staff
Effective and professional verbal and written communication
Strong problem-solving abilities
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma
Experience: 21 years of age or older
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent sitting, walking, standing, bending, grasping, and driving. Occasional running, balancing, crouching, kneeling, fingering, repetitive motion, and reaching. Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, and hazards such as moving vehicles, moving mechanical parts, etc. and/or loud noises. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and over 50 pounds rarely. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules.
Security/Security - Seasonal
Date Posted
4/17/2026
Location:
All Schools
Job Title: School Security Substitute
Salary Range
Supervisor: Principal
Job Classification: Non-Exempt
Job Summary
Have a strong desire to work with school-aged youth, professional educators, law enforcement personnel, school staff, and parents
Relate effectively to school administrators, faculty, staff, students, law enforcement personnel, and citizens in the community
Adhere to the SSO (School Security Officer) dress code prescribed by the employing school district or building principal
Must model appropriate behavior for students to emulate
Must understand the terms and conditions of employment as a SSO
Essential Job Functions
Patrols school building and grounds to prevent loitering and to ensure compliance with school regulations
Patrols parking areas and entrances to school
Assures that visitors report to the school office or leave the building and or grounds
Reports unusual incidents and observations to the proper school official in accordance with procedures established by the principal
Checks hallways, rest rooms, cafeteria, and remote areas of the building for safety and security problems or potential problems
Refers students having problems to appropriate assistant principal, counselor, classroom teacher, or other professional staff members
Communicates with students regarding improper behavior and attempts to obtain voluntary compliance with school standards
Reports to the principal any building conditions or practices which interfere with the maintenance of good building security and safety
Maintains proper records of contacts made and security activities, as required by the principal
Ensures school security equipment is kept in good working order
Develops healthy communication and relationships with community, students, parents, and staff
Participates in crisis response planning and school safety audits as requested
Job Specifications: (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required)
Maintains state certification as established by the DCJS
Maintain certification in Division-approved restraint training
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, school leaders, and staff
Effective and professional verbal and written communication
Strong problem-solving abilities
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma
Experience: 21 years of age or older
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent sitting, walking, standing, bending, grasping, and driving. Occasional running, balancing, crouching, kneeling, fingering, repetitive motion, and reaching. Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, and hazards such as moving vehicles, moving mechanical parts, etc. and/or loud noises. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and over 50 pounds rarely. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules.