Security Officer

Jennings School District; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Jennings School District is seeking a Security Personnel to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for students. You will serve as a liaison among district and building administration, law enforcement, teachers, parents, and students, supporting supervision and crisis planning.

Responsibilities include monitoring entrances, securing doors, conducting searches when directed, maintaining security logs, and reporting to the Safety & Security Coordinator.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; college coursework or certification in security preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years working in security; working in a school environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with student supervision before, during, and after the school day (entries, dismissals, meal times).
• Serve as a district/mobile/stationary unit for monitoring student dismissals, traffic, and events.
• Assist with interventions and mediations with staff and students.
• Secure all building exterior doors at the start of the school day.
• Monitor hallways and other areas during and after passing periods.
• Be a key part of the district's crisis and emergency plans.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal rapport

Emergency response

Policy knowledge

Education

High school diploma

College coursework or security certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Email

Job description

JOB TITLE: Security Personnel

REPORTS TO: Director of Safety & Security Building Principal

JOB SUMMARY: The Security Personnel is responsible for providing youth a safe and comfortable environment within the schools. This individual works as a link between district and building administration, law enforcement, teachers, parents, and students.

Essential Functions

• Assist with student supervision before, during, and after the school day (i.e. entries, dismissals, meal times)
• Serves as one of the district's mobile and/or stationary unit for monitoring student dismissals, traffic & school-related events
• Assist with appropriate interventions and mediations with school staff and students
• Responsible for securing all building exterior doors at the start of the school day
• Monitors hallways and other building areas during and after passing periods
• Essential part of the district's crisis and emergency plans
• Operates metal detectors and conducts searches when directed
• Attends and successfully completes all staff development training as required by state law or directed by the district
• Investigates student violations of school board polices and prepares reports of the results
• Works with school administrators and law enforcement officials in handling serious student offenses and law violations
• Maintains security records, logs and reports
• Provides weekly reports to the Safety & Security Coordinator
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbal, including presentations.
• Ability to build a rapport with administrators, staff, students, and parents.
• Knowledge of district policies & procedures, city, county, state, and federal law.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations and determine proper cause of action.
• Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office, Google, and email.

EDUCATION PREPARATION

• High school diploma; college coursework or certification in security preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years working in security, working in a school environment is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time
• Ability lift a minimum of 75lbs
• Exhibit manual dexterity
• Have visual acuity necessary to observe and comprehend student movement
• Able to hear and understand speech at normal levels, speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly
• Eligible benefits under JSD policy

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Security Personnel will work in conjunction with the district calendar
• Eligible benefits and leave under JSD policy
• Exempt