School Security Officer/School Sentry II - Per Diem
Location: Fairport, NY 14450; various locations. Term: Per diem substitute. Start: 2026–27 school year as needs arise.
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 be responsible for patrolling campus grounds, monitoring building access, de-escalating conflicts, and responding 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 preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide violence prevention, emergency response, and crisis intervention support for the school community.
- Positive interaction with students and staff daily; assist with enforcement of the Monroe One BOCES Code of Conduct.
- Patrol all buildings on campus, monitor hallways and daily student movement.
- Monitor outdoor break areas; supervise arrivals and dismissals to ensure student safety.
- Conduct and assist with investigations of violent and disruptive behavior; document incidents and relay information on developments that may affect the safety and security of students and staff.
- Assist with emergencies on campus and serve as liaison with responding emergency services agencies.
- Assist with 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.
- Participate on health and safety subcommittees related to district health and safety issues.
Qualifications
- 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 related field preferred.
- Current NYS license as Security Guard preferred.
- Experience in security/school security preferred.
- Physically able to perform essential functions of the position (with or without reasonable accommodation).
Pay
$18.20 per hour.
Schedule
Hours vary between 7:00 am and 4:00 pm. Per diem, on-call basis during the 2026–27 school year.