SCHOOL SECURITY OFFICER I - 195 DAY

Prince William County Public Schools; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince William County Public Schools in Manassas, VA seeks a School Security Officer I responsible for the safety and security of an assigned school, patrolling parking lots, entryways and hallways, and assisting administrators at events.

Minimum qualifications include a High School diploma or GED with security/mentoring experience, or an Associate Degree in criminal justice plus 1 year experience. Must be 21 and obtain Virginia SSO certification within 60 days.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of school safety laws and PWCS Code of Behavior.
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and act decisively.
• Good judgment and courteous interaction with the public.

Responsibilities

• Patrols school property, parking lots, entryways and hallways for safety.
• Assist administrators with security at events and monitor CCTV.
• Prepare written incident reports and detentions of trespassers when needed.
• Support internal searches and coordinate with police units when requested.

Skills

Laws on trespassing and school safety

Code of Behavior knowledge

Situational analysis

Judgment and decision making

Interpersonal with students, parents,/

Education

High School or GED plus 1 year security experience

High School or GED plus 3 years security/counseling

Associate Degree in criminal justice plus 1 year security/counseling

Job description

School Security Officer I

Location: Manassas, VA

7.5 hours/day

Salary: $25.09 - $40.18/hour ($36,697 - $58,762/year)

DAYS: 195

Full time

We serve as trusted partners in education with our students, families, and community.

We prepare our students to be critical thinkers, responsible digital citizens, innovators and visionaries, resilient individuals, and global collaborators.

We commit to inclusive practices and equity with an expectation of excellence from every student and employee every day.

Job Summary: This position is one of prevention of crime against the Prince William County School system rather than investigation and apprehension; however, the security assistant will investigate school incidents by talking with students to determine specifics about what happened. This position is responsible for safety and security of an assigned school. This position includes, but not limited to patrolling parking lots, school entryways and hallways, and providing security of the premises to include protection of students, staff and property.

Job Summary

This position is one of preventing violations of Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) Code of Behavior rather than investigation and apprehension; however, the security assistant will investigate school incidents by talking with students to determine specifics about reported incidents. This position is responsible for the safety and security of an assigned school. This position includes, but is not limited to, patrolling parking lots, school entryways and hallways, and providing security of the premises to include protection of students, staff and property.

Essential Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

PWCS requires that each employee:

• works collaboratively with all stakeholders in execution of division strategic plan, "Elevate 2030."
• establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• communicate effectively
• relate to and interact with a non-traditional and diverse student and employee population
• report to work on a regular and punctual basis as scheduled
• perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program
• have knowledge of and be able to use relevant technology
• participate in the annual professional growth planning process
• recognize that they are in a position of public trust and are held to a high standard of personal and professional conduct

Essential Responsibilities - specific to this job

• Patrols school property to assure that buildings and grounds are safe and secure during regular school days
• Patrols school parking lots to keep unauthorized individuals off school property
• Assists school administrators in maintaining security at athletic and other events when requested
• Patrols school entryways and hallways, stopping and questioning individuals prior to entry on school property
• Lends support to police units for internal searches of buildings
• Identifies trespassers and records for future reference
• Conducts required investigation of incidents and provides written reports
• Works flexible hours, on occasions, in order to provide security coverage for events, such as, evening dances and other after-school programs
• Detains trespassers without the use of force when necessary
• Assist school administrators with monitoring the CCTV and visitor management systems
• Assist school administrators with compliance of published PWCS best practices in safety and security
• Maintain certification for the prescribed physical and verbal intervention techniques

Other Job Responsibilities

Qualifications for Successful Performance

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors

• Considerable knowledge of laws pertaining to trespassing, breaking and entering, destruction of property, drugs, alcohol, and other school regulations related to student/faculty safety and the security of school property
• Considerable knowledge of the PWCS Code of Behavior
• Ability to analyze situations and take quick, effective, and reasonable course of action
• Ability to exercise good judgment
• Ability to deal courteously with students, parents, and the general public

Education or Equivalency Requirements

Minimum

High School or GED

Plus 1 year of school security experience working as a certified Virginia School Security Officer (SSO)

OR

Minimum

High School or GED

Plus 3 years of experience in security or counseling/mentoring work with at-risk youth

OR

Minimum

Associate Degree

In criminal justice or related field plus 1 year experience in security or counseling/mentoring work with at-risk youth.

Work Experience Requirements

Equivalent to at least Type Area or Field 1 year3 years5 years10 yearsNoneSome portionSignificant portion

Related and/or Specific

See Education or Equivalency Requirements section above.

Certification and License Requirements

Certifications/ Licensures Comments

Other

Must be 21 years old at the time of hire

Industry

Must obtain, within first 60 days of hire, and maintain Virginia School Security Officers (VASSO) certification

Other

Maintain certification for the prescribed physical and verbal intervention techniques

Other

Virginia driver's license

Work Environment and Physical and Mental Requirements

The work environment and physical and mental demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters and is expected to meet while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment Type:

INDOOR/OUTDOOR: Work is performed in a standard indoor and outdoor environment. Essential functions are or may be performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, including unpleasant weather or building conditions and uneven terrain.