Security Officer

Job Description

Security Officer

USD 497

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $20.40 to $20.40 Per Hour

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

FTE: 1.0

Hours/Day: 8.0

Days/Year: 186

The job of Security Officer is performed to identify potential problems regarding welfare, safety and/or security of students, personnel, visitors and/or the site; maintain safety at the school site by enforcing disciplinary policies and regulations; communicate information and respond to inquiries; and provide emergency care to students and other individuals.

• Administers first aid to provide immediate emergency medical care.
• Assists with environmental conditions to maintain a safe, clean, and orderly campus.
• Assists community law enforcement in completing their work activities within the school environment.
• Collaborates with other agencies (law enforcement, community professionals, etc.) to communicate and/or receive information regarding situations that may affect safety.
• Communicates school policies and enforcement procedures to students, personnel and visitors to ensure understanding and potential consequences of violations.
• Escorts assigned personnel, students and/or documents to provide direction, ensure safety and offer security for persons and/or sensitive information.
• Investigates potential campus crimes and/or student‑related incidents to resolve conflicts and/or refer to outside agencies.
• Patrols school facilities (grounds, roads, buildings, adjacent areas, etc.) to provide visibility, maintain security and deter crime.
• Prepares documentation (incident and activity reports, security logs, etc.) to provide written support and/or convey information.
• Provides security during assigned extra‑curricular activities to ensure a safe environment.
• Responds to emergency situations to address immediate safety concerns.
• Supervises students in detention programs within the security department to ensure completion of assigned tasks.
• Testifies in court proceedings and school administrative actions to provide information and document illegal activity.
• Transports students needing on‑ or off‑campus transport (e.g., sick children, students removed for disciplinary reasons) to their required destination.

• Assists other personnel to support them in completing their work activities.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS:

Adhere to safety practices; operate equipment; prepare and maintain accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE:
Perform basic math (fractions, percentages, ratios); read manuals; write documents following prescribed formats; present information; analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions; understand pertinent policies, codes, regulations, and laws.

ABILITY:
Schedule activities, meetings, or events; gather and collate data; use basic job‑related equipment; collaborate with diverse groups; maintain confidentiality; interact effectively with students; adhere to district policies; attend regularly except when allowed leave; solve problems by analyzing issues and creating action plans.

Job‑related experience is required.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Valid Driver’s License and Evidence of Insurability.

• Kansas Bureau of Investigation
• Kansas Department of Children and Families
• Physical Exam/TB Screening

Non‑Exempt.