High School Security Officer

Ansonia Board Of Education; Ansonia (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ansonia Board Of Education is hiring a Security Officer for Ansonia High School, responsible for ensuring the safety and security of students and staff. This role requires strong communication skills, a high school diploma, and prior experience in security, along with the ability to respond effectively to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience or training in a security related field.
• Knowledge of standard security procedures and best practices.
• Ability to apply security protocols and intervene in crises.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and patrol school grounds to enforce laws and policies.
• Assist in crisis situations and notify appropriate authorities.
• Prepare reports on student violations and maintain security records.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Basic computer skills

Human relations and de-escalation skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Microsoft Office programs

Job description

Position Type:'); '
Security/ Security - 10-Months

Date Posted:
6/9/2025

Location:
Ansonia High School

Date Available:
08/20/2025

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Assist in maintaining a positive school environment and establish a positive rapport with students.

Patrols and monitors assigned areas of the school buildings, grounds and parking lots to deter, detect, report and stop violations of the law and/or school board policies.

Detects, investigates and reports unauthorized or suspicious persons, vehicles and activities.

Assists administrators and staff in crisis and emergency situations.
Supervises and directs pupil movement.

Notifies the administrative staff, police, fire department, or other appropriate authorities of security or emergency situations.

Prepare reports of student violations of school board policies and the results.

Works with school administrators and law enforcement officials in handling serious student offenses and law violations.

Testifies in court and at School Board Disciplinary Committee hearings as required.

Assists with fire drills and other emergency building evacuations.

Maintains security records, logs and reports.

Attends and successfully completes all staff development training as required by state law or directed by the Superintendent of his/her designee.

Abides by Ansonia Board of Education policies and procedures.

Reads and responds to email communications.

Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

High school diploma(or equivalency)

Two years of experience or trainingin a security related field or equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential functions of the position

Knowledge of, and the ability to apply, standard security procedures and best practices

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently

Basic computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Office programs

Excellent human relations and de-escalation skills

Ability to quickly acquire knowledge of School Board policies and procedures and Student Rights and Responsibilities

Security experience in a public school setting is preferred

Completion of college-level courses in the area of security, psychology, emergency management, or criminal justice;

Connecticut Guard Card

HIgh School Security Officer.docx

Ansonia Public Schools
Job Description
Job Title: Ansonia High School Security Officer
Supervisor: Principal or his designee
Work Year: 180 days

Work Environment:
Duties are normally performed inside a school/classroom environmentand outdoors in all weather conditions.

Work Hours: 7:00am to 3:00 pm

POSITION OVERVIEW
Responsible for maintaining order and discipline, preventing crime, investigating student violations of school board policies, and detaining students violating the law or school
board policies on school property or at school-sponsored events and is responsible solely for
ensuring the safety, security, and welfare of all students, faculty, staff, and visitors in the assigned school. Position assists the administrative staff with enforcing policies and procedures for safe and orderly schools at the building level.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS

• Assist in maintaining a positive school environment and establish a positive rapport with students.
• Patrols and monitors assigned areas of the school buildings, grounds and parking lots to deter, detect, report and stop violations of the law and/or school board policies.
• Detects, investigates and reports unauthorized or suspicious persons, vehicles and activities.
• Assists administrators and staff in crisis and emergency situations.
  Supervises and directs pupil movement.
• Notifies the administrative staff, police, fire department, or other appropriate authorities of security or emergency situations.
• Prepare reports of student violations of school board policies and the results.
• Works with school administrators and law enforcement officials in handling serious student offenses and law violations.
• Testifies in court and at School Board Disciplinary Committee hearings as required.
• Assists with fire drills and other emergency building evacuations.
• Maintains security records, logs and reports.
• Attends and successfully completes all staff development training as required by state law or directed by the Superintendent of his/her designee.
• Abides by Ansonia Board of Education policies and procedures.
• Reads and responds to email communications.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Performs other related duties as assigned by the principal, supervisor or other appropriate administrator.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND/OR ABILITIES

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma(or equivalency)
• Two years of experience or trainingin a security related field or equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential functions of the position
• Knowledge of, and the ability to apply, standard security procedures and best practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
• Basic computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Office programs
• Excellent human relations and de-escalation skills
• Ability to quickly acquire knowledge of School Board policies and procedures and Student Rights and Responsibilities
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Security experience in a public school setting is preferred
• Completion of college-level courses in the area of security, psychology, emergency management, or criminal justice;
• Connecticut Guard Card
  

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Must have the ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, key a two-way radio microphone, operate a keyboard, and use a lock and key; hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; articulate information in an emergency situation; use physical agility and strength to defend self and detain persons using force if necessary; and have the visual acuity necessary to observe and comprehend student movement.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The School Security Officer will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the principal, supervisor or appropriate administrator. Ansonia Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.