Seasonal School Security Officer – Immediate Start

Oblates of St. Joseph; Jenkins Township (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hazleton Area School District is seeking a Seasonal Security Officer to maintain high-visibility security on school property and respond to incidents. The role enforces board policies to protect students, staff, and district property, and coordinates with law enforcement as needed.

Responsibilities include traffic control, incident reporting, on-site patrols, and collaboration with staff and the public. At least a high school diploma and background checks are required for this union position.

Qualifications

• High School transcript, diploma, or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must be able to stand long periods of time on feet.
• Must have a valid PA driver’s license.
• Must have a safe driving record.
• Must sign a waiver for background investigation.
• Must have character references.
• Must have employment references.
• Complete a physical capabilities examination.
• Complete an oral examination/interview.
• Complete a comprehensive medical examination, with a doctor’s signature.
• Cannot be a convicted felon.
• Cannot have a history of child abuse.
• Cannot have a criminal record for theft-related crimes.
• Current Act 24, Act 34, Act 114, Act 151, Act 168, Act 114 and clearances, pre-employment physical with TB test, and a pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Enforce policy and procedures to assure safety of district property, personnel, and students.
• Maintain high visibility on school campus to safeguard property and safety of students and staff.
• Investigate incidents and liaise with law enforcement when needed.
• File district incident reports or other required documents.
• Run traffic control points where assigned.
• Issue parking tickets on school district property under policy.
• On-site or vehicle patrol of schools and other district property to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Perform other tasks related to the position as assigned.
• Judge when to act independently and when to refer situations to the supervisor.
• Work cooperatively with employees, students, parents, and the public.
• Recognize and report hazards and apply safe work methods.
• Prepare accurate and concise written reports.
• Maintain security of confidential materials.
• Work rapidly and accurately with names, codes, and symbols.
• Possess the ability to direct traffic.
• Possess the ability to maintain crowd control.
• Possess the ability to understand the PA Crime Code.
• Cross train employees reporting to this position to assure coverage of all positions when needed.
• Maintains standard operating procedures manual and submits needed revisions to supervisor on an annual basis at time of evaluation.
• This position description does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this position.

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Hazleton Area School District is seeking a Seasonal Security Officer to maintain high-visibility security on school property and respond to incidents. The role enforces board policies to protect students, staff, and district property, and coordinates with law enforcement as needed.

Responsibilities include traffic control, incident reporting, on-site patrols, and collaboration with staff and the public. At least a high school diploma and background checks are required for this union position.