Substitute School Security Officer
About The Position
The Substitute School Security Officer is responsible for maintaining order and discipline, preventing crime, investigating student violations of School Board policies, and detaining students who violate the law or School Board policies on school property or at school-sponsored events. The position is responsible for the safety, security, and welfare of students, faculty, staff, and visitors at the assigned school, and assists administrative staff in enforcing policies and procedures for safe and orderly schools at the building level. The schedule is listed as 6:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with times varying depending on the school level assigned. The officer performs other related duties as assigned by the principal, supervisor, or another appropriate administrator. Duties listed are illustrative and do not exclude similar, related, or logically assigned work.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply standard security procedures and best practices.
- Ability to acquire knowledge of School Board policies and procedures and Student Rights and Responsibilities.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand standard English.
- Basic computer skills using Microsoft Office programs.
- Excellent human relations skills.
Nice To Haves
- Some experience or training in a security-related field.
- Security experience in a public school setting.
- Completion of college-level courses in security, psychology, emergency management, or criminal justice.
Responsibilities
- Patrol and monitor school buildings, grounds, and parking lots to deter, detect, report, and stop violations of law or School Board policies.
- Detect, investigate, and report unauthorized or suspicious persons, vehicles, and activities.
- Assist administrators and staff during crisis and emergency situations.
- Supervise and direct pupil movement.
- Notify administrative staff, police, fire departments, or other appropriate authorities about security or emergency situations.
- Operate metal detectors and conduct searches when directed.
- 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 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.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the principal, supervisor, or another appropriate administrator.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
