Substitute School Security Officer

Newport News City Public Schools; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Newport News Public Schools seeks a Substitute School Security Officer to help maintain order and safety across campuses in Newport News, Virginia. You will patrol buildings, monitor grounds, deter violations, and assist in crisis situations while supporting administrators and police as needed.

The role emphasizes responding to incidents, reporting findings, and upholding district policies for safe schools. Hours vary by assignment and start date is immediate.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma (or equivalency).
• Some experience or training in a security related field, preferred.
• Must possess knowledge of, and the ability to apply, standard security procedures and best practices.
• Must possess the ability to acquire knowledge of School Board policies and procedures and Student Rights and Responsibilities.
• Security experience in a public school setting preferred.
• Must possess the ability to read, write, speak and understand standard English.
• Must have basic computer skills using Microsoft Office programs.
• Completion of college-level courses in the area of security, psychology, emergency management, or criminal justice preferred.
• Must possess excellent human relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Patrol and monitor assigned areas to deter, detect and stop violations.
• Investigate unauthorized or suspicious persons, vehicles and activities.
• Assist administrators and staff in crisis and emergency situations.
• Supervise and direct pupil movement.
• Notify authorities of security or emergency situations.
• Operate metal detectors and conduct searches as directed.
• Maintain security records, logs and reports.
• Attend and complete staff development training as required by law.
• Read and respond to email communications.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Crisis management

Detention & supervision

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

College-level security courses

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Newport News Public Schools SECURITY - ADMIN OFFICE - Newport News, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Substitute School Security Officers

Additional Information -

• Times vary depending on the school level you are assigned to.

Job Summary

Position is responsible for maintaining order and discipline, preventing crime, investigating student violations of school board policies, and detaining students violating the law or school board policies on school property or at school-sponsored events and is responsible solely for ensuring the safety, security, and welfare of all students, faculty, staff, and visitors in the assigned school. Position assists the administrative staff with enforcing policies and procedures for safe and orderly schools at the building level.

• Patrol and monitor assigned areas of the school buildings, grounds and parking lots to deter, detect, report and stop violations of the law and/or school board policies.
• Detect, investigate and report unauthorized or suspicious persons, vehicles and activities.
• Assist administrators and staff in crisis and emergency situations.
• Supervise and direct pupil movement.
• Notify the administrative staff, police, fire department, or other appropriate authorities of security or emergency situations.
• Operate metal detectors and conduct searches when directed to do so.
• Investigate student violations of school board policies and prepare reports of the results.
• Work with school administrators and law enforcement officials in handling serious student offenses and law violations.
• Testify in court and at School Board Disciplinary Review Committee hearings as required.
• Assist with fire drills and other emergency building evacuations.
• Supervise classroom behavior in lieu of faculty.
• Maintain security records, logs and reports.
• Attend and successfully complete all staff development training as required by state law or directed by the Security Department.
• Abide by Security Department guidelines, directives and post orders.
• Read and respond to email communications.
• Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Other Duties

• Performs other related duties as assigned by the principal, supervisor or other appropriate administrator.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

• Must possess a high school diploma (or equivalency).
• Some experience or training in a security related field, preferred.
• Must possess knowledge of, and the ability to apply, standard security procedures and best practices.
• Must possess the ability to acquire knowledge of School Board policies and procedures and Student Rights and Responsibilities.
• Security experience in a public school setting preferred.
• Must possess the ability to read, write, speak and understand standard English.
• Must have basic computer skills using Microsoft Office programs.
• Completion of college-level courses in the area of security, psychology, emergency management, or criminal justice preferred.
• Must possess excellent human relations skills.

For a complete Substitute Security Officer job description visit

https://sbo.nn.k12.va.us/hr/jobs/descriptions.html

The Newport News Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy and childbirth, marital status or any other basis prohibited by law. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33,4-4, and 4-6).

For further information regarding the position's compensation, please visit this Link, NNPS COMPENSATION .

Substitute School Security Officer

Newport News Public Schools SECURITY - ADMIN OFFICE - Newport News, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Newport News Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5978884
Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Nov 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Substitute School Security Officers

Additional Information -

• Hours - 6:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Times vary depending on the school level you are assigned to.

Job Summary

Position is responsible for maintaining order and discipline, preventing crime, investigating student violations of school board policies, and detaining students violating the law or school board policies on school property or at school-sponsored events and is responsible solely for ensuring the safety, security, and welfare of all students, faculty, staff, and visitors in the assigned school. Position assists the administrative staff with enforcing policies and procedures for safe and orderly schools at the building level.

Essential Duties

• Patrol and monitor assigned areas of the school buildings, grounds and parking lots to deter, detect, report and stop violations of the law and/or school board policies.
• Detect, investigate and report unauthorized or suspicious persons, vehicles and activities.
• Assist administrators and staff in crisis and emergency situations.
• Supervise and direct pupil movement.
• Notify the administrative staff, police, fire department, or other appropriate authorities of security or emergency situations.
• Operate metal detectors and conduct searches when directed to do so.
• Investigate student violations of school board policies and prepare reports of the results.
• Work with school administrators and law enforcement officials in handling serious student offenses and law violations.
• Testify in court and at School Board Disciplinary Review Committee hearings as required.
• Assist with fire drills and other emergency building evacuations.
• Supervise classroom behavior in lieu of faculty.
• Maintain security records, logs and reports.
• Attend and successfully complete all staff development training as required by state law or directed by the Security Department.
• Abide by Security Department guidelines, directives and post orders.
• Read and respond to email communications.
• Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Other Duties

• Performs other related duties as assigned by the principal, supervisor or other appropriate administrator.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

• Must possess a high school diploma (or equivalency).
• Some experience or training in a security related field, preferred.
• Must possess knowledge of, and the ability to apply, standard security procedures and best practices.
• Must possess the ability to acquire knowledge of School Board policies and procedures and Student Rights and Responsibilities.
• Security experience in a public school setting preferred.
• Must possess the ability to read, write, speak and understand standard English.
• Must have basic computer skills using Microsoft Office programs.
• Completion of college-level courses in the area of security, psychology, emergency management, or criminal justice preferred.
• Must possess excellent human relations skills.

For a complete Substitute Security Officer job description visit

https://sbo.nn.k12.va.us/hr/jobs/descriptions.html

The Newport News Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy and childbirth, marital status or any other basis prohibited by law. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33,4-4, and 4-6).

For further information regarding the position's compensation, please visit this Link, NNPS COMPENSATION .

Position Type: Substitute
Salary: upto $17.50 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute

Support Staff > Safety/Security

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 12507 Warwick Blvd
• Newport News, Virginia 23606
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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