School Security Officer - Ace Academy Lambs Lane

School Security Officer Ace Academy Lambs Lane

Full-time, 10 months (188 days)/year

Are you looking to work in a school division where students are engaged in authentic, challenging, and relevant learning experiences, becoming lifelong contributors and leaders in our dynamic and diverse society? Then look no further!

In Albemarle County Public Schools, we work together as a team to end the predictive value of race, class, gender, and special capacities for our children’s success through high-quality teaching and learning for all. We seek to build relationships with families and communities to ensure that every student succeeds. We will know every student!

ACPS employees enjoy competitive pay and benefits, including health & dental coverage, retirement, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, wellness program, discounts on gym memberships, and more! Be sure to check out our website to learn more about our Division and our Schools.

Performs a variety of duties required to maintain a safe and secure environment in schools, centers, academies, or for community education programs held during or after school, or on weekends when scheduled. Enforces policies and regulations designed to create a culture of safety and security in the school district. Manages students’ activity and behavior during school and at school-sponsored public events.

Assists in response to emergency situations.

• Supervises student activity in areas to include hallways, stairwells, cafeterias, bathrooms, auditoriums, gymnasiums, and exterior school property throughout the school day;
• Manages the Visitor Management Systems and greets and assists visitors;
• Addresses unauthorized visitors, identifies intruders, recognizes unsafe or unexpected behaviors, and monitors unsecured entrances;
• Assists school administration, staff, and students to uphold the school’s code of conduct and safety policies. Responds immediately to requests for assistance;
• Maintains a high level of visibility during student arrival, school day activity, and departure;
• Builds and promotes positive relationships with students;
• Identifies situations that could elevate to conflict and engages or intervenes to de‑escalate or address student behavior;
• Resolves disputes between students, encourages positive communication and works to minimize conflicts.
• Acts as a liaison between students and teachers;
• Assists principal and staff in ceasing altercations, arguments, or other forms of disruptive or illegal behavior by employing the appropriate response within ACPS policy;
• Assists with locating students;
• Monitors parking lots, car pick‑up, and bus areas throughout the day and during student arrivals and departures. Enforces parking policies and directs vehicle traffic as needed;
• Assists with the execution of emergency response procedures including evacuation, lockdown drills, and medical emergencies. Maintains functional knowledge of building systems and procedures to properly respond to emergencies;
• Provides security at athletics events, graduations, and other events as requested. Engages the public in a professional manner;
• Communicates effectively and timely with staff and promotes a positive work environment;
• Completes written reports and provides statements as necessary;
• Adheres to established work schedules and participates in meetings and training sessions;
• Relates positively to and interacts with a non‑traditional and diverse student and employee population. Promotes a fair and equitable school environment;
• Assists school administrators with monitoring CCTV systems and evaluating student behavior;
• Maintains knowledge and functional use of relevant technology and equipment. Operates computers, weapons detectors, Automated External Defibrillators, camera surveillance systems, radio communications, basic office equipment and other security equipment;
• Participates in training for certification and recertification and pursues professional growth opportunities;
• Coordinates with and assists emergency response personnel (fire, EMS, and police) who respond to calls at or on school grounds;
• Assists school administrators…