N26/27 SCHOOL SECURITY COOR (200)

Arlington Public Schools; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlington Public Schools is seeking a dedicated School Security Coordinator to protect students, staff and visitors on Arlington campuses. You will monitor entrances, escort individuals, assist with safety procedures, and maintain a visible security presence during school hours and events.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, with a preferred bachelor’s degree in a related field and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, security management, homeland security, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiate contact with individuals on school grounds to assure visitor authorization.
• Monitor gates and entry points to ensure proper identification and escort of visitors.
• Assist administration in safety searches and de-escalate confrontations on school property.
• Escort students and assist administrators and law enforcement during emergencies and drills.
• Maintain visibility via campus patrols and coordinate parking and bus regulations.
• Respond to inquiries regarding campus security and report criminal activity as directed.

Skills

Safety practices

Office software

Record keeping

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Law Enforcement / Criminal Justice / Security Management / Homeland Security or related field (preferred)

Job description

• Initiate contact with individuals on school grounds or surrounding property to assure visitor authorization.
• Manages school access by monitoring gates and other points of entry throughout the school to ensure that students possess permission to leave school grounds, parents, visitors, vendors, and contractors are appropriately identified and escorted.
• Assists administration in performing searches of students and school property. Deescalates confrontations between students, parents, visitors, and community members while on school property.
• Escorts students to and from class and the main office as requested by administrators and staff. Assist administrators and law enforcement during emergency drills, investigations, and safety inspections. Maintain a high level of visibility on campus through hallway foot patrols of assigned areas during, before and after school hours. Oversees and coordinates parking and bus regulations on school grounds and reports accidents on school property.
• Monitor and assist in controlling crowds at special and athletic events; observe and report misuse of facilities, vandalism, or other unauthorized activities. Work collaboratively with school site administration and law enforcement personnel in the coordination of security services.
• Responds to inquiries from students and parents regarding campus security issues for the purpose of providing information, direction and/or referral for addressing inquiry.
• Report observances of any evidence pertaining to criminal activity to school administration and law enforcement authorities as directed.
• Assists with developing effective school-community relations and in maintaining a human relations climate which promotes a positive school environment. Participate in required training and professional development as it relates to the responsibilities and functions of the position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: walking, running, lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling. Generally, the work requires 10% sitting, 70% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed under temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

HAZARDS/UNUSUAL DEMANDS

May be required to testify in court. May be required to operate school vehicles in the performance of assigned duties. Observation and supervision of parent pick-up and drop-off traffic areas may be needed at times but at no times will traffic control and/or directing traffic be performed by the School Safety Coordinator.

EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent (e.g., General Education Development, G.E.D.) required. Bachelor’s Degree in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Security Management, Homeland Security, or a related field preferred. Must be 21 years of age or older and successfully pass a finger-print background check. Two (2) years of experience or training in a security related field is required. Experience providing safety/security in an education setting (i.e., K-12, high-education, etc.) is preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

A valid state issued Driver’s License. Must possess a School Security Officer (SSO) Certification as defined by the Virginia Code or be able to obtain it within 30 days of assignment/hire.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

This position requires the skills to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment including software; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

This position requires the knowledge to perform basic math; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include health standards and hazards, safety practices and procedures.

This position requires the ability to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances: work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment.

Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include adapting to changing work priorities. communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team. setting priorities; working with frequent and sustained interruptions.

Please Note: Arlington Public Schools receives a high volume of applications for many positions. As a result, only candidates who are identified as meeting the qualifications and whose experience and skills best align with the needs of the school, department, or office may be contacted for an interview. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, submission of an application does not guarantee an interview or individual contact regarding the status of an application.

Salary Range: 46,752.00-76,576.00

Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy G-2.30, Employee Relations – Equal Employment Opportunity - that “Employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability.”

Job Info

• Job Identification 1803
• Job Category Classified
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA, 22206, US (On-site)