School Security Officer

Matthew Whaley Elementary School; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Matthew Whaley Elementary School in Williamsburg, Virginia is seeking a School Security Officer to enhance safety for students and staff. Under the direction of the building administrator, you will monitor CCTV, manage visitors, patrol hallways, and respond to incidents in accordance with district policies.

The role involves coordinating with school personnel, conducting security checks, supervising students as needed, and supporting after-hours events.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED.
• Sixteen hours of DCJS training; must complete within 60 days of hire.
• Practical knowledge of child growth and development.
• Awareness of district rules, including the Student Code of Conduct.
• Ability to establish professional relationships with students and staff.
• Ability to write summary reports of security incidents.
• Basic computer proficiency (email, Word).
• Focus on crisis de-escalation and physical intervention for safety.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with administrators to support safe school climate.
• Conduct surveillance of buildings, grounds and activities.
• Patrol hallways, stairwells, restrooms and parking areas; secure building.
• Provide supervision for students as assigned.
• Greet and screen visitors at main entrance.
• Deter unauthorized entry and escort trespassers from premises.
• Report suspicious conditions or disturbances to administration.
• Provide security for after-school, evening, sporting and weekend events.
• Escort disruptive students to locations as directed.
• Maintain and operate visitor management and alarm sign-in systems.
• Monitor CCTV and emergency radios; report non-working equipment.
• Conduct metal and X-ray detection screening as assigned.
• Assist with safety drills and evacuations.
• Assist with loading/unloading of buses and student drop-off/pick-up.
• Assist with crisis/emergency management as needed.
• Model the WJCC Strategic Plan Values: Individualism, Integrity, Innovation, Accountability and Collaboration.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

High school diploma

DCJS training (16 hours)

Child development awareness

Professional relationships

Summary reports

Basic computer skills (email, Word)

Crisis de-escalation for safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Williamsburg James City School District MATTHEW WHALEY ELEMENTARY - Williamsburg, Virginia Open in Google Maps

School Security Officer

Williamsburg James City School District MATTHEW WHALEY ELEMENTARY - Williamsburg, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5941146
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Grade: U05 (Unified)

Revision Date: December 8, 2015

Location: Building-based

Job Summary

Under the direction of the school building administrator, this position is responsible for supporting and enhancing the safety and security of the students, staff members, and the general school facility while adhering to established policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with school administrators and other school personnel to support positive and safe school climates
• Conducts surveillance of school buildings, grounds and activities.
• Patrols hallways, stairwells, restrooms and parking areas throughout the school day; checks windows, doors and entrances to secure building.
• Provides supervision for students throughout the school day as assigned by school administration and as necessitated by effective safe school practices.
• Maintains a visual of the main entrance; greets, screens and signs-in visitors when requested.
• Deter admittance of unauthorized persons to the premises; take appropriate action to assist/escort unauthorized persons from school premises; monitors vehicles entering school grounds.
• Reports suspicious conditions or disturbances to administration.
• Provides security for after-school, evening, sporting and/or weekend events/activities on an assigned, flexible schedule as assigned by the building administrator.
• At the direction of school administrators, escort disruptive students to locations specified, and helps to minimize physical confrontations.
• Maintains and operates the electronic visitor management system and alarm sign-in system.
• Monitors closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras and emergency radio; report non-working equipment to administration.
• Conducts metal detection and x-ray detection screening, where appropriate and/or as assigned.
• Assists with all safety drills and emergency evacuations.
• Assists with the loading and unloading of buses, student transportation, and parent drop-off and pick-up as assigned.
• Under the direction of the school administrator, assist with any crisis/emergency management responses and/or plans
• Models the WJCC Strategic Plan Values: Individualism, Integrity, Innovation, Accountability and Collaboration.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED
• Sixteen hours of training with professional training from DCJS (preferred); must complete training within 60 days of initial hire date. This training component includes, but is not limited to, Non-violent Crisis Intervention training.
• Practical knowledge and understanding of child growth and development.
• Awareness of rules and regulations of the Williamsburg- James City County Public Schools, including the Student Code of Conduct.
• Ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with students, staff, and faculty in a variety of situations.
• Ability to write summary reports of security incidents or breaches of established rules and procedures.
• Possess basic computer proficiency skills (e.g., using email, Microsoft Word, etc.)
• Focused on building positive relationships, communication skills, crisis de-escalation and physical intervention for safety

Supervision Exercised

None.

Supervision Received

Performs duties under the supervision of the building principal and assistant principals where appropriate, who may provide guidance and direction through periodic discussions and consultations.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The job entails above-normal standing, walking, and climbing stairs. Security officers are called upon to intervene to support unruly or disruptive students. The work involves being highly visible in the halls, parking lots, cafeterias, restrooms, grounds, and stairways of the building. May involve the possibility of physical injury from trespassers and/or students with weapons. Work is subject to immediate response to an emergency in any part of the school building. Ability to stand for long periods of time; Ability to work in various types of environmental conditions; Ability to walk/run, stoop/bend; Ability to hear at normal levels; Good eye sight to include peripheral, color perception, focus and depth perception; Good physical condition. Must have the ability to lift/move 40 lbs.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $19.86 to $31.74 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Office of Human Resources
• Phone: [phone]