Safety Monitor

Oakland Elementary; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland Elementary in Suffolk, Virginia, is seeking a Safety Monitor to help maintain a safe and orderly school environment and monitor entry points. This full-time position requires basic computer skills and a high school diploma, with training in school security provided as needed.

Responsibilities include supervising visitors, patrolling hallways, and assisting with safety drills, while ensuring doors remain secured and logs are properly maintained.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work effectively with school staff, students and parents.
• Experience in security-related work preferred.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safe and orderly environment of the school campus.
• Monitors front entrance access.
• Maintains visitor log and issues passes.
• Monitors restrooms and hallways throughout the day.
• Ensures exit doors are locked at all times.
• Reports school violations to administration and assists with safety drills.

Skills

School safety procedures

Dealing with students and staff

Observation and alertness

Team communication

Following instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic computer skills

Experience in security related work preferred

Job description

Safety Monitor

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Job Details

Job ID: 5936101
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE

2501 SAFETY MONITOR - FULL-TIME 35 HOURS

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Performs intermediate paraprofessional work monitoring the behavior of students. Does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the principal.

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects, and some medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires stopping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, and noise.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge or skills associated with

• Maintains safe and orderly environment of the school campus
• Monitors front entrance access
• Maintains visitor log, checks IDs, issues visitor passes
• Monitors restrooms, halls, restrooms throughout the day
• Ensures that all exit doors are locked at all times
• Reports school violations to administration
• Assists administration with safety drills and crisis situations
• Agree to attend formal training on school security
• Other duties as assigned by the principal or supervisor as deemed appropriate

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• General knowledge of the practices concerning rules and regulations, and appropriate methods of dealing with misconduct;
• Ability to deal effectively with students and teachers;
• Ability to recognize and identify activities or situations which have or may become a problem or emergency requiring immediate attention;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students and the general public.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work effectively with school staff, students and parents
• Experience in security related work preferred
• Basic computer skills

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

AA/EOE STATEMENT

This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or national origin.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $22,928 to $29,386 Per Year

Job Categories

Support Staff > Safety/Security

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• School Administrative Offices
• Suffolk, Virginia 23434
• Phone: [phone]