School Security Officer — Safety & Privacy Focus

Adams High School; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams High School in South Bend, Indiana seeks a Building Security Officer for a Female BFOQ assignment. Salary is $20 per hour.

Position is a school-year contract with immediate starting date and an emphasis on maintaining order, safety and privacy for students and staff. Responsibilities include patrolling, conducting same-sex searches of female students and facilities, crisis response, supervising pupil movement, and coordinating with administrators and law enforcement as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with some experience or training in a security related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of standard security procedures and best practices.
• Ability to learn School Board Policies and procedures and Student Rights and Responsibilities.
• Security experience in a public school setting.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Basic skills using Microsoft Office programs.
• College-level courses in security, psychology, emergency management and criminal justice preferred.
• Excellent human relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Patrols and monitors assigned areas of the school to deter, report and stop violations.
• Conduct mandatory same-sex physical searches of female students, lockers and personal belongings as directed.
• Monitor female-segregated areas (restrooms, locker rooms) to ensure safety and privacy compliance.
• Detects, investigates and reports unauthorized or suspicious persons, vehicles and activities.
• Assists administrators and staff in crisis and emergency situations.
• Supervises and directs pupil movement.
• Notifies supervisor and authorities of security or emergency situations.
• Conducts searches when directed; lockers and other areas.
• Investigates student violations and prepares reports.
• Works with administrators and law enforcement on serious student offenses.
• Testifies in court and at hearings as required.
• Assists with fire drills and emergency evacuations.
• Supervises classroom behavior in lieu of faculty.
• Maintains security records, logs and reports.
• Attends required staff development training.
• Abides by guidelines, directives and post orders.
• Reads and responds to email communications.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Security procedures

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Reading and writing

Education

High School Diploma

College-level courses in security/psychology/emergency management/criminal justice

Job description

Adams High School in South Bend, Indiana seeks a Building Security Officer for a Female BFOQ assignment. Salary is $20 per hour.

Position is a school-year contract with immediate starting date and an emphasis on maintaining order, safety and privacy for students and staff. Responsibilities include patrolling, conducting same-sex searches of female students and facilities, crisis response, supervising pupil movement, and coordinating with administrators and law enforcement as needed.