School Security Officer

Loudoun County Public Schools

Ashburn (VA)

On-site

USD 49,000 - 63,000

Full time

16 hours ago

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Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools is seeking a School Security Officer to assist the Principal and the Division of Safety and Security in maintaining a safe learning environment. You will help implement conduct regulations, support crisis planning, and communicate effectively with students, staff and the school community.

The role involves supervising students, participating in threat assessment, and coordinating training for personnel.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Experience supervising school-age children or young adults in related fields.
Current valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Assist in general supervision to maintain order in school grounds and buildings.
Enforce school regulations regarding conduct and safety procedures.
Respond to losses and investigate student code violations; deter trespassers.
Serve as mentor and positive role model to students.
Participate in the school-based threat assessment team.
Provide student safety and supervisory assistance on premises.
Coordinate safety and security training for school staff.
Establish and audit local safety procedures including crisis management.

Skills

Regulations enforcement

Student supervision

Intervention programs

Oral and written reporting

Behavior monitoring

Public speaking

Education

High school diploma or GED (Bachelor’s degree preferred)

Job description

Job Overview

The School Security Officer reports directly to the Division of Safety and Security and assists the school Principal to help provide a safe environment for all students, staff and visitors. The School Security Officer assists the Principal in all things safety and security including school regulations regarding conduct. An employee in this position will respond to complaints of losses of personal and school property, develop procedures to deter violations of the student code of conduct, and assist in the establishment and formal audit of local security and safety procedures, including the crisis management plan. The School Security Officer relates well and communicates with students, school staff, and the school community.

Roles And Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

Assists in general supervision of maintaining order within the school grounds and buildings.
Assists with administrative enforcement of school regulations regarding conduct, and safety and security protocols.
Responds to complaints of losses of personal and school property; assists in the investigation of violations of the student code of conduct; develops procedures to deter trespassers from school property.
Acts as a mentor and positive adult role-model to students.
Serves on the school-based threat assessment team.
Provides student safety and supervisory assistance on school premises.
Assists with parking enforcement on school grounds and reports accidents on school property.
Assists in the establishment and audit of local safety and security procedures including the crisis management plan.
Assists with and coordinates safety and security training for school-based personnel.
Assists with developing effective school-community relations and in maintaining a human relations climate which promotes a positive school environment.
Serves as liaison between law enforcement, fire safety offcials, and school administrators.
Represents the school in court, as needed.

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Education

High school diploma or GED (Bachelor’s degree preferred)

Experience

Experience supervising school-age children or young adults in any of the following or similar areas: law enforcement, security, juvenile justice system, teaching, teacher's assistant, coaching, counseling, or tutoring

Licenses and Certifications

Current valid driver’s license

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Ability to enforce regulations regarding student safety and conduct
Ability to relate to, communicate with, mentor, and supervise students
Ability to supervise and assist in implementing intervention programs and safety plans for students displaying unacceptable behavior
Ability to communicate, understand and carry out written and oral instructions, and to prepare clear and comprehensive oral and written reports
Ability to monitor student behavior and deter inappropriate behavior on school grounds and property
Ability to present security information and training orally in front of school administrator and staff in a clear and effective manner

Physical Requirements And Environmental Hazards

The following provides an overview of typical physical requirements and environmental hazards for this job:

RARE OCCASIONAL FREQUENT REGULAR

Lift or move 26-50 pounds

Lift or move more than 50 pounds

Climb/Descend (ladders, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc.)

Balance

Stoop

Kneel

Crouch/ Squat

Crawl

Reach