School Security Associate-Part Time Grant Funded

City Schools Of Decatur•Decatur, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Part-Time School Security Associate is a uniformed, unarmed professional who supports a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for students, employees, families, and visitors throughout City Schools of Decatur. The associate provides supplemental security coverage through campus patrols, access monitoring, student and visitor support, emergency preparedness, and event security. Assignments may include arrival and dismissal, after-school activities, athletic events, district facilities, and coverage for staffing needs. The role requires vigilance, sound judgment, professionalism, dependable attendance, and the ability to build positive relationships while following district safety procedures. The position reports to the Director of Safety & Security and coordinates daily assignments with designated department personnel and school administrators. It is an unarmed school security support position and does not independently confer law enforcement authority or responsibility for student disciplinary decisions. Matters requiring police action, specialized emergency response, or administrative decisions must be referred to authorized personnel. Weekly hours and assignment locations will be established by the Director of Safety & Security within district-approved staffing limits. Coverage may include before-school, school-day, after-school, evening, or weekend assignments, and employees may work at different district locations based on operational needs. This position does not carry a standing 24-hour, seven-day availability requirement. Required training and meetings will be scheduled and recorded as work time. Benefit eligibility and other employment terms will be determined by Human Resources under applicable district policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least three years of experience in security, law enforcement, or a related field.
Valid driver's license and a driving record meeting district requirements.
Successful completion of district-required background checks, reference checks, and applicable pre-employment screening.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and resolve conflicts professionally.
Ability to work effectively with students, school personnel, families, and public safety partners.
Ability to use radios, basic computer applications, and assigned security equipment.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Availability to work the agreed-upon part-time schedule.
Integrity, dependability, discretion, respectful conduct, commitment to student safety, appropriate professional boundaries, and compliance with district policies.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a K–12 school environment or other youth-serving setting.
Current CPR, first aid, and AED certification.
Completion of FEMA incident command and NIMS courses, including IS-100, IS-200, and IS-700.
Training in de-escalation, school emergency procedures, and incident documentation.
Familiarity with camera systems, access control, visitor management, and security screening.
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design training or other relevant safety certifications.

Responsibilities

Conduct assigned patrols of school buildings, grounds, parking areas, and district facilities; check designated areas for unauthorized access or unsafe conditions; and report hazards, suspicious activity, equipment concerns, and security deficiencies.
Maintain a visible, approachable security presence and support safe student arrival, dismissal, and pedestrian movement as assigned.
Monitor assigned entrances, support visitor check-in procedures, verify visitor authorization, direct visitors, and address unsecured doors using approved procedures.
Assist with opening and securing designated facilities when authorized, and maintain accountability for assigned keys, credentials, radios, and equipment.
Build respectful relationships with students, employees, parents, and visitors; use communication and de-escalation techniques; support student supervision and incident response within the role's scope; and refer disciplinary decisions to school administrators.
Participate in required safety training and emergency drills; assist with protective actions such as evacuation, sheltering, lockdown, and reunification; communicate emergencies; and assist responders as directed.
Provide first aid, CPR, or AED assistance within current training and certification, and use only district-authorized interventions consistent with training and procedures.
Monitor and assist with authorized use of cameras, access-control systems, alarms, and visitor-management systems; operate district radios; assist with approved screening equipment when trained and assigned; and report equipment malfunctions.
Protect the confidentiality of camera footage, access records, and other security information.
Provide assigned security coverage for athletics, meetings, performances, extracurricular activities, and district events; assist with entrances, visitor direction, crowd movement, and restricted-area access; coordinate with relevant personnel; and conduct facility checks.
Prepare accurate, objective, and timely incident reports and activity logs; document concerns, actions, notifications, and follow-up needs; support fact gathering under the Director's direction; protect records and potential evidence; and provide shift handoffs.
Attend required meetings and training, maintain professional appearance, comply with uniform requirements, record time worked accurately, and promptly report absences or scheduling conflicts.
Perform other related duties appropriate to the position as assigned.