Night-Shift School Security Patrol

School Climate and Safety; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Roanoke City School District School Climate & Safety in Roanoke, Virginia hires a Patrol Security Officer to protect staff, students, and property through building and perimeter patrols, parking lots, and access control.

This unarmed role emphasizes safety, incident reporting, and cooperation with local police. Working a night shift 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM from Tuesday night through Sunday morning, you will help maintain secure, respectful school environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma (or equivalency) with some security experience.
• Knowledge of standard security procedures and best practices.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand standard English.
• Must possess a valid Virginia driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Performs security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle.
• Performs building checks to identify problems inside the building.
• Watches for irregular or unusual conditions creating security or safety hazards.
• Notifies police or fire department in case of fire or unauthorized presence.
• Assists police or fire department for building access.
• Warns violators of rules (loitering, smoking, or forbidden articles).
• Monitors entrances and exits for authorized access.
• Investigates accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities.
• Provides courteous assistance to customers, employees and visitors.
• Substitutes for Central Station as needed.
• Follows district requirements and School Board policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Security procedures

Ethical guidelines

Security trends

Microsoft Office

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

College-level courses in security/criminal justice

Job description

Roanoke City School District School Climate & Safety in Roanoke, Virginia hires a Patrol Security Officer to protect staff, students, and property through building and perimeter patrols, parking lots, and access control.

This unarmed role emphasizes safety, incident reporting, and cooperation with local police. Working a night shift 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM from Tuesday night through Sunday morning, you will help maintain secure, respectful school environments.