Commissioned School Security Officer

Kippenc; Blytheville (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a Commissioned School Security Officer to ensure a safe, secure, and supportive environment for students. This role involves monitoring campus security, responding to incidents, and fostering a safety culture under the guidance of school leadership and the Arkansas State Police. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in law enforcement or military, along with a valid CSSO license. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to empowering students and expanding regional opportunities in a diverse and inclusive setting.

Qualifications

• Valid Commissioned School Security Officer license required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in law enforcement or security.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and secure learning environment for students.
• Monitor campus security and respond to incidents.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Military experience

School security knowledge

Emergency response

Trauma-informed practices

Behavioral de-escalation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

KIPP Delta Public Schools operates tuition-free, open-enrollment college-preparatory charter schools in the Arkansas Delta, serving over 1,200 students in Helena and Blytheville. Through a rigorous PreK-12 program and an asset-based approach, KIPP empowers students to discover their purpose and expand regional opportunities.

Job Description

The Commissioned School Security Officer (CSSO) ensures a safe, secure, and supportive learning environment. Working under the guidance of the school’s leadership and the Arkansas State Police (ASP), the CSSO is an armed and trained professional responsible for monitoring campus security, responding to incidents, and fostering a safety culture. This position is authorized under Act 393 of 2015 and follows Arkansas State Police (ASP) licensing standards for Commissioned School Security Officers. CSSOs complement school resource officers (SROs) where SROs may not be available full-time or district-wide.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

License: Valid Commissioned School Security Officer (CSSO) license issued by the Arkansas State Police required.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in law enforcement, military, or school security.

Must be at least 21 and pass a psychological evaluation, background check, fingerprinting, and drug screening.

Complete the 60-hour ASP CSSO required training in active shooter response, weapons handling and retention, medical response, and scenario-based drills.

Completion of 24 hours of annual continuing education in school security topics.

Strong understanding of school safety procedures, emergency response, and applicable Arkansas laws.

Ability to perform duties requiring extended periods of standing, walking, and occasional physical intervention.

Must be able and prepared to respond swiftly to emergencies under varying conditions and circumstances.

Prior training in trauma-informed practices, Youth Mental Health First Aid, or behavioral de-escalation.

Familiarity with school environments or experience working with children and adolescents.

KIPP Delta is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all of our students, families, teachers, staff and community members. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.