School Safety & Security (Immediate Hire)

ACE Amandla Charter School; Security (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

403B

Paid PTO

Job summary

ACE Amandla Charter School is seeking a School Safety & Security Officer to maintain a safe, structured school environment through active supervision and consistent enforcement of expectations. The role emphasizes proactive engagement, communication, and collaboration with staff to prevent incidents before they arise.

The position requires a proactive approach, reliability, and the ability to respond quickly to safety concerns.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis (Required).
• Experience working in a high school or youth-focused setting (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Actively monitor hallways, stairwells, bathrooms, and common areas throughout the school day.
• Respond promptly to radio calls for safety concerns and support needs.
• Enforce the Student Code of Conduct consistently and fairly.
• Ensure students are supervised and in appropriate locations at all times during transitions and arrivals/dismissals.
• Assist with recruitment efforts and maintain a welcoming environment for visitors.

Skills

Active supervision

De-escalation

Communication

Professionalism

Initiative

Job description

Title

School Safety & Security (Immediate Hire)

Description

25-26 SCHOOL YEAR

School Safety & Security

Our Vision

ACE Amandla Charter High School is an inclusive community that prepares students for rewarding careers in architecture, construction, and engineering.

Our Mission

ACE Amandla Charter High School seeks to prepare students academically and socially with the skills needed for post-secondary success by providing high quality instruction, real world experiences, and comprehensive support in a professional environment.

Our Long Term Instructional Goals

Students at ACE Amandla are collaborative and critical problem solvers who actively participate in relevant project-based learning. We encourage students to be curious and reflective learners who are self-advocates and communicators.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 403B
• Paid PTO

Requirements

Position Summary:

The Safety & Security Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe, structured, and orderly school environment through active supervision, consistent enforcement of school expectations, and positive student interactions.

This role requires a proactive approach. Staff are expected to take initiative, remain actively engaged, and help prevent issues before they arise.

Core Expectations

• Maintain active supervision at all times by continuously monitoring assigned areas
• Respond promptly to all radio calls for support and safety concerns
• Ensure students are supervised and in appropriate locations at all times
• Demonstrate professionalism and uphold school expectations consistently
• Exercise initiative and sound judgment without requiring direction

School Safety & Security Key Job Responsibilities

Supervision & Safety

• Actively monitor hallways, stairwells, bathrooms, and common areas throughout the school day
• Ensure students are in class or moving with purpose during transitions
• Monitor restrooms in alignment with school expectations, including limiting occupancy and preventing misuse
• Provide active supervision of the cafeteria, ensuring students are seated, expectations are followed, and lunch procedures are maintained, including monitoring lunch flow and maintaining accurate lunch counts
• Promptly respond to radio calls and take immediate action to address any situations that threaten the safety of students, staff, or visitors; report concerns to the Director of Climate & Culture
• When assigned to the front door, ensure all visitors follow visitor protocol.
• Maintain hallways and common areas that are free of clutter to ensure safe and unobstructed movement throughout the building
• Assist with the posting and maintenance of school signage to support clear communication and organization within the building

Arrival & Dismissal

• Perform morning entry procedures, including:
  • Bag checks and metal detector screening in accordance with school protocols
  • Ensuring efficient, safe, and orderly entry of students
  • Maintain continuous supervision during arrival, including coverage of both entry procedures and common areas such as the lunchroom
• Ensure consistent supervision of all areas during arrival procedures
• Supervise dismissal to ensure:
  • Safe, orderly exit of students
  • Appropriate student behavior during dismissal
  • Monitoring of school exits and surrounding areas as assigned

Student Management & Accountability

• Enforce the Student Code of Conduct consistently and fairly while documenting instances of student noncompliance
• Conduct locker searches as directed by administration
• Ensure no students are unsupervised at any time

Uniforms & Materials Management

• Conduct daily uniform checks and address non-compliance
• Distribute and collect loaner uniforms and maintain accurate records
• Assist with the organization and distribution of lockers and technology

Culture & Student Interaction

• Build positive and professional relationships with students
• Maintain a calm, respectful demeanor and de-escalate situations without engaging in conflict or raising voice
• Support PBIS and restorative practices to promote a positive school culture
• Exemplify professionalism, dignity, and respect when interacting with students at all times.

Operations & Support

• Document incidents in the behavior tracking system
• Communicate concerns, patterns, or breakdowns in procedures to the Director of Climate & Culture
• Assist with recruitment efforts, including community outreach and maintaining a welcoming environment for visitors
• Assist with phone collection and distribution as needed, ensuring procedures are followed and items are accounted for

Professional Expectations

This position requires constant movement, visibility, and engagement. Staff are expected to remain actively engaged in supervision duties and maintain focus on assigned duties and avoid distractions that interfere with supervision responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis (Required).
• Experience working in a high school or youth-focused setting (Preferred).

This role is essential to maintaining a safe, supportive, and positive school environment, and offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students.

This position reports directly to the Director of Culture & Climate & Principal.

ACE Amandla Charter School is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation, and evaluate all candidates based on merit; we strongly encourage and seek qualified applications from underrepresented groups.

Salary

40,000 - 55,000