Campus Safety Officer – Protect & Support Our Schools

Fall River Public Schools; Mechanicsville (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Fall River Public Schools in Fall River, MA, seeks a Safety Officer to provide a safe and secure environment for learning during and after school hours.

The position reports to the Director of Operations/Facilities and engages with school leadership to maintain safety protocols, manage access control, and respond to incidents.

Candidates must meet the listed qualifications, pass background checks, and be prepared to obtain CPI and CPR/First Aid training.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ with a high school diploma or GED.
• Pass an in-house physical ability test.
• Pass an in-house safety officer training course.
• Strong work ethic and initiative for continuous improvement.
• Physical ability and stamina for ongoing work.
• Dependability and reliability with a positive attitude.
• Meet attendance requirements.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Clear CORI/SORI/fingerprint and medical screenings.
• Ability to obtain CPI and CPR/First Aid training.
• Ability to follow instructions and relate to school leadership and public.
• Capable of working in inclement weather and handling crises.

Responsibilities

• Assist school leadership in maintaining a safe environment for students, staff, and families.
• Patrol interior entrances, passageways, and common areas to enforce safety protocols.
• Monitor traffic flow and enforce vehicle-free zones around facilities.
• Pre-qualify visitors and contractors; manage sign-in, badges, and access control.
• Control disturbances and assist in investigations of safety incidents.
• Use metal detectors and bag checks as needed; coordinate with police and EMTs.
• Maintain logs and prepare security-related reports.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Dependability

Attitude/courteous

Attendance

Crisis response

Professional judgement

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Fall River Public Schools in Fall River, MA, seeks a Safety Officer to provide a safe and secure environment for learning during and after school hours.

The position reports to the Director of Operations/Facilities and engages with school leadership to maintain safety protocols, manage access control, and respond to incidents.

Candidates must meet the listed qualifications, pass background checks, and be prepared to obtain CPI and CPR/First Aid training.