School Security Officer

Job Overview

The School Security Officer reports directly to the Division of Safety and Security and assists the school Principal to help provide a safe environment for all students, staff, and visitors.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Affords general supervision of maintaining order within the school grounds and buildings.
• Affords administrative enforcement of school regulations regarding conduct, and safety and security protocols.
• Responds to complaints of losses of personal and school property; affords assistance in the investigation of violations of the student code of conduct; develops procedures to deter trespassers from school property.
• Affords mentoring and positive adult role-modeling to students.
• Serves on the school-based threat assessment team.
• Affords student safety and supervisory assistance on school premises.
• Affords assistance with parking enforcement on school grounds and reports accidents on school property.
• Affords assistance in the establishment and audit of local safety and security procedures including the crisis management plan.
• Affords assistance with and coordination of safety and security training for school-based personnel.
• Affords assistance in developing effective school-community relations and in maintaining a human relations climate which promotes a positive school environment.
• Affords representation of the school in court, as needed.

Qualifications

• Educational Requirement: High school diploma or GED (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
• Experience Requirement: Experience supervising school-age children or young adults in any of the following or similar areas: law enforcement, security, juvenile justice system, teaching, teacher's assistant, coaching, counseling, or tutoring
• Licenses and Certifications: Current valid driver’s license

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Enforces regulations regarding student safety and conduct
• Relates to, communicates with, mentors, and supervises students
• Supervises and assists in implementing intervention programs and safety plans for students displaying unacceptable behavior
• Communicates, understands, and carries out written and oral instructions, and prepares clear and comprehensive oral and written reports
• Maintains student behavior and deters inappropriate behavior on school grounds and property
• Presents security information and training orally in front of school administrator and staff in a clear and effective manner

Physical Requirements And Environmental Hazards

• Rare Occasional Frequent Regular: Lift or move 26-50 pounds, Climb/Descend (ladders, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc.), Balance, Stoop, Kneel, Crouch/Squat, Crawl, Reach, Stand, Sit, Walk, Push, Pull, Bend/Turn/Twist head or neck, Bend/Turn/Twist waist, Manipulate (pick, pinch, etc. with fingers), Grasp, Feel, Talk, Hear, See, Remain stationary, Travel by foot, Travel by transport, Repeat hand/arm, wrist/finger motion, Repeat leg/foot/toe/ankle motion, Operate motor vehicle
• Extreme Heat, Extreme Cold, Inclement Weather, Intense Noise, Chemicals, Bodily Fluids, Infectious Diseases, Challenging Physical Interactions (biting, hitting, throwing objects, encroaching, etc.), FLSA status: Non-Exempt, Months/Days/Hours: 10 months, 197 days, 8 hours per day, Reports to: Safety and Security Specialist, Salary Level: Scale B/Universal Non-Exempt Level 11, Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation, Salary Range: $35.52- $45.84, Remote Work Eligible: No, Union Designation: Non-certified