Campus Safety & Security Lead — Secondary

Chesterfield County Public Schools; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesterfield County Public Schools in Virginia seeks a dedicated school security officer to help maintain a safe learning environment. The role requires high visibility in halls, cafeterias, and grounds, working with administrators and local law enforcement.

You will respond to incidents, enforce policies, assist in investigations, and collaborate on emergency planning and drills with the School Safety Team. This is an on-site position that serves students and staff daily.

Responsibilities

• Assists school administrators in preventing personal injury, property loss, and disruption through routine patrol, crime prevention techniques, surveillance, emergency response, recovery of property, etc.
• Patrols assigned areas, buildings, grounds, and parking lots to prevent student disruptions, fire, theft, vandalism, and unauthorized/illegal entry and other activities that detract from a safe, secure, and orderly school environment.
• Enforces School Board policies and procedures regarding the conduct of persons on school property.
• Assists principal and staff in stopping altercations, arguments, or other forms of disruptive or illegal behavior.
• Assists school administrators in conducting investigations of student violations: i.e., collecting witness or participant statements, reviewing surveillance footage, etc.
• As directed, assists in student searches for illegal substances or weapons.
• Ensures that parked vehicles are properly registered.
• Ensures that individuals on school grounds have legitimate business with the school, and either escorts unauthorized persons off school property or waits with them for police assistance as needed.
• Inspects the physical security of the building: to include checking doors, windows, gates, fences, locks, lights, heating, and fire equipment; and reports any unusual conditions or maintenance problems to appropriate staff.
• Works with school officials and staff to maintain and correct problems, promote safety, and promote pride and ownership of school facilities among students.
• Patrols night functions, such as meetings, student activities, and athletic events as requested.
• Renders first aid and CPR as appropriate.
• Collaborates with and assists public safety (police, fire, EMT) personnel who respond to calls at school or on school grounds.
• Offers testimony in court or before the School Board as needed.
• Serves as a member of the School Safety Team and assists with emergency planning, training, and drills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Chesterfield County Public Schools in Virginia seeks a dedicated school security officer to help maintain a safe learning environment. The role requires high visibility in halls, cafeterias, and grounds, working with administrators and local law enforcement.

You will respond to incidents, enforce policies, assist in investigations, and collaborate on emergency planning and drills with the School Safety Team. This is an on-site position that serves students and staff daily.