Commissioned School Security Officer

Commissioned School Security Officer

El Dorado Public Schools, Any School - El Dorado, Arkansas

• Job : 5832639
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Title: Uniformed Commissioned School Security Officer

Reports To: Superintendent

Wage/Hour Status: Non exempt

Length of

Contract:

190 days

Classification: Non-Licensed

Amount of Travel: Less than 30%

Hours: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Salary: $37,500 - $42,500

Primary

Purpose:

The El Dorado School District (ESD) is seeking exceptional applicants for Uniformed Commissioned School Security Officers (CSSO). The CSSO will provide an armed component to the overall ESD Safety and Security Team. In addition, an ideal candidate should be committed to high standards for safety and security procedures.

Education/Certification:

• Three (3) years of experience in law enforcement, security or a related field.
• An Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field is preferred or an acceptable level of equivalent experience or job knowledge.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must be able to submit to and pass a drug test upon hiring and at request.

Other Requirements:

• Must pass a preliminary criminal background and child maltreatment check.
• Appropriate personal and professional conduct at all times while around students and other staff members.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must successfully pass a psychological exam upon employment and annually.
• Must be able to successfully complete sixty (60) hours of initial training, including a written exam, and pass an additional background check administered by the Arkansas State Police. The cost of this training will be reimbursed once successfully completed.
• Must meet all requirements to be a commissioned school security officer pursuant to Arkansas law (including, without limitation, Ark. Code Ann. 17-40-337).
• Must furnish own firearm and ammunition that meets approved parameters set by the ESD.
• Proven experience working with security and emergency medical services systems, procedures, and protocols for organizational effectiveness.

Knowledge of:

• Comprehensive knowledge of state and local policies and procedures regarding the administration of security/school safety programs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the current literature, trends, methods, and developments in the areas of security and school safety.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• General knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization, and administration.

• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or boards.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and make recommendations for improvements.
• Use common office machines and popular computer‑driven word processing, spreadsheet, and file maintenance.
• Maintain complete and accurate records and develop meaningful reports from them.
• Effectively express ideas orally and in writing and establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• Understand how various systems and departments interact to achieve district goals.
• Make decisions using data and technology.
• Identify and prioritize mission‑critical issues with alignment of people, time, and resources.
• Offer innovative solutions to seemingly intractable challenges.

• Prevent unauthorized visitors from entering school buildings and/or loitering on school grounds.
• Help direct traffic before and after school.
• Provide armed security for all occupants of school buildings and grounds.
• Oversee and participate in security inspections and assessments of school facilities.
• Monitor security issues in school facilities.
• Make recommendations to correct identified security issues.
• Inform counselors, parents, teachers and school administrators of student behavior issues.
• Serve as liaison with police, fire and other municipal departments to…