Substitute School Security Officer

Newport News Public Schools•Newport News, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining order and discipline, preventing crime, investigating student violations of school board policies, and detaining students violating the law or school board policies on school property or at school-sponsored events. The Substitute School Security Officer is solely responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and welfare of all students, faculty, staff, and visitors in the assigned school. The position assists administrative staff with enforcing policies and procedures for safe and orderly schools at the building level.

Requirements

Must possess a high school diploma (or equivalency).
Must possess knowledge of, and the ability to apply, standard security procedures and best practices.
Must possess the ability to acquire knowledge of School Board policies and procedures and Student Rights and Responsibilities.
Must possess the ability to read, write, speak and understand standard English.
Must have basic computer skills using Microsoft Office programs.

Nice To Haves

Some experience or training in a security related field, preferred.
Security experience in a public school setting preferred.
Completion of college-level courses in the area of security, psychology, emergency management, or criminal justice preferred.
Must possess excellent human relations skills.

Responsibilities

Patrol and monitor assigned areas of the school buildings, grounds and parking lots to deter, detect, report and stop violations of the law and/or school board policies.
Detect, investigate and report unauthorized or suspicious persons, vehicles and activities.
Assist administrators and staff in crisis and emergency situations.
Supervise and direct pupil movement.
Notify the administrative staff, police, fire department, or other appropriate authorities of security or emergency situations.
Operate metal detectors and conduct searches when directed to do so.
Investigate student violations of school board policies and prepare reports of the results.
Work with school administrators and law enforcement officials in handling serious student offenses and law violations.
Testify in court and at School Board Disciplinary Review Committee hearings as required.
Assist with fire drills and other emergency building evacuations.
Supervise classroom behavior in lieu of faculty.
Maintain security records, logs and reports.
Attend and successfully complete all staff development training as required by state law or directed by the Security Department.
Abide by Security Department guidelines, directives and post orders.
Read and respond to email communications.
Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Performs other related duties as assigned by the principal, supervisor or other appropriate administrator.