Campus Safety Detail Officer - Casual | $70/hr

ACHS King Street Campus; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

ACHS King Street Campus in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Detail Patrol Officer (Casual) to provide a visible law-enforcement presence around the exterior perimeter of Minnie Howard and King Street campuses. Officers are off-duty APD officers performing secondary employment, patrolling grounds and parking areas to deter safety concerns.

The Casual role supports Safety and Security Services, reporting to the Director of Safety and Security and the School Principal, and requires active APD status,

Qualifications

• Must be an active, sworn Alexandria Police Department officer in good standing.
• Authorized by the Alexandria Police Department to perform secondary employment.
• Must possess all certifications, training, equipment, and law-enforcement authority required by the Alexandria Police Department.
• Knowledge of APD policies, ACPS procedures, and school-based safety practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with students, staff, families, and members of the public.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and respond appropriately to developing or emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a highly visible law-enforcement presence around the exterior perimeter of the assigned campus.
• Conduct regular patrols of school grounds, parking areas, bus areas, athletic areas, exterior access points, and other designated locations.
• Monitor for suspicious persons, vehicles, behavior, or activity that may present a safety or security concern.
• Identify, deter, and respond to fighting, disorderly conduct, trespassing, unauthorized entry, and other unlawful or disruptive activity.
• Help deter student elopement by monitoring campus boundaries and areas commonly used by students attempting to leave school grounds without authorization.
• Intervene in criminal activity and emergencies consistent with applicable law, APD policies, training, and established ACPS procedures.
• Request additional police, fire, emergency medical, or school-based resources when circumstances require additional assistance.
• Maintain communication with Safety and Security Services, school administrators, School Resource Officers, and other assigned security personnel.
• Document significant incidents, enforcement actions, suspicious activity, and other required information in accordance with APD and ACPS reporting requirements.
• Preserve evidence, identify witnesses, and provide information necessary for follow-up investigations when appropriate.
• Provide professional assistance and direction to students, staff, visitors, and community members while maintaining appropriate boundaries and confidentiality.

Skills

Active officer

Secondary employment

Policy knowledge

Communication

Job description

ACHS King Street Campus in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Detail Patrol Officer (Casual) to provide a visible law-enforcement presence around the exterior perimeter of Minnie Howard and King Street campuses. Officers are off-duty APD officers performing secondary employment, patrolling grounds and parking areas to deter safety concerns.

The Casual role supports Safety and Security Services, reporting to the Director of Safety and Security and the School Principal, and requires active APD status,