School Security Officer (10 months)

Job Description Starting Date: Aug 13, 2026 Location: Toano Middle School Grade: U05 (Unified) FLSA Status: Non‑exempt Revision Date: December8, 2015 Position Type: Full‑Time Salary: $19.86 per hour Job Summary Under the direction of the school building administrator, this position is responsible for supporting and enhancing the safety and security of the students, staff members, and the general school facility while adhering to established policies and procedures. Duties and Responsibilities Collaborate with school administrators and other school personnel to support positive and safe school climates Conduct surveillance of school buildings, grounds and activities Patrol hallways, stairwells, restrooms and parking areas throughout the school day; check windows, doors and entrances to secure building Provide supervision for students throughout the school day as assigned by school administration and as necessitated by effective safe school practices Maintain a visual of the main entrance; greet, screen and sign‑in visitors when requested Deter admittance of unauthorized persons to the premises; take appropriate action to assist/escort unauthorized persons from school premises; monitor vehicles entering school grounds Report suspicious conditions or disturbances to administration Provide security for after‑school, evening, sporting and/or weekend events/activities on an assigned, flexible schedule as assigned by the building administrator At the direction of school administrators, escort disruptive students to specified locations, and help to minimize physical confrontations Maintain and operate the electronic visitor management system and alarm sign‑in system Monitor closed‑circuit television (CCTV) cameras and emergency radio; report non‑working equipment to administration Conduct metal detection and x‑ray detection screening, where appropriate and/or as assigned Assist with all safety drills and emergency evacuations Assist with the loading and unloading of buses, student transportation, and parent drop‑off and pick‑up as assigned Under the direction of the school administrator, assist with any crisis/emergency management responses and/or plans Model the WJCC Strategic Plan Values: Individualism, Integrity, Innovation, Accountability and Collaboration Perform other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required) Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Sixteen hours of training with professional training from DCJS (preferred) – must complete training within 60 days of initial hire date; includes Non‑violent Crisis Intervention training Practical knowledge and understanding of child growth and development Awareness of rules and regulations of the Williamsburg‑James City County Public Schools, including the Student Code of Conduct Ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with students, staff, and faculty in a variety of situations Ability to write summary reports of security incidents or breaches of established rules and procedures Possess basic computer proficiency skills (e.g., using email, Microsoft Word, etc.) Focused on building positive relationships, communication skills, crisis de‑escalation and physical intervention for safety Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Working Conditions and Physical Requirements The job entails above‑normal standing, walking, and climbing stairs. Security officers are called upon to intervene to support unruly or disruptive students. The work involves being highly visible in the halls, parking lots, cafeterias, restrooms, grounds, and stairways of the building. May involve the possibility of physical injury from trespassers and/or students with weapons. Work is subject to immediate response to an emergency in any part of the school building. Ability to stand for long periods of time; ability to work in various types of environmental conditions; ability to walk/run, stoop/bend; ability to hear at normal levels; good eye sight to include peripheral, color perception, focus and depth perception; good physical condition. Must have the ability to lift/move 40lbs. School Security Officer (10 months) Williamsburg James City School District TOANO MIDDLE – Toano, Virginia Open in Google Maps #J-18808-Ljbffr