Security Assistant: Campus Safety & Visitor Screening

Virginia Beach City Public Schools; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools is seeking a Security Assistant to support protective services, monitor premises, and ensure safety for students and staff. Responsibilities include surveillance, visitor screening, and responding to alarms and incidents.

The role involves coordinating with administrators and security leads, covering after-hours activities, and participating in emergency drills and safety trainings.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Some experience in working with children.
• Preferred: Previous experience in the field of law enforcement or security.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveillance of school buildings, grounds and activities.
• Patrol hallways, stairwells, restrooms and parking areas throughout the school day.
• Greet, screen, and sign-in all visitors when assignment requires.
• Deter admittance of unauthorized persons to the premises and escort when needed.
• Report suspicious conditions or disturbances to administration or lead school security officer.
• Provide security for after-school, evening, and/or weekend activities on an assigned, flexible schedule.
• Escort disruptive students to locations specified by school administration.
• Maintain and operate the electronic visitor management system and alarm sign-in system.
• Monitor CCTV cameras and emergency radio; report non-working equipment.
• Maintain proper functioning of x-ray detection equipment and screening as assigned.
• Assist with fire drills and emergency evacuations.
• Supervise students during lunch periods; observe student and/or locker searches.
• Assist with loading/unloading of buses.
• Provide security during sports events and other activities.
• Attend training meetings conducted by the Office of Safe Schools.
• Serve as a member of the school Crisis Response Team (CRT).

Skills

CCTV operation

Security software

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience with children

Law enforcement or security background

Job description

Virginia Beach City Public Schools is seeking a Security Assistant to support protective services, monitor premises, and ensure safety for students and staff. Responsibilities include surveillance, visitor screening, and responding to alarms and incidents.

The role involves coordinating with administrators and security leads, covering after-hours activities, and participating in emergency drills and safety trainings.