Lead Campus Security Officer

UNIVERSITY ACADEMY•Kansas City, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Campus Security Officer serves as an active Security Officer while assisting the Coordinator of Safety and Security in carrying out University Academy’s safety program and maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment. The role is the designated secondary department lead and supports daily operations, emergency preparedness, compliance, training, and coordination of security personnel. The officer provides operational guidance to security staff and assumes operational leadership when the Coordinator is absent or delegates that responsibility. The position conducts campus patrols, monitors entrances and security systems, supports arrival, dismissal, traffic flow, and school events, and documents hazards and incidents. It responds to emergencies, implements established emergency plans, assists with drills and reviews, and serves as an on-scene liaison to public safety responders. The role also maintains safety plans and records, coordinates training, supports department scheduling and onboarding, guides officers, and oversees security equipment and technology concerns. The work takes place in a K–12 school environment and involves regular interaction with students, staff, families, visitors, contractors, and community members. Duties include frequent campus movement, indoor and outdoor work in varying conditions, and occasional evening, weekend, or extended-hour assignments for events, emergencies, training, or operational needs. Occasional local or out-of-town travel may be required for school-related business, meetings, training, conferences, and professional development.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Three to five years of relevant experience in security, school safety, law enforcement, military security, emergency management, public safety, or a related field.
Experience responding to safety, security, emergency, or crisis situations.
Experience with security procedures, incident reporting, access control, surveillance systems, or other safety and security operations.
Experience providing guidance, training, or operational support to employees or team members.
Ability to obtain and maintain required school safety and emergency management training and certifications.
Valid driver's license and ability to meet applicable employment requirements.
Effective communication, including adapting communication style to different audiences, actively listening, and checking for understanding.
Commitment to safe practices and adherence to safety protocols.
Ability to learn and use relevant technical concepts, tools, and applications, apply specialized knowledge, and proactively develop skills.
Adaptability to changing circumstances and demands, with practical problem-solving.
Responsiveness to requests and operational changes.
Ability to follow safety protocols, respond effectively to emergencies, and maintain situational awareness.
Ability to identify concerns and make appropriate decisions within established policies and procedures.
Ability to perform the stated physical activities with or without reasonable accommodation, including extended standing and walking, frequent movement, operating equipment, communicating clearly, responding to emergencies, working indoors and outdoors in varying conditions, and lifting or moving necessary equipment and supplies.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Public Safety, Security Management, Education, or a related field.
Experience working in a K–12 school environment.
Experience in a lead, senior officer, or coordinator capacity.
Knowledge of school emergency procedures, emergency operations plans, Incident Command System principles, and crisis response.
Experience supporting or coordinating emergency drills and safety training.
Experience working with law enforcement, fire departments, emergency management agencies, or other public safety partners.
Experience with video surveillance, access control, visitor management, alarm systems, radios, and other security technology.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine patrols and maintain a visible security presence across campus buildings, grounds, and parking areas.
Monitor campus entrances, exits, visitor access procedures, security cameras, alarms, and access-control systems.
Support daily arrival and dismissal, traffic flow, and security coverage for school events.
Identify, report, and document safety hazards, security concerns, and incidents.
Respond to campus emergencies, alarms, and safety incidents; provide direction and communicate critical information to staff and first responders.
Execute established emergency response plans for lockdowns, evacuations, severe weather, and active emergencies.
Assist with coordinating, conducting, and documenting required emergency drills and participate in post-incident and drill reviews.
Serve as an on-scene liaison to law enforcement, fire, and EMS personnel during critical incidents.
Serve as the designated secondary safety coordinator, assuming primary operational leadership and acting as the main security contact when the Coordinator is unavailable.
Maintain safety plans, emergency procedures, drill documentation, compliance materials, and training records in accordance with school policies and regulations.
Coordinate safety training for security staff and school personnel and maintain personal Incident Command System (ICS) and emergency management certifications.
Advise leadership on security vulnerabilities, policy compliance, and operational improvements, and support coordination with administrators and emergency management partners.
Support department operations, including staff scheduling, shift assignments, post-order enforcement, and onboarding new security personnel.
Provide operational guidance, mentoring, and day-to-day support to security officers.
Oversee inventory, accountability, and maintenance of department equipment, including radios, keys, access badges, and safety gear.
Monitor security technology platforms and report system failures or operational concerns to the Director/Sr. Manager.
Complete other duties as assigned in support of University Academy.
Travel occasionally for meetings, professional development, training, conferences, emergency preparedness activities, or other school-related business.
Perform physical duties including extended standing and walking, moving throughout buildings and outdoor areas, operating security equipment, monitoring people and facilities, responding to emergencies, working in varied weather, and lifting or moving equipment and supplies.