School Security Assistant: Protect Students & Property

PowerSchool; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerSchool is seeking a Security Assistant in Virginia Beach to support school safety. You will conduct surveillance, patrol premises, greet visitors, and deter unauthorized access while ensuring adherence to policy and procedures.

You will assist with CCTV monitoring, emergency drills, and event security, coordinating with administrators and security staff to maintain a safe environment for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Must have general knowledge of protection of buildings and grounds to provide effective security operations.
• Required: High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Some experience in working with children; Previous experience in law enforcement or security.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveillance of school buildings, grounds and activities.
• Patrol hallways, stairwells, restrooms and parking areas; check windows, doors and entrances to secure buildings.
• Maintain a visual of the main entrance; greet, screen, and sign-in visitors when assignment requires.
• Deter admittance of unauthorized persons; escort unauthorized persons from school premises; monitor vehicles entering grounds.
• Report suspicious conditions or disturbances to administration or lead school security officer.
• Provide security for after-school, evening, and/or weekend activities on a flexible schedule.
• Escort disruptive students to locations specified by school administration; help to minimize physical confrontations.
• Maintain and operate the electronic visitor management system and alarm sign-in system.
• Monitor CCTV and emergency radio; report non-working equipment to administration and lead security officer.
• Maintain x-ray detection equipment; conduct metal detection and screening as assigned.
• Assist with fire drills and emergency evacuations.
• Supervise students during lunch periods; observe student and/or locker searches.
• Assist with loading/unloading buses as assigned.
• Provide security during sports events and other activities; perform related work as required.

Job description

PowerSchool is seeking a Security Assistant in Virginia Beach to support school safety. You will conduct surveillance, patrol premises, greet visitors, and deter unauthorized access while ensuring adherence to policy and procedures.

You will assist with CCTV monitoring, emergency drills, and event security, coordinating with administrators and security staff to maintain a safe environment for students and staff.