School Security Associate-Part Time Grant Funded

City Schools Of Decatur•Decatur, GA

13h•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 position 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. The position has no standing 24-hour, seven-day availability requirement. Employees must accurately record time worked and report absences or scheduling conflicts promptly. Required training and meetings are scheduled and recorded as work time. Benefit eligibility and other employment terms are 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.
Demonstrate integrity, dependability, discretion, respectful conduct, and commitment to student safety.

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.
Employees must complete district-designated onboarding and assignment-specific training; additional certification timelines will be established by the department.

Responsibilities

Conduct assigned patrols of school buildings, grounds, parking areas, and district facilities; check designated areas for unauthorized access or unsafe conditions; maintain a visible, approachable presence; and report safety hazards, suspicious activity, equipment concerns, and security deficiencies.
Support safe student arrival, dismissal, and pedestrian movement as assigned.
Monitor assigned entrances, support visitor check-in procedures, verify visitor authorization, direct visitors, address unsecured or propped doors through approved procedures, and open or secure designated facilities only when authorized.
Maintain accountability for assigned keys, credentials, radios, and equipment.
Build respectful relationships with students, employees, parents, and visitors; use communication and de-escalation techniques to address conflicts; support administrators with student supervision and incident response within the role's scope; and refer disciplinary matters to school administrators.
Participate in required safety training and emergency drills; assist with evacuation, sheltering, lockdown, reunification, and other protective actions as directed; communicate emergencies and request assistance; provide first aid, CPR, or AED assistance within current training and certification; and assist emergency responders.
Use only district-authorized interventions consistent with training and established 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; report equipment malfunctions; and protect confidential security information.
Provide assigned security coverage for athletics, meetings, performances, extracurricular activities, and district events; assist with entrance monitoring, visitor direction, crowd movement, and restricted-area access; coordinate with administrators, event personnel, other security staff, and School Resource Officers; conduct facility checks; and report incidents.
Prepare accurate, objective, and timely incident reports and activity logs; document concerns, actions, notifications, and follow-up needs; support fact gathering under the Director of Safety & Security's direction; protect records and potential evidence; and provide clear shift handoffs.
Attend required meetings and training, maintain a professional appearance, comply with uniform requirements, and perform other related duties as assigned.
Follow district policies, maintain professional boundaries, protect confidential information, and promptly report safety concerns or misconduct through established channels.