Commissioned School Security Officer; CSSO

Commissioned School Security Officer (CSSO)

Prairie Grove Administration - Prairie Grove, Arkansas Open in Google Maps

Job : 5551463
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Feb 23, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

PRAIRIE GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description s

JOB TITLE : CSSO CLASSIFICATION :
Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Security Director/Principal PAY GRADE: Classified Salary Schedule

LOCATION: Assigned Campus DATE REVISED: 10/7/2025

PRIMARY PURPOSE :
The Commissioned School Security Officer (CSSO) will provide armed security for students, staff, and visitors in Prairie Grove Schools. CSSOs will patrol school buildings and building grounds to prevent unauthorized visitors and to promote a culture of safety and security.

Qualifications:

• Law enforcement or military background is preferred, but not required
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be 21 years or older
• Must submit to random drug screenings
• Must clear the Arkansas State Police and FBI background checks
• Act 393 of 2015 mandates training requirements for CSSOs in Arkansas
• Previous experience working with children preferred, but not required

Education/Certification:

• Must complete a 60-hour minimum three-phased CSSO training and pass a final examination
• Must complete a refresher course of training every year
• Must complete a renewal three-phase course of training every two years
• Must complete any training as required by State mandate or per School policy

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Experience:
  
  Law enforcement or military background is preferred, but not required
• Experience working with children is preferred, but not required

• To engage an active shooter with lethal force if necessary
• Prevent access to school buildings and grounds by unauthorized visitors
• Promote a culture of safety and security on school grounds
• Provide armed security for all occupants of school buildings and grounds
• Participate in safety walk-throughs and building assessments
• Assist with building drills and other emergency procedures
• Assist with car rider, bus rider, and crosswalk duties
• Monitor the school’s emergency management system and security cameras
• Provide safety and security training to students, families, staff, and the community
• Develop a rapport and create positive relationships with the students
• Prepare reports
• Collaborate with district and school administrators
• Collaborate with first responders for ongoing training
• Abide by all state and federal laws and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

• Maintain control under stress.

• Regularly required to sit, walk, and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
• Frequent district-wide travel, some in-state travel.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The Prairie Grove School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex in the educational programs or activities that it operates and is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Type: Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required