Security | School Security Officer | School Year

Fort Wayne Community Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 34,440,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools seeks a School Security Officer to patrol and supervise campus activities, ensuring safety for students, staff, and visitors. The role involves enforcing laws, investigating incidents, and cooperating with administrators during security events.

The officer must complete required training, possess a valid driver’s license, and be legally able to carry a firearm, with firearms training approved by the FWCS Board. This is a year-round school position.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• High School Diploma is required.
• Background in law enforcement or related field preferred.
• Must participate and pass all required training.
• Strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Patrol and supervise campus areas to ensure safety and security of students, staff, and visitors.
• Enforce local, state, and district laws and policies; investigate incidents and report findings.
• Escort visitors and manage access to the campus; monitor and respond to emergencies.
• Assist with emergency procedures and preparedness plans as directed.
• Maintain detailed incident reports and daily logs of activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Firearms qualification

Law enforcement knowledge

Event security

Criminal justice knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

This is a school year position

Work schedule: Monday - Friday 6:45am to 3:15pm

PURPOSE

Patrol and supervise campus activities to assure the safety and security of students staff and visitors at designated locations during assigned business school and co-curricular events hours; act as a law-related counselor and a law-related educator. Investigate incidents and assure student staff and visitor compliance with local and Indiana laws school and district rules and policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age


• Must have a valid driver’s license.


• High School Diploma


• Prior law enforcement or any combination equivalent including: criminal justice field or first responder military service or security officer.


• Must possess knowledge of the methods terminology principles practices procedures materials and equipment used in assigned ?eld.


• Must participate and pass all required training.


• Must have strong organizational oral and written communication skills. Must possess knowledge of the methods terminology principles practices procedures materials and equipment used in assigned field.


• The School Security Officer is required to have functional knowledge of protocols related to juvenile investigations a basic understanding of evidence collection and preliminary investigations and knowledge regarding mediation and conflict resolution basic crime prevention and problem solving.


• Must be familiar with community agencies which o?er assistance to youths and their families such as mental health providers youth service centers and juvenile probation and make referrals when appropriate.


• The incumbent is required to be legally able to carry a firearm pass a weapons qualification course and qualify on all other duty-related equipment.


• Upon completion of the approved firearms training course School Security Officers must be authorized to carry a firearm by the FWCS School Board in accordance with applicable policies and legal requirements. Employee is to provide and maintain their own firearm in good working order at their cost. The employees firearm must be approved by the certified trainer prior to carrying on the district premises.


• Must be able to accommodate mandatory attendance at events such as graduations Back to School Registration and any school event deemed necessary by the Director of Security.

Essential Functions

• Abiding by school board policies and applicable law patrol and supervise campus assuring students staff and visitors are safe orderly secure and within supervised areas; monitor hallways walkways restrooms parking lots grounds classrooms and adjacent areas; assure safety and security of students staff visitors and private and school property buildings and grounds.


• Enforce and assure compliance with local state and federal laws and District rules policies and regulations; respond to complaints from students staff and visitors; investigate deter identify and report unusual suspicious or criminal activities; prevent de-escalate or break up conflicts and incidents of aggression.


• Confer and collaborate with administrators faculty and staff concerning student behavior building security safety and enforcement activities; may be called to assist with interview and investigation of students and others concerning security or safety incidents; report incidents involving students and the public to school administration or applicable staff and inform the Security Supervisor.


• Escort and direct authorized visitors to desired destinations; provide general information and assistance; assure students staff and visitors on campus are authorized visitors; escort unauthorized visitors off campus; lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate.


• Provide proactive and visible support for school staff faculty and administrators in maintaining proper student discipline; locate and escort students to and from administrative offices as needed; refer students to administrative offices for various infractions as appropriate.


• Monitor campus for illegal activity; investigate and report instances of graffiti and vandalism; search for and confiscate illegal possessions as directed; provide information to confer with and assist law enforcement agencies concerning legal matters involving students staff and visitors; arrange for assist with file and submit police reports as required.


• Report safety sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate personnel; respond to emergency situations as needed; assist with the implementation of emergency preparedness plans as directed.


• Prepare detailed incident reports and complete daily log activities accounting for involvement and interactions with students staff and parents or visitors. Provide professional customer service. Maintain routine records related to incidents and daily activities; prepare and process various forms.


• Assist with emergency procedures and preparedness plans as directed.


• Supports the FWCS Schools of Success mission to empower all students to reach their potential through equitable and relevant community-connected experiences to ensure students achieve at least one of the 4E's - (Enrollment Employment Enlistment or Entrepreneurship.)


• Positively promotes and embodies the FWCS Schools of Success six core competencies in our daily work: Creativity and Innovation Critical and Analytical Thinking Collaboration Communication Cultural Agility and Self-Direction


• Perform related duties as assigned. May be required to perform duties or assist outside of assigned school. Perform related duties as assigned by the Security Supervisor and or the Director of Security to meet the needs of the district.

Requirements

1. Clean background with no criminal history.

• Reliable transportation.


• Strong work ethics and professional demeanor.


• Consistent attendance throughout the school year calendar.


• Proficiency in communication and report writing.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Dress And Equipment

All School Security Officers must wear the assigned uniform and provide approved duty firearm.

Physical Requirements

To perform the essential functions of this job effectively and safely employees must meet the following physical qualifications:

• Communication Skills:Ability to speak clearly and hear effectively in various environments.


• Manual Dexterity:Adeptness in the use of hands and fingers.


• Postural Endurance:Sit or stand for prolonged periods as the job requires.


• Flexibility:Ability to bend at the waist kneel or crouch to perform specific duties.


• Visual Acuity:Close vision ability with the capacity to adjust focus.


• Mobility:Freedom to sit walk and stand at will throughout the work environment for extended periods of time.


• Strength and Stamina:Capability to lift carry push or pull up to fifty (50) pounds or more.


• Outdoor Work:Tolerance of work outside in various weather conditions.

FWCS will reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.