School Security Officer-Bassett High School

School Security Officer – Bassett High School (2026‑27 School Year)

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This posting is for the 2026‑2027 School Year.

Under the leadership and direction of the school building administrator and guidance from the Director of Facilities and Maintenance and Assistant Superintendent of Operations and Administrative Services, the position is responsible for the singular purpose of providing protective service work to maintain order and discipline, preventing crime on the school property, school buses, or at school‑sponsored events, and ensuring the safety, security, and welfare of all students, faculty, staff, and visitors in the assigned school.

The position investigates violations of the policies of the school and detains students violating the law or the policies of the school board at the assigned school.

• Provide security throughout the day, performing the regularly assigned security duties. Provide security for after‑school, evening, sporting events, and/or weekend sports and other events as assigned.
• Assist the School Resource Officer (SRO) as requested during emergencies.
• Conduct surveillance of school buildings, grounds, and activities.
• Patrol hallways, stairwells, restrooms, and parking areas throughout the school day; check windows, doors, and entrances to secure building(s).
• Maintain a visual of the main entrance; greet, screen, and sign in all visitors when assignment requires. Deter admittance of unauthorized persons to the premises; take appropriate action to assist/escort unauthorized persons from school premises.
• Monitor vehicles entering school grounds.
• Report suspicious conditions or disturbances to the administration.
• Escort disruptive students to locations specified by school administration; help to minimize physical confrontations.
• Maintain and operate the electronic visitor management system and alarm sign‑in system.
• Monitor closed‑circuit television (CCTV) cameras and emergency radio, report non‑working equipment to administration and lead school security officer.
• Maintain proper functioning of weapons detection system; conduct metal detection and weapons detection screening, as assigned.
• Communicate daily with the SRO to ensure security is always available.
• Assist with fire drills and emergency evacuations.
• Supervise students during lunch periods; observe student and/or locker searches, as assigned.
• Assist with the loading and unloading of buses, as assigned. Perform related work as required.

Must have a general knowledge of the practices, procedures, and strategies regarding the protection of buildings and grounds to provide effective security operations.
Must have the ability to recognize and identify activities or situations, which have or may become a problem or emergency. Must have the ability to think and respond quickly, effectively, and responsibly during emergencies. Must have the ability to comprehend and/or explain various types of information clearly and concisely; interact and respond effectively to students, staff, and the community; and prepare and maintain accurate reports.

Must be able to communicate effectively clearly and understandably in both oral and written format. Must be skilled in the use and operation of a closed‑circuit television system, security software programs, and other emergency/security equipment.

High School Diploma or GED, and previous experience as a law enforcement officer.
Preferred: Experience in working with children.

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls. Frequent sitting, walking, standing, and grasping. Frequent bending, stooping, balancing, crouching, fingering, repetitive motion, and reaching. Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures and hazards…