Safety Associate - MHS

Mooresville High School; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mooresville High School, part of the Mooresville Graded School District, is seeking a Safety Associate to support school safety and security. The role emphasizes professionalism, compassion, and collaboration with the administrative team to implement safety plans and respond to incidents.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and at least 2 years in campus security or public safety; a bachelor's in criminal justice is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; 2+ years in campus security or public safety.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice.
• Ability to monitor and report safety concerns to administration.

Responsibilities

• Direct traffic during arrival and dismissal to ensure safe movement.
• Monitor parking lots and report safety concerns.
• Assist with hallways, crosswalks, and high-traffic areas.
• Monitor weapon detection operations and vape detector alerts.
• Review security cameras as directed by administration.
• Support campus security during events and emergencies.
• Maintain professional presence with students, staff, visitors.
• Report safety incidents promptly to administrators.

Skills

Security experience

Emergency response

Public safety

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice (preferred)

Job description

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Safety Associate - MHS

Mooresville Graded School District Mooresville High School - Mooresville, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5911039
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Mooresville Graded School District

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Safety Associate

Purpose of Position: Under general supervision, this role performs security services with a focus on safety, professionalism and compassion. The role assists the school administrative team in implementing and managing plans designed to effectively address security and school safety needs.

Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent; 2 + years experience in campus security, public safety or similar field that includes experience with emergency response and/or preparedness. Preferred - Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice

Reports to: Principal Mooresville High School or designee

Major Responsibilities:

• Direct traffic during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal to support the safe movement of students, staff, buses, and vehicles.
• Monitor student parking lots throughout the school day and report safety or security concerns to administration.
• Assist with class-change supervision, including monitoring hallways, entrances, and high-traffic areas.
• Provide crosswalk duty and assist students with safely navigating campus.
• Assist with and monitor weapon detection operations during arrival and throughout the school day.
• Walk hallways and common areas regularly to provide a visible safety presence and address concerns as they arise.
• Monitor and respond appropriately to vape detector alerts, following school procedures and notifying administration when needed.
• Assist with monitoring and reviewing school security cameras as directed by administration.
• Support the administration with student supervision and campus security during special events, activities, and emergency situations.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and orderly campus, including addressing minor maintenance concerns when needed and reporting larger maintenance or safety issues to appropriate staff.
• Participate in regular meetings with the school administrative team to review safety concerns, trends, upcoming events, and areas requiring additional attention.
• Assist with implementing and monitoring school safety procedures and emergency protocols.
• Maintain a professional, positive, and approachable presence when interacting with students, staff, families, and visitors.
• Communicate safety concerns, incidents, and unusual activity promptly to the appropriate administrator.
• Assist with other safety, supervision, and campus-related responsibilities as assigned by the administration.

Background Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of state and local policies and procedures regarding the administration of security/school safety programs.
• Considerable knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
• Considerable knowledge of the current literature, trends, methods, and developments in the areas of security and school safety.
• Considerable knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• General knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization, and administration.
• Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of audiences as necessitated by work assignments.
• Possess knowledge of school behavior guidelines.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Knowledge of appropriate responses for emergency situations.
• Understands the growth and development of assigned students.

Physical Requirements:

• Must sit, stand, walk, and drive throughout the workday and must lift up to 35 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be able to push/pull with 35 lbs. of force.
• Have 20/20 vision in both eyes or correctable to 20/20 with corrective lenses in both eyes.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Must be able to handle personal stress and possible physical emergencies.
• Must be physically able to walk around all areas of the facilities and grounds.

Terms of Employment: 10 month position; Non-Exempt; MGSD Salary Schedule NC 05

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Samone Graham , Principal
• Mooresville High School
• Email: [e-mail]

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