N26/27 School Security Coor (200) (Grace Hopper)

Arlington Public Schools•Arlington, VA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The School Security Coordinator is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment on school grounds. This role involves monitoring access points, assisting with searches, de-escalating confrontations, escorting students, and collaborating with administration and law enforcement during emergencies and drills. The position requires a visible presence on campus through patrols, overseeing parking and bus regulations, crowd control at events, and responding to security-related inquiries. The coordinator also assists in developing school-community relations and participates in required training.

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.
Adhering to safety practices.
Operating standard office equipment including software.
Preparing and maintaining accurate records.
Perform basic math.
Understand written procedures.
Write routine documents.
Speak clearly.
Analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
Health standards and hazards.
Safety practices and procedures.
Schedule activities.
Gather and/or collate data.
Use basic, job-related equipment.
Flexibility is required 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 is required 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.
May be required to testify in court.
May be required to operate school vehicles in the performance of assigned duties.
Observation and supervision of parent pick-up and drop-off traffic areas may be needed at times but at no times will traffic control and/or directing traffic be performed by the School Safety Coordinator.

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.