SECURITY OFFICER PT FLOATER

Portsmouth Public Schools; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Portsmouth Public Schools is seeking a part-time School Security Officer Floater to protect students and facilities in Portsmouth, Virginia. The role reports to the Building Principal and operates as a non-exempt, pay grade 108Q position with duties including patrols, access control, and incident response.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, Virginia Conservator of the Peace qualifications, a valid VA driver’s license, and CPR certification renewed annually.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to qualify as Conservator of the Peace.
• Must possess and maintain a valid VA driver’s license; CPR certification annually.

Responsibilities

• Maintains security at the school and protects premises.
• Patrols hallways, supervises bus loading/unloading, and ensures security during lunch and events.
• Investigates disturbances and assaults; testifies in court as required; assists with bank deposits when needed.

Skills

Surveillance

Security procedures

Court testimony

Education

High school diploma

Conservator of the Peace (qualification)

VA Driving License

Job description

SECURITY OFFICER PT FLOATER

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Job Details

Job ID: 5938453
Application Deadline: Sep 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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POSITION TITLE: SCHOOL SECURITY OFFICER PT FLOATER REPORTS TO: BUILDING PRINCIPAL OVER-TIME STATUS: NON-EXEMPT PAY GRADE: 108Q

JOB SUMMARY: Performs responsible protective service work in maintaining security at the school; does related work as required.

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.

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. 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.

Position Type: Part-TimeSalary: $21.92 to $36.15 Per HourJob Categories:

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]