School Security Officer

School Security Officer (2026-27)

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Posted:
May 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Aug 13, 2026

FLSA Status:
Non‑exempt

Grade: U05 (Unified)

Revision Date:
December 8, 2015

Location:

Berkeley Middle School

Under the direction of the school building administrator, this position is responsible for supporting and enhancing the safety and security of the students, staff members, and the general school facility while adhering to established policies and procedures.

• Collaborate with school administrators and other school personnel to support positive and safe school climates
• 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 the building
• Provide supervision for students throughout the school day as assigned by school administration and as necessitated by effective safe school practices
• Maintain a visual of the main entrance; greet, screen and sign‑in visitors when requested
• 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 administration
• Provide security for after‑school, evening, sporting and/or weekend events/activities on an assigned, flexible schedule as directed by the building administrator
• Escort disruptive students to locations specified, and help to minimize physical confrontations, at the direction of school administrators
• 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
• Conduct metal detection and x‑ray detection screening, where appropriate and/or as assigned
• Assist with all safety drills and emergency evacuations
• Assist with the loading and unloading of buses, student transportation, and parent drop‑off and pick‑up as assigned
• Assist with any crisis/emergency management responses and/or plans, under the direction of the school administrator
• Model the WJCC Strategic Plan Values:
  Individualism, Integrity, Innovation, Accountability and Collaboration
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED
• Sixteen hours of professional training from DCJS (preferred); must complete training within 60 days of initial hire date; includes, but is not limited to, Non‑violent Crisis Intervention training
• Practical knowledge and understanding of child growth and development
• Awareness of rules and regulations of the Williamsburg‑James City County Public Schools, including the Student Code of Conduct
• Ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with students, staff and faculty in a variety of situations
• Ability to write summary reports of security incidents or breaches of established rules and procedures
• Possess basic computer proficiency skills (e.g., using email, Microsoft Word)
• Focused on building positive relationships, communication skills, crisis de‑escalation and physical intervention for safety

None.

Performs duties under the supervision of the building principal and assistant principals where appropriate, who may provide guidance and direction through periodic discussions and consultations.

The job entails above‑normal standing, walking and climbing stairs. Security officers are called upon to intervene to support unruly or disruptive students. The work involves being highly visible in the halls, parking lots, cafeterias, restrooms, grounds and stairways of the building. May involve the possibility of physical injury from trespassers and/or students with weapons. Work requires immediate response to an emergency in any part of the school building.

Ability to stand for long periods of time; ability to work in various types of environmental conditions; ability to walk/run, stoop/bend; ability to hear at normal levels; good eyesight including peripheral, colour perception, focus and depth perception; good physical condition. Must have the ability to lift/move 40 lbs.

Position Type:
Full‑Time

Salary: $19.52 Per Hour

Job Categories:
Support Staff >
Safety/Security

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Office of Human Resources
• Phone: 757‑603‑6518