Commissioned School Security Officer (Helena)

KIPP Delta Public Schools; Helena-West Helena (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

KIPP Delta Public Schools is seeking a Commissioned School Security Officer to ensure a safe and secure learning environment. This role involves monitoring campus security, responding to incidents, and collaborating with local law enforcement. The CSSO will support school staff and foster a positive school climate while adhering to Arkansas State Police licensing standards.

Qualifications

• Responsible for monitoring campus security and responding to incidents.
• Ensures a safe and supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide a visible and proactive security presence throughout the school campus.
• Respond to incidents involving threats and disturbances.
• Maintain daily activity logs and incident reports.

Skills

Security Awareness

Incident Response

Collaboration

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

Campus Safety and Response

• Provide a visible and proactive security presence throughout the school campus.
• Respond to incidents involving threats, unauthorized persons, disturbances, and other emergencies.
• Monitor building entrances, parking lots, and access points to prevent unauthorized entry.
• Conduct regular safety and security patrols of the campus interior and exterior.
• Implement and uphold all school safety procedures, including drills and emergency response protocols.
• Support school staff in de-escalating student behavioral situations with professionalism and care.

Collaboration and Prevention

• Partner with school leadership, local law enforcement, and emergency services.
• Attend and participate in threat assessment and safety planning meetings.
• Serve as a safety awareness and prevention resource to school staff and students.
• Build a rapport with students and staff, contributing to a positive school climate.

Reporting and Documentation

• Maintain daily activity logs and incident reports as school and ASP policy requires.
• Assist with the investigation of security-related concerns and provide written documentation.
• Participate in post-incident debriefings and drill evaluations.

Other Responsibilities (As Needed)
This description outlines the position's primary duties; however, CSSOs may be required to perform other job-related tasks as directed by a supervisor to ensure smooth school operations.