SCHOOL SECURITY PATROL - NIGHT (12 MONTHS)

Prince William County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

PWCS seeks a School Security Patrol at night to conduct routine security rounds of schools, bus lots and facilities. Officers drive and patrol perimeters, remain visible, and coordinate with school staff.

This in-person role requires a Virginia driver’s license, background check, and ability to work irregular hours, overtime, and on special details. The position emphasizes deterrence over investigation and may involve weather challenges.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.
• Security experience is preferred; or any combination of experience and training.
• Must be 21 years of age at the date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Patrols school property to provide visibility and assistance to school administrators.
• Assists school administrators in maintaining order at events when requested.
• Prepares incident reports that occur during tour of duty.
• Lends support to police units for internal searches of buildings.
• Identifies trespassers and logs them for future reference.
• Detains trespassers when necessary.
• Ensures continuing maintenance on patrol vehicles.
• Performs duties of security patrol dispatcher when assigned.

Skills

Trespassing laws knowledge

Communication skills

Judgment

Computer skills

Education

High School or GED

Job description

SCHOOL SECURITY PATROL - NIGHT (12 MONTHS)
JOB STATUS: OPEN
EFFECTIVE: 2026-27
POSTING NUMBER: 00060373
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: Security and Crisis Readiness
LOCATION: Prince William County,VA
POSITION TITLE: SCHOOL SECURITY PATROL - NIGHT (12 MONTHS)
ADDITIONAL
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.

Job Description

SALARY: Hiring Range: $22.17 - $35.51/hour ($41,578 - $66,576/year)

DAYS: 250

FULL TIME/PART TIME: Full time

School Security Patrol

Job Code: 050156 Job Title: School Security Patrol

FLSA Status: Non-exempt Pay Level (Grade): 00004

Reports To: Supervisor, Security Services Calendar - Primary: O - 250

Mission Statement

• 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 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.

Essential Responsibilities

This job description is a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Additionally, the scope of this job may change as necessary by the school division.

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, and
• 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 provide visibility and assistance to school administrators
• Assists school administrators in maintaining order at athletic and other events when requested
• Prepares reports of incidents that occur during tour of duty
• Lends support to police units for internal searches of buildings
• Identifies trespassers and logs same for future reference
• Detains trespassers when necessary
• Ensures continued maintenance on patrol vehicles
• Performs duties of security patrol dispatcher when assigned

Qualifications for Successful Performance

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors

• Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to trespassing, weapons on school property, breaking and entering, destruction of property, and other school regulations related to the security of School Division property
• In depth knowledge of the geography of Prince William County and the locations of the schools and facilities
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to exercise good judgment and work within the scope of the School Division’s policies and regulations
• Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the public and School Division employees
• Ability to perform basic computer skills, to include data entry

Education or Equivalency Requirements

• Minimum/ Preferred Education level Description
• Minimum
• High School or GED
• Work Experience Requirements
• Equivalent to at least Type Area or Field
• 1 year3 years5 years10 yearsNoneSome portionSignificant portion
• Related and/or Specific
• Security experience is preferred; or any combination of experience and training

Certification and License Requirements

• Certifications/ Licensures Comments
• Other
• Must be 21 years of age at the date of hire

Industry

Must obtain, within the first 60 days of hire, and maintain a Virginia School Security Officer certification, provided by Prince William County Public Schools

Other

Valid Virginia driver’s license and have a good driving record

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.