Student Security Officer- Floating

Hamilton County Schools•Chattanooga, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, seeks a Student Security Officer to work alongside the Student Security Coordinator and school-level administrators to provide a safe and secure campus. This is a floating position that covers vacancies as assigned. The officer patrols campus buildings and perimeters, supports campus security and student arrival and departure, monitors video surveillance, and works with school staff and community partners to help prevent disruptions to the learning environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to qualify for appropriate licensure or Tennessee POST certification.
Weapons qualifications at or above established standards.
Certification in First Aid, CPR, and Stop the Bleed.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Knowledge of and ability to use a portable radio.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Patrol assigned campuses inside buildings and around the perimeter.
Maintain a visible presence on campus, particularly before and after school and during lunch.
Maintain external security of buildings.
Recommend corrections for identified campus security issues.
Observe student arrival and departure.
Prevent unauthorized individuals from gaining access to campus.
Work with staff to intervene in situations that could disrupt the learning environment.
Monitor school video surveillance.
Participate on the school threat assessment team.
Be available when parents are on campus to help prevent disruptions.
Develop and foster communication with the law enforcement agency that patrols the school.
Communicate regularly with site administration and the direct supervisor.
Interact with parents in an educational setting.
Complete other assigned duties.