School Security Officer — Protecting Students & Campus

Friendship Schools; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Friendship Public Charter School in Washington, DC, is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to safeguard facilities, staff, and students. You will open and secure buildings, monitor premises, and respond to incidents during daily shifts and special hours.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and 2+ years in security, with a preference for school security background. A DC Security Officer license or certificate is required, along with a clean background and drug test results.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school OR GED with a minimum of 2 years of security experience (school experience preferred). Police experience or higher education may be substituted.
• Preferably 5-8 years of school security officer work experience
• Ability to obtain Security Certificate or License or a valid District of Columbia Security Officers license issued by the Metropolitan Police Department
• Satisfactory criminal background check, satisfactory drug test results.

Responsibilities

• Opens and unlocks the building, grounds, and parking lots, preparing the facility to receive staff and students
• Secures and locks the building and facility at the end of the day, ensuring that all gates and doors are secure, and that the building alarm system is activated
• Conduct and observe searches of all personal property entering the building, including briefcases, computer bags, pocketbooks and purses, student’s book bags, backpacks, and lunch boxes
• Staffs various posts in order to provide the appropriate security presence and coverage, ensuring personnel safety, physical security, and asset protection
• Perform security walk-through of the school, in accordance with the assigned daily schedule, and as directed
• Prepare a formal Incident Report for submission to the Head of Security, when required, or directed
• Obtain statements from students, staff, or teachers as appropriate to properly document significant events, which occurred during that day's shift

Skills

Security experience

School security experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Friendship Public Charter School in Washington, DC, is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to safeguard facilities, staff, and students. You will open and secure buildings, monitor premises, and respond to incidents during daily shifts and special hours.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and 2+ years in security, with a preference for school security background. A DC Security Officer license or certificate is required, along with a clean background and drug test results.