Safety Monitor

Young World Physical Education; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 22,147 - 28,436; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk Public Schools Lakeland High seeks a Safety Monitor to help maintain a safe, orderly school environment. The role involves monitoring entrances, logging visitors, supporting safety drills, and enforcing rules under the principal's supervision.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and an interest in school security. This full-time, onsite position offers a salary range of $22,147 to $28,436 per year and opportunities to contribute to campus safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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, checks IDs, issues visitor passes.
• Monitors restrooms, halls and 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.

Skills

Student monitoring

Safety procedures

Communication with staff

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Safety Monitor

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Job Details

Job ID: 5819924

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 12, 2026

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

• 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: $22,147 to $28,436 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]