Security | School Security Officer | School Year

Security | School Security Officer | School Year

Fort Wayne Community Schools Security - Fort Wayne, Indiana Open in Google Maps

Job : 5883068
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

This is a school year position

Work schedule:
Monday - Friday 6:45am to 3:15pm

PURPOSE

Patrol and supervise campus activities to assure the safety and security of students, staff and visitors at designated locations during assigned business, school, and co-curricular events hours; act as a law-related counselor, and a law-related educator. Investigate incidents and assure student, staff and visitor compliance with local and Indiana laws, school and district rules, and policies and procedures.

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• High School Diploma
• Prior law enforcement or any combination equivalent including: criminal justice field or first responder, military service, or security officer.
• Must possess knowledge of the methods, terminology, principles, practices, procedures, materials and equipment used in assigned ?eld.
• Must participate and pass all required training.
• Must have strong organizational, oral and written communication skills. Must possess knowledge of the methods, terminology, principles, practices, procedures, materials and equipment used in assigned field.
• The School Security Officer is required to have functional knowledge of protocols related to juvenile investigations, a basic understanding of evidence collection and preliminary investigations and knowledge regarding mediation and conflict resolution, basic crime prevention and problem solving.
• Must be familiar with community agencies which o?er assistance to youths and their families such as mental health providers, youth service centers, and juvenile probation, and make referrals when appropriate.
• The incumbent is required to be legally able to carry a firearm, pass a weapons qualification course and qualify on all other duty-related equipment.
• Upon completion of the approved firearms training course, School Security Officers must be authorized to carry a firearm by the FWCS School Board in accordance with applicable policies and legal requirements. Employee is to provide and maintain their own firearm in good working order at their cost. The employees firearm must be approved by the certified trainer prior to carrying on the district premises.
• Must be able to accommodate mandatory attendance at events such as graduations, Back to School, Registration and any school event deemed necessary by the Director of Security.

• Abiding by school board policies and applicable law, patrol and supervise campus, assuring students, staff and visitors are safe, orderly, secure and within supervised areas; monitor hallways, walkways, restrooms, parking lots, grounds, classrooms and adjacent areas; assure safety and security of students, staff, visitors, and private and school property, buildings and grounds.
• Enforce and assure compliance with local, state and federal laws, and District rules, policies and regulations; respond to complaints from students, staff and visitors; investigate, deter, identify and report unusual, suspicious or criminal activities; prevent, de-escalate or break up conflicts and incidents of aggression.
• Confer and collaborate with administrators, faculty and staff concerning student behavior, building security, safety and enforcement activities; may be called to assist with interview and investigation of students, and others concerning security or safety incidents; report incidents involving students and the public to school administration or applicable staff, and…