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Oklahoma City Public Schools; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated Security Specialist to enhance safety and security within the school environment. This role involves providing operational support, training security staff, and ensuring the safety of students and staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain emotional control under stress. Join a team committed to fostering a secure learning atmosphere while engaging with diverse communities. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and staff alike.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; must be at least 21 years old.
• Previous experience in law enforcement or security preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support and technical guidance to security staff.
• Conduct regular checks of designated sites for unauthorized personnel.
• Write clear and concise reports of incidents occurring at designated sites.

Skills

Emotional Control

Report Writing

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Security Equipment

Job description

Position Type:
Security/ Security Specialist

Date Posted:
4/8/2025

Location:
John Marshall Middle School

Reports To: Security Director
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Compensation: 107 (Salary determined by experience)
Work Days: 178
FTE: 8 hours per day

Position Summary:
Position is responsible for providing operational support and technical guidance to school security and administrative staff; training in safety and security related skills and knowledge to security staff, school administrative, teaching and other support staff.

Essential Duties:

• Operates facility security equipment to include alarm panels, security cameras, and scanners.
• Provides prevention and detection of criminal activity and safety hazards; enforces parking and other district regulations; provides overall assistance to the facility staff, students, and campus community.
• Observes and responds to any security violations falling under your purview. Properly reports violations as they occur. Remains objective during all interactions.
• Conducts regular checks as directed of designated sites during tour of duty for unauthorized personnel.
• Ensures site and adjoining property is properly secured throughout shift.
• Writes factual, clear and concise reports of incidents occurring at designated sites.
• Works with Site Administrators to ensure all security needs are fulfilled or properly reported to repair security concerns.
• Trains site personnel on the proper procedures for operating the alarm system.
• Assists in restraining and apprehending violators when necessary.
• Ensures all unauthorized personnel are escorted or removed from the site in an ethical, lawful manner.
• Adheres to District policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required):

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Previous experience in law enforcement or security position, preferred.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to operate and maintain facility security equipment.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports.
• Ability to deal sensitively and fairly with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to interact effectively with students, staff, parents, and community members.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Adherence to district and department uniform and grooming standards.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Demonstrated strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• Exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer.
• Ability to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids.
• Hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone.
• Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone.
• Physical agility, able to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach.
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds.