Commissioned School Security Officer (CSSO) - Temporary Hourly Position

Qualifications

An applicant for a Commissioned School Security Officer (CSSO) must complete 60 hours of training requirements, including firearms qualification, and pass an examination administered by a Trainer designated by the Arkansas State Police. Certified law enforcement officers are exempt from the training requirements to qualify as a CSSO. The officer must be a current, active law enforcement officer.

• Successfully pass a national and state criminal background check.
• Have experience in law enforcement (former/retired) or recent military.
• Experience working with adolescents preferred.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Security and Safety and the building Principal, the CSSO patrols school buildings to ensure a safe and secure environment, as well as the personal safety of students, staff, and visitors.

• Work with and support School Resource Officers (SRO).
• Provide security for the school and carry a firearm as authorized by the Director of the Arkansas State Police.
• Ensure the safety and security of students, staff, visitors, and School District property in accordance with School District policies to foster an educational climate conducive to learning.
• Conduct ongoing security patrols of the building.
• Enforce Board policies regarding smoking, parking, loitering, trespassing, theft, vandalism, property damage, alcohol, drug abuse, and other school rules and regulations.
• Report concerns and incidents requiring corrective action to the Director of Security and Safety and Principal.
• Encourage appropriate student conduct with regard to school rules and regulations.
• Assist visitors to the school, maintain a log of all visitors, and prevent unauthorized persons from entering the building.
• Monitor exits and prevent unauthorized exits by students.
• Check student passes when classes are in session; escort students to and from Principals' offices as directed.
• Assist school administrators with investigations as assigned.
• Physically separate students involved in altercations and maintain crowd control as needed in accordance with established guidelines regarding the use of force.
• Monitor grounds in the morning to prevent loitering and improper parking of vehicles.

Additional Duties

• Perform related duties as required.
• Work security at extracurricular events during evening hours.

Equipment

• 9 mm Glock firearm (provided)
• Holster and ammo carrier (provided)
• Radio communications equipment and computers

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Commissioned School Security Officer Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Knowledge of best practices in building security and safety.
• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor and coordinate work with principal, school resource officers, and others.
• Ability to describe security problems orally or in writing as needed.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to maintain a professional, calm, and authoritative manner when challenged by students.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Works in a standard school building environment.
• Occasional work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Physical ability to separate students or others involved in altercations.