Security Officer (Unarmed) - Substitute / Temporary

St. Stephen•Alexandria, VA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School seeks professional and dependable substitute/temporary unarmed School Security Officers for flexible, as-needed coverage across its three campuses in Alexandria, Virginia. Officers join an on-call staffing pool to supplement the regular security team during absences, special events, weekends, and periods of increased operational need. Available shifts are shared with officers, who may accept assignments based on their availability. There are no guaranteed minimum hours, and actual assignments, hours, and campus locations depend on school needs and available coverage. Officers work under the direction of the Director of Safety and Security to help maintain a safe, welcoming, and orderly environment for students, faculty, staff, families, and visitors. Anticipated coverage windows are weekdays from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; these are not fixed shifts. Officers are not required to accept every available shift, but reliability and advance communication about availability are expected. Additional shifts may occasionally be available for special events or other school-related needs. St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School is a college-preparatory Episcopal day school for boys and girls in grades JK–12, located across three campuses in Alexandria, Virginia. Officers are expected to uphold the school's commitment to student safety, professionalism, confidentiality, and respect for the school community. Employment is contingent upon required screening, training, and applicable credentialing.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Virginia DCJS certification appropriate to the position, or willingness to obtain required credentials.
Strong communication, observation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to remain calm, professional, and composed in stressful situations.
Sound judgment and ability to recognize and report potential safety concerns.
Ability to interact appropriately with children, adolescents, adults, and visitors.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation, as assignments may vary by campus.
Successful completion of required background checks and fingerprint clearance.
Ability to perform essential job functions, including walking campus grounds and standing for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Prior security, law enforcement, military, emergency services, or related experience.
Previous experience in a K–12 school, independent school, or educational environment.
Experience in security operations, access control, incident response, or emergency preparedness.
CPR, First Aid, and AED certification, or willingness to obtain.
Familiarity with radio communications and visitor management systems.
Experience working collaboratively as part of a security team.

Responsibilities

Provide a visible, approachable, and professional security presence on assigned campuses.
Monitor campus activity, assist with building access control, and follow visitor management procedures.
Conduct routine campus patrols and report suspicious activity, safety concerns, or policy violations.
Respond promptly and professionally to incidents, emergencies, and medical situations.
Use verbal de-escalation and sound judgment to manage conflicts and challenging situations.
Support student arrival and dismissal, athletic events, school activities, and other special events as assigned.
Communicate effectively with school administrators, faculty, staff, and other security team members.
Coordinate with local law enforcement and emergency responders when appropriate.
Follow school policies, security procedures, confidentiality requirements, and professional standards.
Communicate availability in advance and reliably fulfill accepted assignments.