Substitute School Security Officer

Essential Duties

• Patrol and monitor assigned areas of the school buildings, grounds and parking lots to deter, detect, report and stop violations of the law and/or school board policies.
• Detect, investigate and report unauthorized or suspicious persons, vehicles and activities.
• Assist administrators and staff in crisis and emergency situations.
• Supervise and direct pupil movement.
• Notify the administrative staff, police, fire department, or other appropriate authorities of security or emergency situations.
• Operate metal detectors and conduct searches when directed to do so.
• Investigate student violations of school board policies and prepare reports of the results.
• Work with school administrators and law enforcement officials in handling serious student offenses and law violations.
• Testify in court and at School Board Disciplinary Review Committee hearings as required.
• Absorb and apply knowledge of School Board policies and procedures and Student Rights and Responsibilities.
• Assist with fire drills and other emergency building evacuations.
• Supervise classroom behavior in lieu of faculty.
• Maintain security records, logs and reports.

Other Duties

Performs other related duties as assigned by the principal, supervisor or other appropriate administrator.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma (or equivalency).
• Some experience or training in a security related field, preferred.
• Must possess knowledge of, and the ability to apply, standard security procedures and best practices.
• Must possess the ability to acquire knowledge of School Board policies and procedures and Student Rights and Responsibilities.
• Security experience in a public school setting preferred.
• Must possess the ability to read, write, speak and understand standard English.
• Must have basic computer skills using Microsoft Office programs.
• Completion of college-level courses in the area of security, psychology, emergency management, or criminal justice preferred.
• Must possess excellent human relations skills.