Security Patrol (Part-time)
Job Overview
The Security Patrol responds to fire and security alarms and other calls for assistance in all Loudoun County Public Schools buildings; patrols the interior and exterior of school buildings and grounds; reports vandalism and trespassers; performs regular tests on security alarms; instructs/assists school staff with arming and disarming alarms; performs building fire watch as needed; works with law enforcement as needed; and performs related work as required.
Roles And Responsibilities
The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.
- Patrols LCPS owned facilities to detect and deter criminal and/or unsafe activities include checking exterior and interior.
- Responds to alarms at LCPS facilities, includes setting/resetting security alarms and assisting the fire department in determining the cause of false fire alarms.
- Assists school personnel with securing buildings, setting alarms as needed.
- Reports criminal and/or unsafe activities to the appropriate entity as well as the Safety and Security Department and report criminal/suspicious/unsafe activities that require immediate response will be reported via radio to the LCPS Security Operations Center (SOC).
- Liaises with responding public safety personnel in the event of an alarm or incident.
- Performs "fire watch" in the event of fire alarm malfunction at a school.
Qualifications
Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.
- Education: High School Diploma or GED required
- Experience: Current or prior security and/or law enforcement experience strongly preferred
- Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Relates well with public and school staff
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrates organizational skills
Physical Requirements
The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:
- Lift or move 26-50 pounds: Frequent
- Lift or move more than 50 pounds: Rare Occasional
- Climb/Descend (ladders, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc.): Rare Occasional
- Balance: Rare Occasional
- Stoop: Rare Occasional
- Kneel: Rare Occasional
- Crouch/Squat: Rare Occasional
- Crawl: Rare Occasional
- Reach: Frequent
- Stand: Frequent
- Sit: Regular
- Walk: Frequent
- Push: Rare Occasional
- Pull: Rare Occasional
- Bend/turn/twist head or neck: Regular
- Bend/turn/twist waist: Rare Occasional
- Manipulate (pick, pinch, etc. with fingers): Frequent
- Grasp: Frequent
- Feel: Frequent
- Talk: Frequent
- Hear: Frequent
- See: Frequent
- Remain stationary: Regular
- Travel by foot: Frequent
- Travel by transport: Frequent
- Repeat hand/arm, wrist/finger motion: Regular
- Repeat leg/foot/toe/ankle motion: Regular
- Operate motor vehicle: Frequent
- Wear protective equipment: Rare Occasional
- Extreme heat: Frequent
- Extreme cold: Rare Occasional
- Inclement weather: Rare Occasional
- Intense noise: Rare Occasional
- Fumes, odors, dust, gas: Rare Occasional
- Chemicals, bodily fluids, infectious diseases: Rare Occasional
- Inadequate lighting: Rare Occasional
- Heights: Rare Occasional
- Challenging physical interactions (biting, hitting, throwing objects, encroaching, etc): Rare Occasional
- Challenging verbal interactions (offensive language, shouting, threats, etc): Rare Occasional
Pay
- Banded Rates, Band 7 / $21.22 hourly
- This is a part-time, non-benefited, hourly position. No guarantee of minimum hours.
Schedule
Employees who perform the responsibilities of this job are considered essential personnel. Essential personnel are designated employees who must report for work during a delay or emergency situations. A workplace emergency is an unforeseen situation that threatens the staff, pupils, or the public; disrupts or shuts down business operations; or causes physical or environmental damage. Emergencies may be natural or manmade. It is incumbent upon the supervisor to inform and confirm which essential personnel are required to work during emergency closings. Notification and confirmation of the expectation of essential personnel to report to work, or maintain as-needed status, will be executed with as much advanced notice as possible via in-person communication or email.
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