Building Security Officer - Female BFOQ Assignment

Clay; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

South Bend Community School Corp in South Bend, Indiana, is seeking a Building Security Officer for a Female BFOQ assignment. The role focuses on maintaining order, enforcing policies, and handling security duties for the school community.

Starting date is immediate; the position runs for the school year at about $20 per hour. Applicants must meet residency/visa requirements and be able to perform physical and emergency duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with security training or experience.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Knowledge of standard security procedures and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Patrols and monitors school facilities to deter violations and maintain safety.
• Conducts mandated same-sex searches as directed.
• Assists in emergencies and crisis situations and coordinates with staff.
• Maintains security logs and reports; supports administrative staff as needed.
• Tests and enforces student privacy and safety protocols.

Skills

English proficiency

Human relations

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Security-related coursework

College-level security courses

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Building Security Officer - Female BFOQ Assignment

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Job Details

Job ID: 5947564

Application Deadline: Jun 07, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Building Security Officer - Female BFOQ Assignment

Position Title:Building Security Officer - Female BFOQ Assignment

Salary Range: $20 per hour

Contract Length: School Year

Immediate Supervisor: Building Prinicpal

Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BGOQ) Notice:
This positfon is restricted exclusively to female applicants pursuant to Title VII of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e-2(e)(1)). Sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BGOQ) necessary for the normal operation of this specific role, as duties strictly require conducting mandatory, same-sex physical searches and supervising sex-segregated private facilities (such as female restrooms and locker rooms) to ensure student privacy and safety.

Position Summary:
The School Security Officer maintains order and discipline, preventing crime,
investigating student code violations of school board policies, and detaining students violating
the law or school board policies on school property or at school-sponsored events and is
responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and welfare of all students, faculty, staff, and visitors in the assigned school. Position assists the administrative staff with enforcing policies and procedures for safe and orderly schools at the building level.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Patrols and monitors 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.
• Conduct mandatory same-sex physical searches of female students, lockers, and personal belongings as directed.
• Monitor female-segregated areas (e.g. restrooms, locker rooms) to ensure safety and privacy compliance.
• Detects, investigates and reports unauthorized or suspicious persons, vehicles and activities.
• Assists administrators and staff in crisis and emergency situations.
• Supervises and directs pupil movement.
• Notifies the supervisor, administrative staff, police, fire department, or other appropriate authorities of security or emergency situations.
• Conducts searches when directed to do so, lockers and etc .
• Investigates student violations of school board policies and prepare reports of the results.
• Works with school administrators and law enforcement in handling serious student offenses and law violations.
• Testifies in court and at School Board Disciplinary Control Panels hearings as required.
• Assists with fire drills and other emergency building evacuations.
• Supervises classroom behavior in lieu of faculty.
• Maintain security records, logs and reports.
• Attends and successfully completes all staff development training as required by state law of directed by the Public Service Department.
• Abides by Public Service Department guidelines, directives and post orders.
• Reads and responds to email communications.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor, principal or other appropriate administrator.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with some experience or training in a security related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the noted knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Must possess knowledge of, and ability to apply, standard security procedures and best
• 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.
• Must possess the ability to read, write, speak and understand stand English.
• Must have basic skills using Microsoft Office programs.
• Completion of college-level courses in the area of security, psychology, emergency management and criminal justice preferred.
• Must possess excellent human relations skills.

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 25 lbs., sit, stand, walk, speak, hear and use close vision. Must have the ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to key a two-way radio microphone, operate a keyboard, and use a lock and key; hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; articulate information in an emergency situation; use physical agility and strength to defend self and detain persons using force if necessary; and have the visual acuity necessary to observe and comprehend student movement.

Work Environment

Duties are normally performed inside a school/classroom environment and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jason Zook , CTE Principal
• Clay
• Email: [e-mail]

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