Commissioned School Security Officer

Rogers School District; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Rogers School District in Rogers, Arkansas seeks a Commissioned School Security Officer to provide armed security for students, staff and visitors. Duties include patrolling buildings and grounds, preventing unauthorized access and promoting safety culture.

Requirements include being 21+, valid driver’s license, background checks, psychological exam, drug screening, vision/hearing report, and completion of CSSO training with annual refreshers and biennial renewals.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must clear Arkansas State Police and FBI background checks
• Must pass a psychological exam
• Must submit to random drug screenings
• Must provide a current vision and hearing report
• Must complete a 60 hour minimum three phased CSSO training and pass a final examination
• Must complete a refresher course of training every year
• Must complete a renewal three phase course of training every two years

Responsibilities

• Engage an active shooter with lethal force if necessary
• Prevent access to school buildings and grounds by unauthorized visitors
• Promote a culture of safety and security on school grounds
• Provide armed security for all occupants of school buildings and grounds
• Participate in safety walk throughs and building assessments
• Assist with building drills and other emergency procedures
• Assist with car rider, bus rider, and crosswalk duties
• Monitor the school’s emergency management system and security cameras
• Provide safety and security trainings to students, families, staff, and the community
• Obtain a CDL and drive a school bus
• Prepare reports
• Collaborate with district and school administrators
• Collaborate with first responders for ongoing training
• Abide by all state and federal laws and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

Commissioned School Security Officer

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Job Details

Job ID: 5967606

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Descriptions and Duties:

The Commissioned School Security Officer (CSSO) will provide armed security for students, staff, and visitors in Rogers Schools. CSSOs will patrol school buildings and building grounds to prevent unauthorized visitors and to promote a culture of safety and security. Applicants with a law enforcement or military background are preferred but not required. CSSO duties will include but are not limited to:

• To engage an active shooter with lethal force if necessary
• Prevent access to school buildings and grounds by unauthorized visitors
• Promote a culture of safety and security on school grounds
• Provide armed security for all occupants of school buildings and grounds
• Participate in safety walk throughs and building assessments
• Assist with building drills and other emergency procedures
• Assist with car rider, bus rider, and crosswalk duties
• Monitor the school’s emergency management system and security cameras
• Provide safety and security trainings to students, families, staff, and the community
• Obtain a CDL and drive a school bus
• Prepare reports
• Collaborate with district and school administrators
• Collaborate with first responders for ongoing training
• Abide by all state and federal laws and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

CSSO Requirements:

• Act 393 of 2015, mandates training requirements for CSSOs in Arkansas
• Applicants must be 21 years or older
• Applicants must have a valid drivers license
• Applicants must clear the Arkansas State Police and FBI background checks
• Applicants must pass a psychological exam
• Applicants must submit to random drug screenings
• Applicants must provide a current vision and hearing report
• Applicants must complete a 60 hour minimum three phased CSSO training and pass a final examination
• Applicants must complete a refresher course of training every year
• Applicants must complete a renewal three phase course of training every two years

Contract: 8 hours per day, 190 days per year

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $32,000 to $45,800 Per Year

Contact Information

• Keith Foster
• Phone: [phone]