SCHOOL SECURITY PATROL

Prince William County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince William County Public Schools is seeking a School Security Patrol for a 250-day schedule. The role involves conducting security rounds of schools, bus lots, and facilities, including driving and walking perimeters in all weather.

The patrol acts as a visual deterrent and reports potential incidents, with on-site work required and readiness for overtime or emergencies. The position requires passing a full background investigation by the Security and Crisis Readiness Department and working

Qualifications

• Must work in person on site.
• This position requires a full background investigation conducted by the Security and Crisis Readiness Department.
• 7.5 hours per day.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular security rounds of assigned schools, bus lots, and other facilities.
• Drive the site and walk the perimeter of buildings during rounds, possibly several miles per shift in all weather.
• Act as a visual deterrent, interacting with persons on PWCS properties and reporting potential criminal activity.
• Report to sites for alarm notifications or other security incidents and determine appropriate actions based on reconnaissance.
• Be prepared to work special details and overtime; essential personnel may report outside of normal schedule during emergencies.

Job description

Thank you for your interest in Prince William County Public Schools. You belong here!

Job Details

Position Title: SCHOOL SECURITY PATROL - 250 DAY

Job Status: OPEN

Effective: 2026-27

Posting Date: 09/30/2026

Closing Date: 10/07/2026 04:30 PM

Posting Number: 00060374

School/Department: Security and Crisis Readiness

Location: Prince William County,VA

Information / Requirements

An essential function of this position is the ability to work in person and physically report for work on site.

This position requires a full background investigation conducted by the Security and Crisis Readiness Department.

7.5 hours/day

Job Summary

This position is responsible for conducting regular security rounds of assigned schools, bus lots, and other administrative facilities. This position's security rounds include driving the site and walking the perimeter of buildings on those sites; walking may be up to several miles per shift in all types of weather conditions. This position is one of being a visual deterrent, interacting with persons on PWCS properties, and reporting potential criminal activity rather than one of investigation and apprehension. This position is responsible for reporting to school sites for various alarm notifications or other security incidents and determining a course of action based upon reconnaissance of that location. This position must be able to work special details and overtime. This position is considered essential personnel requiring the ability to report to work outside of the assigned work schedule, and/or during poor weather conditions, or other emergencies.

Salary

Hiring Range: $21.12 - $33.82/hour ($39,598 - $63,406/year)