School Security Substitute

Petersburg City Public Schools; Kentucky; On-site; USD 21,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Not eligible for benefits

Job summary

Petersburg City Public Schools is seeking a School Security Specialist Substitute to help protect students and staff across all schools. The role focuses on patrolling grounds, monitoring entrances, reporting incidents, and supporting crisis planning.

Candidates must be at least 21, have a high school diploma, and meet district hiring requirements. This seasonal, security-focused position does not include benefits.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older
• Have a high school diploma
• Must meet all hiring requirements of the employing school division

Responsibilities

• Patrols school building and grounds to prevent loitering and to ensure compliance with school regulations
• Patrols parking areas and entrances to school
• Assures that visitors report to the school office or leave the building and or grounds
• Reports unusual incidents and observations to the proper school official in accordance with procedures established by the principal
• Checks hallways, rest rooms, cafeteria, and remote areas of the building for safety and security problems or potential problems
• Refers students having problems to appropriate assistant principal, counselor, classroom teacher, or other professional staff members
• Communicates with students regarding improper behavior and attempts to obtain voluntary compliance with school standards
• Reports to the principal any building conditions or practices which interfere with the maintenance of good building security and safety
• Maintains proper records of contacts made and security activities, as required by the principal
• Ensures school security equipment is kept in good working order
• Develops healthy communication and relationships with community, students, parents, and staff
• Participates in crisis response planning and school safety audits as requested

Education

High school diploma

21 years of age or older

Job description

POSITION TITLE

SCHOOL SECURITY SPECIALIST SUBSTITUTE

POSITION INFORMATION

• Position Type: Security/ Security - Seasonal
• Date Posted: 5/8/2025
• Location: All Schools

POSITION OVERVIEW

Have a strong desire to work with school-aged youth, professional educators, law enforcement personnel, school staff, and parents

Relate effectively to school administrators, faculty, staff, students, law enforcement personnel, and citizens in the community

Adhere to the SSO (School Security Officer) dress code prescribed by the employing school district or building principal

Must model appropriate behavior for students to emulate

Must understand the terms and conditions of employment as a SSO

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 21 years of age or older
• Have a high school diploma
• Must meet all hiring requirements of the employing school division

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patrols school building and grounds to prevent loitering and to ensure compliance with school regulations
• Patrols parking areas and entrances to school
• Assures that visitors report to the school office or leave the building and or grounds
• Reports unusual incidents and observations to the proper school official in accordance with procedures established by the principal
• Checks hallways, rest rooms, cafeteria, and remote areas of the building for safety and security problems or potential problems
• Refers students having problems to appropriate assistant principal, counselor, classroom teacher, or other professional staff members
• Communicates with students regarding improper behavior and attempts to obtain voluntary compliance with school standards
• Reports to the principal any building conditions or practices which interfere with the maintenance of good building security and safety
• Maintains proper records of contacts made and security activities, as required by the principal
• Ensures school security equipment is kept in good working order
• Develops healthy communication and relationships with community, students, parents, and staff
• Participates in crisis response planning and school safety audits as requested

BENEFITS

• This position is not eligible for benefits.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• National Child Care Background
• Fingerprinting
• Tuberculosis Testing

Petersburg City Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.

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