Safety, Security, Support Monitors (S3's)

Elephant's Fork Elementary; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Elephant's Fork Elementary in Suffolk, Virginia is hiring a Safety, Security, and Support Monitor (S3) to supervise students, monitor behavior, and support school staff during the day. Responsibilities include monitoring halls, lunch areas, and classrooms, assisting with weapons checks, and ensuring policy compliance.

Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma and preferred customer service experience, with strong communication and the ability to interact with students, staff, and visitors

Qualifications

• High School diploma (required).
• One year of customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to monitor students and communicate professionally.
• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students and activities outside the classroom.
• Monitor attendance, behavior, and student transitions.
• Enforce school policies for staff and visitors.
• Monitor halls, lunchroom and building for rule compliance.
• Assist with daily weapons checks and security measures.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Manage children

Mobility

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Security cameras

Metal detectors

Job description

Safety, Security, Support Monitors (S3's)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5896150

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE

2500 S3 - SAFETY, SECURITY, SUPPORT 10 MONTH

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Under the leadership of building administration and consultation from the Department of Administrative Services, this position is responsible for monitoring student behavior during the school day. Acts as supervisor of students in a variety of settings. Operate security cameras and radio communication systems. Performs responsible human support work assisting school administrators and classroom teachers by assisting with monitoring students in various locations; does related work as required.

This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / TYPICAL TASKS

• Supervise students and their activities outside the classroom.
• Serves as monitor of student attendance, behavior, and student transition.
• Holds students, staff, and visitors accountable for school policy.
• Monitors halls, lunchroom and entire building for rules compliance.
• Manages students during lunch (behavior issues will be referred to the teacher or building administrator according to guidelines established by the individual school site);
• Encourages good table manners, students’ personal accountability for their dining area; and appropriate noise levels;
• Participates in training sessions and meetings
• Delivers student messages;
• Communicates with students and school staff in a professional manner utilizing appropriate customer service and interpersonal skills;
• Communicates with appropriate staff on attendance and behavior issues or concerns;
• Checks student bathrooms and other areas for unauthorized activities;
• Assist with daily weapons checks and other security measures.

Additional Duties

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Primarily indoor supervision with occasional outside work. Dresses appropriately for the school environment. Responds appropriately in emergency situations. Enforces policies in a fair, firm and consistent manner.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent customer service skills;
• Good communication skills;
• Ability to manage children;
• Ability to stand and walk around up to 7.5 hours/day

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma
• One year of customer service experience is preferred

EQUIPMENT

Uses standard office equipment such as telephone, computer, security cameras, and metal detectors.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Travel)

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

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]