Building Safety and Security Aide (BSSA) (High School)

Columbia Public Schools; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Public Schools in Columbia, Missouri is hiring a Building Safety and Security Aide (High School). This district-wide role screens and controls access to campuses, greets visitors, and supports safety and security of students and staff.

The position trains and assists in monitoring hallways, lunchrooms, and common areas, with emphasis on visitor management and incident response. Strong communication and surveillance skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Highschool Diploma or equivalent.
• Missouri Substitute teaching certificate is required.
• Ability to walk long distances.
• Ability to watch video camera footage for long periods of time.
• Positive and appropriate communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Navigate, use, and observe security camera system.
• Monitor various campus locations and security access, admittance and removal if needed.
• Greet all visitors that enter the building, as well as students and buses before and after school.
• Assist administrators and teachers with students in the hallways during passing time.
• Assist in supervision of hallways and commons, escorting students as needed.
• Reinforce concepts/skills, and assist with discipline.
• Assist the teachers in supervising students in settings such as hallways, lunchroom supervision, and bus arrival/dismissal.
• Will oversee and monitor Open-gate weapons detection system.

Skills

Positive communication

Camera surveillance

Mobility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Missouri substitute teaching certificate

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Security camera system

Entry systems

Job description

Building Safety and Security Aide (BSSA) (High School)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5893573

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Title

Building Safety and Security Aide

Schedule / Grade

Instructional Aide

Job Code

##STSUP678

FLSA / FTE

Non-exempt / 1.0 Full-time

Calendar

INS AIDE

Benefits

Eligible(Retirees not benefit eligible)

Contract Type

Notification

Bargaining Unit

None

Revised Date

05/14/2024

PURPOSE

The primary purpose of this position is to screen and provide appropriate access to high-school campus buildings. Individuals will be responsible for supporting safety and security of students and staff within each building. This positionwill greet visitors upon arrival, supervise in hallways, lunchroom, and various other campus locations. The Aidewill help support safety and security throughout the building by allowing and monitoring visitors to the building and controlling access points.This position will also help assist in managing/monitoring behaviors in the common areas. This position is a district wide position and may be required at other locations.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Navigate, use, and observe security camera system.
• Monitor various campus locations and security access, admittance and removal if needed.
• Greet all visitors that enter the building, as well as students and buses before and after school.
• Assistadministrators and teachers with students in the hallways during passing time.
• Assist in supervision of hallways and commons, escorting students as needed.
• Reinforceconcepts/skills, and assistwith discipline.
• Assistthe teachers in supervising students in settings such as hallways,lunchroom supervision, and bus arrival/dismissal.
• Will oversee and monitor Open-gate weapons detection system.

Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS

All employees of the District are expectedto adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriatecertification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstratethe values of the district at all times. For information on polices, regulations and values, visithttp://www.cpsk12.org

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To:Director of Safety and Security

Supervises: None

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum: Highschool Diploma or equivalent;Missouri Substitute teaching certificate is required; Ability to walk long distances; Ability to watch video camera footage for long periods of time; Positive and appropriate communication skills.

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree; Prior experience with security camera and entry systems.

Ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly demeanor with a demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals in a fast-paced environment.

To performthis job successfully, an individual must beable to performeach essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodationsmay bemade to enable individualswith disabilities to perform essential functions.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

Language: Read, comprehend, and produce written and oral instructions, correspondence, and memos; Communicate one-on-one and in small groups; Positive and appropriate communication skills. These are essential functions of the job.

Computation: Add, subtract multiply and divide using units of American money, weight, volume and distance. These are essential functions of the job.

Reasoning: Understand and follow verbal and written instructions; Solve problems involving concrete variables within standardized situations. These are essential functions of the job.

Technology: Perform basic computer skills including word processing and data entry on district-provided technology; Ability to watch video camera footage for long periods of time. These are essential functions of the job.

Other Skills and Abilities: Establish and maintain positive relationships with others while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries; Demonstrate excellent oral, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; Demonstrate excellent listening skills. These are essential functions of the job.

Physical Demands: Speak and hear in an environment where numerousconversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously; Move around the building to interact with and manage students/groups of students/visitors; Read handwritten or printed material; Ability to walk long distances; Ability to watch video camera footage for long periods of time; Ability to run short or long distances and be able to respond quickly in physically demanding situations. These are essential functions of the job.

Attendance: Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Conditions and Environment: The individualwho holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active. These are essential functions of the job.

Prospective and current employees with disabilities are encouragedto contact human resources to discuss reasonable accommodationsto perform the essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $19.50 to $27.30 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Safety/Security