School Security Officer

Overview

Position:
School Security Officer

Location:

Central Office Itinerant
Employment Term:
Minimum 200 days annually, pursuant to WV Code 18-5-45
Salary:
Pursuant to WV Code 18A-4-2, in accordance with Mason County Teacher Salary Schedule, commensurate with experience and education level.

• Provide direct support to school administrator(s)/supervisor while on site.
• Provide security for all occupants of school buildings and grounds.
• Provide security services for various meetings and special events as assigned.
• Assist school administrators with threat assessment activities as needed.
• Coordinate and share criminal intelligence with the Safety Director and law enforcement.
• Immediately address security equipment malfunctions and report safety concerns to the Maintenance Director through the work order system.
• Respond to and investigate any actions or potential crimes involving physical injury or a threat of physical injury to others.
• Respond to and investigate any actions or potential crimes involving destruction of school property or property located on school premises.
• Respond to and investigate any act that could indicate a person is likely to cause serious harm to themselves or others.
• Ensure security measures established are followed by Mason County Schools.
• May plan and implement crisis training and safety drills.
• Investigate potential criminal or education policy violations as assigned by the Superintendent or Security Director.

• (A) Within ten years prior to hire: was a law-enforcement officer as defined in WV Code 30-29-1 in the state with ten years of aggregate service, or was employed by a law enforcement agency with duties substantially similar to those of a law-enforcement officer as defined in WV Code 30-29-1.
• (B) Retired or resigned from law-enforcement service in good standing.
• (C) Maintains the requirements and status as an honorably separated or qualified retired law-enforcement officer under the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004, as amended, 18 U.S.C. 926C.
• (D) Obtains and maintains any certification and training required by the Division of Protective Services School Safety Unit.
• (E) Undergoes a background check at applicant’s expense to verify eligibility to possess, purchase, or transport a firearm.
• (F) Active LEOS status including firearms training prior to hire and continual active LEOS status once hired.

The physical demands shown are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, defend, write, talk, hear, see, and use technology such as computers and multimedia equipment. The role may involve high-stress situations requiring mental and physical endurance.