What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer position at Security?
The Security Officer works in assigned schools, maintaining effective resources between school officials, students, parents and law enforcement officials. The security officer also performs operations and public relation duties and tasks specific to the position. The most important and essential job function of the position is attitude which includes the following: interacting positively and cooperating with students, parents, co-workers, and supervisors, working as a team member, functioning under intense time pressure and responding in a positive manner to supervision.
- A valid Arkansas driver’s license and use of an automobile is required
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required
- Three (3) to five (5) years security, law enforcement, or military experience preferred
- All applicants must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment
- Good working knowledge of security operations, safety practices in a school environment and enforcement procedures
- Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress related to working conditions
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with staff, parents, students, and the school system
- Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance
- Ability to write and investigate required reports
- Ability to make independent and good judgment decisions within proper policy and procedures
- Must pass physical exam
- Individual must have high integrity, possess strong leadership skills and be extremely reliable
- Maintains law and order at District facilities, including prevention and control of incidents of violence directed against District facilities, personnel, or students
- Cooperates with local law-enforcement agencies in the prevention, control, and investigation of antisocial or illegal activities by persons or groups directed against District facilities, personnel or students
- Acts as a deterrent to crime by performing thorough post checks, maintaining access control and remaining visible
- Performs foot patrol of the campus to monitor behavior, secure buildings and property
- Maintains order during lunch hour and changing of classes
- Work is performed inside and outside the building with exposure to inclement weather
- Candidates must have physical ability to spend extended periods of time walking and standing
- Must possess exemplary work ethic and maintains good relations with school personnel and the public
- Thinks clearly and logically, uses good judgment, and makes quick and appropriate decisions in emergencies
- Reads, interprets, applies, and explains rules, regulations, policies and procedures
- Effectively mediates disputes and creates collaboration for problem solving
- Administers first aid, including CPR methods
The physical demands 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 to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.