School Safety Officer - Armed

NOLA Protection; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

NOLA Protection Group is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Armed Security Officer to safeguard Louise S. McGehee School in New Orleans. The role emphasizes access control, campus safety, and professional presence at the gate.

Ideal candidates have prior law enforcement or military background, possess an active Louisiana armed security license, and demonstrate strong de-escalation and communication skills. Join a team committed to safety and discretion.

Qualifications

• Prior law enforcement, military, or high-level armed security experience preferred.
• Active Louisiana LSBPSE Armed Security Officer registration or immediate eligibility.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-de-escalation skills.
• Ability to stay calm, discreet, and solution-focused under pressure.
• Dependability, punctuality, and strict adherence to post protocols.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors on campus.
• Control access to the main gate at 2343 Prytania Street and greet people.
• Provide a visible, professional presence to deter threats and respond to security issues.
• Calmly investigate suspicious situations and coordinate with administrators, patrols, and NOPD when needed.
• Maintain communication with administrators and ensure gate coverage during breaks.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Conflict de-escalation

Calm under pressure

Dependable and punctual

Law enforcement/military experience

Education

LSBPSE Armed Security Officer registration

Job description

NOLA Protection Group is seeking a dedicated, highly professional Part-Time Armed Security Officer to serve at Louise S. McGehee School. The Armed Security Officer is responsible for safeguarding students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors while maintaining a controlled, welcoming environment at the main access point. Candidates with prior law enforcement or military backgrounds are strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities & Post Duties

• Campus & Student Safety: Ensure the overall safety and security of all students, faculty, staff, and visitors across the campus property.

• Access Control & Greeting: Control access to the main gate at 2343 Prytania Street while greeting parents, students, employees, and guests with warmth and appropriate discretion.

• Deterrence & Response: Provide a visible, approachable, and professional presence to deter and respond appropriately to potential security threats or suspicious activity.

• Incident Management & Investigation: Calmly and discreetly investigate suspicious situations. Coordinate with school administrators, NOLA Protection Group patrol, and local authorities (NOPD) when intervention or formal response is required.

• Post Continuity & Communication: Maintain constant communication with school administrators regarding security concerns. Communicate with the Director of Facilities prior to stepping away from post (including brief breaks) to ensure continuous gate coverage. Ensure a fellow team member covers the gate during breaks or perimeter/interior patrols.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Prior experience in law enforcement, military service, or high-level armed security is strongly preferred.

• Licensing: Active Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners (LSBPSE) Armed Security Officer registration (or immediate eligibility to certify).

• Skills:

  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-de-escalation skills.

  • Ability to remain calm, discreet, and solution-focused under pressure.

  • Dependability, punctuality, and strict adherence to post protocols.

Core Values Alignment

All NOLA Protection Group team members are expected to embody our core values of PRAISE :

• P rofessionalism

• R esourceful

• A ccountable

• I ntegListView

• S afety

• E xcellence

Starting pay for qualified applicants is $18.00 per hour