Security Officer

Friendship Public Charter School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Friendship Public Charter School in Washington, D.C. is looking for a Security Officer to ensure the safety of students and staff. Responsibilities include opening and securing the premises, conducting personal property searches, and preparing incident reports. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with 5-8 years of security experience preferred. Ability to obtain relevant security certifications and pass background checks is required. This position may require working on weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in security preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in security or police experience.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Open and unlock the building and grounds for staff and students.
• Perform security walk-throughs of the school.
• Prepare formal Incident Reports as required.

Skills

Security experience

Ability to obtain Security Certificate or License

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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
• Conduct and observe 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
• Perform security walk-through of the school, in accordance with the assigned daily schedule, and as directed
• Prepare a formal Incident Report for submission to the Head of Security, when required, or directed
• Obtain statements from students, staff, or teachers as appropriate to properly document significant events, which occurred during that day's shift

Special Requirements

• Maybe required to work weekends, early evenings, on weekdays and selectedholidays

Qualifications

• Experience in the role preferred
• Graduation from high school OR GED 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 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.