School Security Officer

Overview

Job Title:

School Security Officer

Location:

Colonial Forge High School

Pay Grade:
Unified Salary Scale U070

Work Calendar: 10 Month Staff (185 days)

FLSA Status:
Non Exempt

• Assist in creating a safe and conducive learning environment.
• Patrol parking lots, halls, cafeteria, rest rooms, remote areas and school grounds to assure the safety and security of staff, students, and visitors which includes checking students leaving school, parking permits, and improper parking and preventing admittance of unauthorized persons to the premises that may require working flexible hours to provide surveillance and security of unoccupied buildings.
• Direct and control traffic on/off Stafford County Public School property.
• Check all windows, doors and entrances to buildings to make certain they are secure and check for possible fire code violations.
• Investigate and report unusual conditions or disturbances to school officials in accordance with procedures established by the school principal and report any discipline infractions, unauthorized visitors and acts of vandalism to the school administrator and assist with incidents of school violence.
• Attend obligatory safety and security meetings, participate in school safety audits when performed, represent the school system in court cases as required.
• Record all activities occurring on the assigned shift in the daily logbook accurately ensuring reports are written in clear and concise documentation regarding incidents occurring on school grounds for possible use in litigation.
• Conduct surveys to assure fire protection equipment, OSHA, NFPA, BOCA codes are in compliance with local and state laws/regulations.
• Respond and attend all crisis training drills.

• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Respond to written and oral requests for information promptly and thoroughly.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position and adhere to the SSO school dress code. (See the school principal for requirements)
• Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

• High school diploma, G.E.D., or any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Valid Virginia driver's license and satisfactory DMV background check.
• SSO certification through VA DCJS or obtain certification within 60 days of hire. (SCPS offers and pays for the course.)

• Knowledge
  • Practical safety and security knowledge and experience in loss prevention and risk management.
  • Basic first aid “first responder” training.
• Skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google applications
  • Operate a CCTV multiplexed or digital system effectively.
• Abilities
  • Anticipate and identify activities or situations that may/have become a problem and to respond accordingly to emergencies requiring immediate action.
  • Think and act quickly, effectively and responsibly under adverse circumstances.
  • Effectively control or restrain an individual to protect personnel and/or property.
  • Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals
  • Organize and perform work independently
  • Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects
  • Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work

• Work environment is mixed indoor and outdoor environment, with moderate noise, temperatures that are subject to extreme heat or cold, and some exposure to chemicals or other negative air quality elements where personal protective equipment is provided.
• The work is moderate work, requiring exertion of up to 50 pounds of force to move or lift objects.
• The following physical and mental abilities are representative of those expected to complete the essential functions of the job: standing for…