Off-Duty Police Security, Part-time

Special School District of St. Louis County

St. Louis (MO)

On-site

USD 63,000 - 89,000

Part time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Workers' compensation insurance
Part-time schedule across multiple SSD

Job summary

The Special School District Saint Louis County is seeking an off-duty police security officer for district-wide, part-time coverage in St. Louis County, Missouri.

You will build relationships with staff and students, respond to incidents, and work across SSD schools on varied days during the school year. Typical shift is 7 AM to 4 PM with responsibilities including maintaining a safe environment and adhering to district policies.

Qualifications

  • Must be a commissioned police officer with at least one year of experience.
  • Must obtain an annual St Louis County security license.
  • Must release fingerprints for a national criminal history check.
  • Must hold a current armed St. Louis County Security license.

Responsibilities

  • Provide a safe learning and work environment for students and staff.
  • Respond to misdemeanor or felony in progress unless directed otherwise by management.

Skills

Law enforcement background
Security awareness
Crisis intervention

Education

Police officer certification
Armed security license
Background check clearance

Job description

Special School District Saint Louis County *DISTRICT WIDE - St. Louis, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Off-Duty Police Security, Part-time
Special School District Saint Louis County *DISTRICT WIDE - St. Louis, Missouri Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Special School District of St. Louis County Missouri

Job Details
Job ID: 5216973
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Aug 26, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Off Duty Police Security, Part-time

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Special School District (SSD) is committed to keeping our students safe and secure. As an SSD off-duty police security provider, you will build relationships with staff and students to cultivate a positive, responsive environment in which all District stakeholders feel welcomed and respected. You will be required to respond to any misdemeanor or felony acts in progress, unless otherwise directed by District staff. You will be assigned to various locations at SSD schools throughout the county and work part-time, various days each month, throughout the school year. Working hours are typically 7 AM to 4 PM.

You should consider applying for this position if your values align with SSD's core values of equity, commitment, and collaboration. SSD staff are expected to understand and have a deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and for that commitment to be evident in their work.

CLASSIFICATION

Non Exempt

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • To provide a safe learning and work environment for the students and staff of Special School District
  • Security is to respond to any misdemeanor or felony in progress unless directed otherwise from management staff

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

  • Retired or former law enforcement officers or retired military police.
  • Retired or former law enforcement in the past five years preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

  • Full-time, paid, commissioned police officer with a minimum of one year experience required
  • Applicants must obtain an annual St Louis County security license
  • Applicants will be required to release their fingerprints for a national criminal history check
  • A current armed St. Louis County Security license required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and policy and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively one-on-one and before groups.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to collect and graph skill programming and behavior data, add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and percentages.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to problem-solve and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and/or oral diagram form.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties and responsibilities of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, stand, move and walk at a brisk pace, sit, and use hands and arms to handle, feel and reach. The position requires the ability to accompany students anywhere on school premises. The employee is occasionally required to stoop or kneel and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Additionally, the employee must be physically able to implement all Board of Education Policies, District procedures. The employee must be physically able to react and intervene quickly during crisis situations, such as but not limited to the following circumstances: student elopement, physical altercations involving students, or any situation that requires physical intervention to maintain student safety.

DISCLAIMER

The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

EEOC STATEMENT

Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. To request an ADA Accommodation, please contact our Director of ADA and Accessibility for Staff at 314-989-8299. For TTY, contact RelayMO711 or 1-800-735-2966.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary $55.00/hr

Benefits

  • SSD provides workers compensation insurance to all employees including police officers working security.

EVALUATION

The employee will be evaluated periodically.

Board Approved Date: March 2012

Revised: December 2022, June 2023

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $55 to $55 Hourly
Job Categories:

Career and Technical Education > Law Enforcement

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Support Staff > Safety/Security

Job Requirements
  • Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
  • Special School District Human Resources
  • 12110 Clayton Road
  • Town & Country, Missouri 63131
  • Phone: 314-989-8100
  • Email: hr@ssdmo.atlassian.net
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