N26/27 School Security Coor (200)

Arlington Public Schools•Arlington, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Security Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of individuals and property within the school grounds and surrounding areas. This role involves managing access, de-escalating conflicts, assisting administration and law enforcement, and maintaining a visible presence on campus. The coordinator also plays a role in developing positive school-community relations and participating in required training.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (e.g., General Education Development, G.E.D.)
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
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
Basic math skills
Understand written procedures
Write routine documents
Speak clearly
Analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions
Knowledge of health standards and hazards, safety practices and procedures
Ability to schedule activities
Ability to gather and/or collate data
Ability to 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 skills 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
Experience providing safety/security in an education setting (i.e., K-12, high-education, etc.)

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 to ensure students have permission to leave, and visitors are identified and escorted.
Assist administration in performing searches of students and school property.
De-escalate confrontations between students, parents, visitors, and community members.
Escort students to and from class and the main office as requested.
Assist administrators and law enforcement during emergency drills, investigations, and safety inspections.
Maintain a high level of visibility on campus through hallway foot patrols.
Oversee and coordinate parking and bus regulations on school grounds and report accidents.
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.
Respond to inquiries from students and parents regarding campus security issues.
Report observances of any evidence pertaining to criminal activity to school administration and law enforcement authorities.
Assist with developing effective school-community relations and maintaining a positive school environment.
Participate in required training and professional development.