Security Officer

Portsmouth Public Schools; Portsmouth (VA); Presencial; USD 29 000 - 48 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Portsmouth Public Schools in Portsmouth, Virginia seeks a Security Officer to perform protective service tasks at the school level under the supervision of the Coordinator of Security Services.

The role involves patrolling buildings and monitoring access, responding to incidents, and ensuring campus safety with required certification and a valid Virginia driver’s license.

This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage and opportunities to contribute to student safety and well‑being.

Qualificações

• Must have a valid VA driver’s license and CPR recertification annually.
• Certification as a Virginia School Security Officer is required or obtainable.
• Able to recognize and respond quickly to emergencies and security incidents.

Responsabilidades

• Patrol hallways, stairwells, restrooms and parking areas.
• Supervise loading/unloading of buses.
• Maintain security during lunch and events.
• Accompany bookkeeper/treasurer for bank deposits when needed.
• Check windows, doors and entrances for security.
• Prevent admittance of unauthorized persons.
• Intervene and restrain during altercations as needed.
• Investigate unusual conditions or disturbances.
• Investigate assaults, thefts and student complaints.
• Testify in court as required.
• Open and close the building.
• Perform related tasks as required.

Conhecimentos

Surveillance

Emergency response

Patrol

Communication

Formação académica

High school diploma or equivalent

Conservator of the Peace

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: SECURITY OFFICER REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Security Services

OVER-TIME STATUS: NON-EXEMPT PAY GRADE: 108

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs responsible protective service work in maintaining security at the school; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the School Principal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Conducting surveillance of school buildings, grounds and activities; ensuring the security of the school; enforcing established rules and regulations.

• Patrols hallways, stairwells, restrooms and parking area;
• Supervises the loading and unloading of buses;
• Maintains security during lunch periods;
• Provides security during sports events and other activities;
• When requested and available will accompany bookkeeper/treasurer, in the bookkeeper/treasurers vehicle to make a bank deposit;
• Checks all windows, doors and entrances of building to make certain they are secured;
• Prevents admittance of unauthorized persons to the premises;
• Intervene and physically restrain during altercations as necessary;
• Investigates unusual conditions or disturbances;
• Investigates assaults, larcenies and general student complaints;
• Secures petitions and warrants for offenses that occur on school property;
• Testifies in court as required;
• Opens and closes building;
• Performs related tasks as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

General knowledge of practices concerning the protection of school buildings and grounds; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to recognize and identify activities or situations which have or may become a problem or emergency requiring immediate attention; ability to think and act quickly, effectively and responsibly under emergency situations; good physical condition. Must possess and maintain a valid VA drivers license; Recertify in CPR annually. Must be certified by Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services as a School Security Officer. Visit http://www.dcjs.virginia.gov/vcscs/ssod.cfm for more information on certification dates and locations.

This work requires the exertion of up to 150 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires standing, and walking; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, and noise.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and some experience in security work. Ability to qualify as a Conservator of the Peace.

PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $21.07 to $34.75 Per Hour

Support Staff > Safety/Security

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Geraldine Jackson
• 801 Crawford Street
• Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]