School Security Officer 2026-2027 School Year

Greenville Public School District; Greenville (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenville Public School District in Greenville, Mississippi is seeking a School Security Officer for the 2026-2027 year. The role focuses on maintaining high visibility to prevent incidents and responding to security needs on campus.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, with an associate degree preferred, and will report to the Chief Public Safety Officer. Salary and calendar are set by the Board under district policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required. Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high visibility on school campuses to safeguard district property and ensure student and staff safety.
• Conduct initial and concurrent investigations of crimes on district property.
• Enforce district policies and protect rights of suspects in accordance with laws and policies.
• Coordinate with local law enforcement for possession or sale of illegal substances and return confiscated evidence.
• Respond to security-related calls from staff and students; perform emergency first aid as needed.
• Patrol district properties to maintain a safe environment; perform other security tasks as directed.

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Job description

School Security Officer 2026-2027 School Year

Greenville Public School District - Greenville, Mississippi

Job Details

Job ID: 5574487

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Mar 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Greenville Public School District

Job Description

School Security Officer

Qualifications: A high school diploma; an associate degree from an accredited community college is preferred.

Reports To: Chief Public Safety Officer

Job Goal: To maintain high visibility on school property to prevent and respond to offenses against district property, students, school personnel, administrators, teachers, and enforce all school district policies.

Mission and Goals

• Works with the Superintendent to articulate and promote the school system’s vision of learning and teaching by insuring that order exists within the building.

Performance Responsibilities

• Maintains high visibility on school campuses in order to safeguard district property, maintaining safety of students and staff
• Conducts initial and concurrent investigations of crimes and other offenses on district property
• To be aware of and protect the constitutional rights of suspects and will abide by the laws and the district policies regarding these rights
• Contacts the Greenville Police Department or appropriate Law Enforcement Agency on all possession and/or sale of illegal, controlled substances. The confiscated evidence will be turned over to that Law Enforcement as soon as possible
• Responds promptly to calls for assistance from staff and students involving matters of security and/or safety
• Performs emergency first aid and calls for emergency medical personnel when necessary
• Patrols campuses and other district properties to ensure a safe operational environment within the district
• Performs other security related tasks as directed by appropriate supervisor

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year will be established by the Board

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.

Contact Information

• Janet McDavid-Collins , Human Resources Director
• Greenville Public School District
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]