School Security Officer (SSO)

City of Chardon; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Chardon is seeking a School Security Officer (SSO) to provide security at Chardon Local School District facilities and events, including schools, sports facilities, parking lots, and other public areas under district supervision.

This seasonal position, under contract with the City of Chardon and the Chardon Local School District, typically works up to 190 days per year (about 1,520 hours). Applicants must meet police experience and certification requirements and pass screenings.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• 2–3 years of experience in police work.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's preferred.
• Valid driver's license; Police Officer certification in Ohio.
• Basic Training Certificate (OPOTA) and Ohio Attorney General's Office.
• Must pass physical, psychological and criminal records screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide security at locations and facilities as determined by the contract with the District.
• Enforce laws; make arrests; testify in court; prepare records and files.
• Respond to radio dispatches and calls; handle complaints.
• Pursue offenders on foot; use appropriate force as needed.
• Prepare detailed reports on activities and assignments.
• Acts as liaison with the school community.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Chief of Police or school administrators.

Skills

Police experience

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree or higher preferred

Job description

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The City of Chardon is hiring a School Security Office (SSO) to provide security at Chardon Local School District facilities and events including but not limited to school buildings, sports facilities, parking lots, and all other public areas under the supervision of the Chardon Local School District. This is a seasonal position established under contract between the City of Chardon and the Chardon Local School District and shall work an estimated maximum of 190 days per year (approximately 1,520 hours.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Provide security at specified locations and facilities as determined by the City's contract with the Chardon Local School District, responds to service requests from the District or occurring on patrolled locations; enforces laws; makes arrests, testifies in court; prepares records and files.
• Seeks solution to possible problem before event occurs when possible.
• Pursue offenders on foot; using judgment in amount and type of force used.
• Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints.
• Fills out arrest records, and other similar materials when applicable; investigates crimes reported to school property; develops possible suspects to bring outstanding cases to closure.
• Reports unsafe conditions existing in patrolled facilities.
• Assists with criminal investigations, assists with preserving evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, and performs property and evidence duties.
• Prepares detailed reports on activities and assignments.
• Participates in a variety of in-service training programs.
• Acts as a Department liaison with the school community.
• Performs related work as directed by the Chief of Police or applicable school administrators.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Must be 21 years of age or older at time of employment with 2-3 years of experience in police work. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college preferred. Must hold a valid driver's license, certification as a Police Officer in the State of Ohio, and hold a Basic Training Certificate issued by OPOTA and the Ohio Attorney General'sOffice. Must meet minimum standards and requirements including passage of physical, psychological and criminal records screening and other standards established by the Police Department.

Special Requirements

CPR and AED certified or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.

The City of Chardon is an Equal Opportunity Employer