Security Officer

Security Personnel

The Security Personnel is responsible for providing youth a safe and comfortable environment within the schools. This individual works as a link between district and building administration, law enforcement, teachers, parents, and students.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with student supervision before, during, and after the school day (i.e. entries, dismissals, meal times)
• Serves as one of the district's mobile and/or stationary unit for monitoring student dismissals, traffic & school-related events
• Assist with appropriate interventions and mediations with school staff and students
• Responsible for securing all building exterior doors at the start of the school day
• Monitors hallways and other building areas during and after passing periods
• Essential part of the district's crisis and emergency plans
• Operates metal detectors and conducts searches when directed
• Attends and successfully completes all staff development training as required by state law or directed by the district
• Investigate student violations of school board polices and prepares reports of the results
• Works with school administrators and law enforcement officials in handling serious student offenses and law violations
• Maintains security records, logs and reports
• Provides weekly reports to the Safety & Security Coordinator
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbal, including presentations.
• Ability to build a rapport with administrators, staff, students, and parents.
• Knowledge of district policies & procedures, city, county, state, and federal law.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations and determine proper cause of action.
• Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office, Google, and email.

Education Preparation:

• High school diploma; college coursework or certification in security preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years working in security, working in a school environment is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time
• Ability lift a minimum of 75lbs
• Exhibit manual dexterity
• Have visual acuity necessary to observe and comprehend student movement
• Able to hear and understand speech at normal levels, speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly

Terms of Employment:

Security Personnel will work in conjunction with the district calendar Eligible benefits and leave under JSD policy Exempt