School Security Officer/School Sentry II

Location: Fairport, NY 14450 and various other sites
Term: Per Diem (on-call)
Start date: July 2026
Pay: $16.42 – $18.98 per hour

About the role

Monroe 1 BOCES is seeking Per Diem School Security Officers to help maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming educational environment for all students, staff, and visitors. In this flexible, on-call role, you will patrol campus grounds, monitor building access, de-escalate conflicts, and respond promptly to routine and emergency situations in coordination with school administration. The ideal candidate will possess a calm demeanor, excellent interpersonal communication skills to effectively engage with a diverse student population, and a strong commitment to supporting our educational mission. Active certification as a New York State Security Guard is required. Hours vary between 7:00 am and 4:00 pm.

Responsibilities

• Provide violence prevention, emergency response, and crisis intervention support for the school community.
• Engage positively with students and staff daily; assist with enforcement of the Monroe One BOCES Code of Conduct.
• Patrol all buildings on campus and monitor hallways and daily student movement.
• Supervise outdoor break areas, arrivals, and dismissals to ensure student safety.
• Conduct and assist with investigations of violent and disruptive behavior; document incidents and relay safety-related information.
• Assist with emergencies on campus and serve as liaison with responding emergency services agencies.
• Support security operations and administration, including ID management and monitoring of district-wide card access, surveillance, and alarm systems.
• Participate in district emergency preparedness exercises and drill coordination.
• Serve on health and safety subcommittees related to district health and safety issues.

Requirements

• Civil Service eligibility as School Sentry II: graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.
• Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Social Science, or a related field is preferred.
• Current New York State Security Guard license is required.
• Experience in security or school security is preferred.
• Physically able to perform essential functions of the position (with or without reasonable accommodation).