School Security Officer

Euphemia L Haynes Public Charter School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Euphemia L Haynes Public Charter School in Washington, DC is seeking a Security Officer to maintain a safe learning environment by controlling access, patrolling premises, and responding to incidents.

The position requires evening/weekend shifts, long walking periods, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather. A DC Security Officer License is required or the ability to obtain one; prior experience in educational settings is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Excellent oral communication and people skills.
• Ability to spend long periods walking and standing to complete security patrol duties.
• Experience in work involving the welfare and safety of students or others, preferably in an educational environment.
• Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a DC Security Officer License.

Responsibilities

• Patrol public transportation routes and local businesses.
• Patrol school building and grounds.
• Prepare a written report for all criminal incidents on school property for school administration.
• Participate in trainings and maintain certifications related to safety and security.
• Maintain a high profile to discourage disruptive acts.
• Cover evening and weekend school activities.
• Ensure surveillance coverage of suspected problem areas.
• Assist administration with staff and student security awareness programs.
• Operate security equipment (two-way radio, metal detector, cameras, etc.).
• Provide coverage during arrival and dismissal times.
• Serve as a member of the School Emergency Response Team.

Skills

Oral communication

People skills

Stamina

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: WASHINGTON, DC 20010

Salary Range: $40,000.00 - $51,194.00 Salary/year

Starting Salary Range: $40,000 - $51,194

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Security Officer has the immediate responsibility for maintaining a safe and secure learning atmosphere for staff, students and visitors. This includes controlling access to the building and grounds by unauthorized persons; assuring that all students report to their assigned instructional areas, and ensuring that students are never left unattended in the school building.

You will:

• Patrol public transportation routes and local businesses
• Patrol school building and grounds
• Prepare a written report for all criminal incidents on school property for school administration
• Participate in appropriate trainings and maintain appropriate certifications related to safety and security
• Maintain a high profile to discourage disruptive acts
• Cover evening and weekend school activities
• Ensure that surveillance is provided of suspected problem areas
• Assist the administration with staff and student security awareness programs
• Operate security equipment (two-way radio, metal detector, security cameras, etc.)
• Provide coverage during arrival and dismissal times
• Serve as a member of the School Emergency Response Team
• Other duties as assigned

You are able to:

• Intervene in fights and to apprehend and de-escalate persons.
• Ability to spend long periods of time walking and standing and to complete security patrol duties.
• Ability to patrol outdoors in inclement and extreme weather conditions.
• Required to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, as assigned by school administration to provide maximum security coverage.
• Required occasionally to work overtime.
• Must support the Operations Manager in securing coverage for shifts missed due to sick, vacation, or other absences.

QualificationsYou Have:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Excellent oral communication and people skills.
• Ability to spend long periods of time walking and standing to complete security patrol duties.
• Experience in work involving the welfare and safety of students or others, preferably in an educational environment.
• Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a DC Security Officer License.