N26/27 SCHOOL SECURITY COOR (200)

Arlington Public Schools•Arlington, VA

4d•$46,752 - $76,576•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of individuals on school grounds and surrounding property. The School Security Coordinator initiates contact with individuals to assure visitor authorization, manages school access by monitoring gates and entry points, and ensures students have permission to leave school grounds. They also identify and escort visitors, parents, vendors, and contractors. The role involves assisting administration in searches, deescalating confrontations, and escorting students. The coordinator maintains a high visibility on campus through foot patrols, oversees parking and bus regulations, and reports accidents. They monitor and assist in crowd control at special events, observe and report misuse of facilities, and collaborate with school administration and law enforcement. The position also involves responding to inquiries from students and parents regarding campus security, reporting criminal activity, and assisting with developing school-community relations to promote a positive school environment. Participation in required training and professional development is also a key function.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (e.g., General Education Development, G.E.D.) required.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Successfully pass a finger-print background check.
Two (2) years of experience or training in a security related field is required.
A valid state issued Driver’s License.
Must possess a School Security Officer (SSO) Certification as defined by the Virginia Code or be able to obtain it within 30 days of assignment/hire.
Skills to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions.
Adhering to safety practices.
Operating standard office equipment including software.
Preparing and maintaining accurate records.
Perform basic math.
Understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly.
Analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
Knowledge of health standards and hazards, safety practices and procedures.
Schedule activities.
Gather and/or collate data.
Use basic, job-related equipment.
Flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances.
Work with data utilizing specific, defined processes.
Operate equipment using standardized methods.
Work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups.
Work with a variety of data.
Utilize a variety of job-related equipment.
Problem solving to analyze issues and create action plans.
Adapting to changing work priorities.
Communicating with diverse groups.
Maintaining confidentiality.
Working as part of a team.
Setting priorities.
Working with frequent and sustained interruptions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Security Management, Homeland Security, or a related field preferred.
Experience providing safety/security in an education setting (i.e., K-12, high-education, etc.) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Initiate contact with individuals on school grounds or surrounding property to assure visitor authorization.
Manage school access by monitoring gates and other points of entry throughout the school to ensure that students possess permission to leave school grounds, parents, visitors, vendors, and contractors are appropriately identified and escorted.
Assist administration in performing searches of students and school property.
Deescalate confrontations between students, parents, visitors, and community members while on school property.
Escort students to and from class and the main office as requested by administrators and staff.
Assist administrators and law enforcement during emergency drills, investigations, and safety inspections.
Maintain a high level of visibility on campus through hallway foot patrols of assigned areas during, before and after school hours.
Oversee and coordinate parking and bus regulations on school grounds and report accidents on school property.
Monitor and assist in controlling crowds at special and athletic events; observe and report misuse of facilities, vandalism, or other unauthorized activities.
Work collaboratively with school site administration and law enforcement personnel in the coordination of security services.
Respond to inquiries from students and parents regarding campus security issues for the purpose of providing information, direction and/or referral for addressing inquiry.
Report observances of any evidence pertaining to criminal activity to school administration and law enforcement authorities as directed.
Assist with developing effective school-community relations and in maintaining a human relations climate which promotes a positive school environment.
Participate in required training and professional development as it relates to the responsibilities and functions of the position.