What are the responsibilities and job description for the Armed School Security Officer - Juniata County position at Standing Stone Consulting Inc?
We are looking for a School Police Officer (Armed) to join our team and help protect the premises, assets and personnel. The successful candidate will enjoy monitoring and patrolling the job site, responding to alarms, conducting investigations, and enforcing safety regulations. The ideal candidate will pride themselves in their excellent communication skills, enjoy working independently and have a strong understanding of security protocols. The candidate will also be available to work full-time, part-time and/or varied hours. They will also be a compassionate and service-oriented individual. As a School Police Officer, the candidate will enjoy interacting with minors of all ages, school staff, teachers and administration. The perfect candidate will also be someone who loves to learn, learns quickly and is always seeking to increase knowledge and skills. Training will be provided for qualified candidates. Security experience required with and active Act 120 Certification also required.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of students, visitors, and other persons to maintain the security of the premises.
- Document all daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences in rounds reporting app.
- Patrol the premises regularly throughout the shift to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
- Monitor surveillance equipment; investigate suspicious activities.
- Additional tasks may include providing access control through key fob/ID checks, being watchful and able to anticipate client needs.
Applicants must have:
· Reliable transportation.
· The ability and desire to always be on time.
· Ability to stay alert through the entire shift.
· A smart phone and ability to use different apps for documentation.
· Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
· Excellent communication, writing and reading skills.
· The ability to listen to directives, carry out tasks as assigned and report when the job is completed.
· Assisting emergency responders when they come on site as needed/directed.
· The ability and enjoy to walk/stand for at least 8 hours.
· Ability to lift 70 pounds.
· Must be professionally groomed at all times (neatly pressed/clean clothes, hair neatly tied back or cut to a length that cannot be grabbed, facial hair trimmed to face or shaved, no long fingernails (past fingertips), no jewelry except wedding bands).
Prohibited on the job:
· Ear buds/headphones that inhibit the ability of the employee to be fully aware of their surroundings.
· Vaping/smoking/chewing tobacco while on shift.