High School School Security Officer (SSO) - 26/27 SY

Spotsylvania County School District • Fredericksburg, VA

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About The Position

By applying to this position, your application will be considered part of our applicant pool for the 2026-2027 School Year. As site-specific, position-specific openings arise leading up to the new school year, you may be contacted and invited to apply for opportunities that align with your qualifications and experience. We also encourage you to set up notifications to receive email alerts from SchoolSpring when site-specific positions are posted. With this initial application, your criteria is saved with SchoolSpring, making it faster and easier to apply for specific openings as they become available. Advertised salaries are reflective of the 2025-2026 School Year and will be updated after 2026-2027 School Year budget approval. School Security Officer (SSO) are responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and welfare of all students, faculty, staff, and visitors in the school. School Security Officer presence is vital to maintaining order and discipline, preventing crime, investigating violations of school board policies, and detaining students violating the law or school board policies on school property or at school-sponsored events.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 21 years of age
• Current (valid, not expired) Drivers License
• Ability to obtain a Emergency First Aid, CPR & AED certification, Virginia Department of Criminal Justice (DCJS) compulsory training certification, and Mandt training certification within 60 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of successful, full-time, experience in law enforcement or building security.

Responsibilities

• Patrols hallways, stairwells, restrooms, and parking areas.
• Acts as a first responder to emergency incidents on school grounds and at school events.
• Checks hall passes of students going to and from class.
• Enforces school safety and security rules and regulations.
• Monitors traffic and oversees the safety of students riding school buses and driving cars.
• Participates in school committee meetings regarding student conduct, and threat assessments.
• Checks parking permits of students and staff and reports violations to the office.
• Maintains security during sporting events, lunch periods, and other activities.
• Checks all windows, doors, and entrances of the building to make certain they are secured daily and reports any physical or mechanical damage to the school premises to the principal.
• Works with administration to investigate and report any unusual conditions, disturbances, or possible violations of Code of Student Conduct.
• Works with administration to conduct walkthroughs and check Emergency Exits, Fire Extinguishers, Building Evacuation Maps, and other safety checks as required.
• Participates in lockdown and other safety drills; offers feedback to staff and administration for improvement.
• Oversees the use and monitoring of the school security technology and equipment.
• Performs other related duties assigned.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• monthly PTO accrual
• robust healthcare benefit plans
• enrollment or transition into the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with defined contributions and potential employer match
• FMLA and Short-Term Disability leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
• employer paid Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED