Night School Security Patrol — On-Site Guardian

Prince William County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

PWCS seeks a School Security Patrol at night to conduct routine security rounds of schools, bus lots and facilities. Officers drive and patrol perimeters, remain visible, and coordinate with school staff.

This in-person role requires a Virginia driver’s license, background check, and ability to work irregular hours, overtime, and on special details. The position emphasizes deterrence over investigation and may involve weather challenges.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.
• Security experience is preferred; or any combination of experience and training.
• Must be 21 years of age at the date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Patrols school property to provide visibility and assistance to school administrators.
• Assists school administrators in maintaining order at events when requested.
• Prepares incident reports that occur during tour of duty.
• Lends support to police units for internal searches of buildings.
• Identifies trespassers and logs them for future reference.
• Detains trespassers when necessary.
• Ensures continuing maintenance on patrol vehicles.
• Performs duties of security patrol dispatcher when assigned.

Skills

Trespassing laws knowledge

Communication skills

Judgment

Computer skills

Education

High School or GED

Job description

PWCS seeks a School Security Patrol at night to conduct routine security rounds of schools, bus lots and facilities. Officers drive and patrol perimeters, remain visible, and coordinate with school staff.

This in-person role requires a Virginia driver’s license, background check, and ability to work irregular hours, overtime, and on special details. The position emphasizes deterrence over investigation and may involve weather challenges.