Security Officer

Friendship Public Charter School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 19,889 - 28,326; Full time

Job summary

A leading public charter school in Washington, DC is seeking a dedicated Security Officer for the 2025-2026 school year. Responsibilities include opening and securing the facility, conducting searches, and ensuring safety. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and 2 years of security experience, preferably in a school setting. The position may require working weekends and holidays. Starting wage is $17.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in the role preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in security.
• 5-8 years of school security officer work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Open and unlock the building for staff and students.
• Secure and lock the facility at the end of the day.
• Conduct searches of personal property entering the building.
• Provide security presence and coverage.
• Perform security walk-throughs of the school.
• Prepare formal Incident Reports as required.
• Obtain statements from students or staff when necessary.

Skills

Experience in security

Ability to obtain a Security Certificate

Satisfactory criminal background check

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We are excited to consider your application for anticipated vacancies in the 2025-2026 school year. We are thrilled that you’re considering applying for openings expected in the 2025-2026 school year at Friendship Public Charter School. Our formal interview process will begin in January 2025, for our confirmed vacancies only. Non-vacant positions may still be posted during this time.

Friendship Public Charter School operates a network of college-preparatory public charter schools, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. Our mission is to provide a world-class education that equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary for academic achievement and success beyond high school.

We are seeking dedicated professionals to join our team for the 2025/2026 school year. If you are committed to helping students achieve academic success and preparing them for college and career opportunities, we encourage you to apply.

For more information about our schools please visit the following Social Media pages: YouTube, Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram & Twitter!

Please note that the starting wage is $17.50 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Opens and unlocks the building, grounds, and parking lots, preparing the facility to receive staff and students
• Secures and locks the building and facility at the end of the day, ensuring that all gates and doors are secure, and that the building alarm system is activated
• Conducts and observes searches of all personal property entering the building, including briefcases, computer bags, pocketbooks and purses, student’s book bags, backpacks, and lunch boxes
• Staffs various posts in order to provide the appropriate security presence and coverage, ensuring personnel safety, physical security, and asset protection
• Performs security walk-through of the school, in accordance with the assigned daily schedule, and as directed
• Prepares a formal Incident Report for submission to the Head of Security, when required, or directed
• Obtains statements from students, staff, or teachers as appropriate to properly document significant events, which occurred during that day's shift

Special Requirements

• May be required to work weekends, early evenings, on weekdays and selected holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in the role preferred
• Graduation from high school OR GED and a minimum of 2 years of experience in security (school experience is preferable). Police experience or higher education may be substituted.
• Preferably 5-8 years of school security officer work experience
• Ability to obtain a Security Certificate or License or a valid District of Columbia Security Officers license issued by the Metropolitan Police Department
• Satisfactory criminal background check, satisfactory drug test results.

FPCS’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, status as a special disabled veteran, or any other protected criteria as established by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employment decisions at FPCS are based solely upon relevant criteria, including an individual’s capabilities, qualifications, training, experience and suitability.