School Security Officer

Williamsburg James City School District JAMES RIVER ELEMENTARY
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This job is also posted in Williamsburg-James City County Schools

Starting Date: Jul 13, 2026

FLSA Status:Non-exempt

Grade:U05 (Unified)

Revision Date:December 8, 2015

Location:James River Elementary 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
• Conducts surveillance of school buildings, grounds and activities.
• Patrols hallways, stairwells, restrooms and parking areas throughout the school day; checks windows, doors and entrances to secure building.
• Provides supervision for students throughout the school day as assigned by school administration and as necessitated by effective safe school practices.
• Maintains a visual of the main entrance; greets, screens and signs-in visitors when requested.
• Deter admittance of unauthorized persons to the premises; take appropriate action to assist/escort unauthorized persons from school premises; monitors vehicles entering school grounds.
• Reports suspicious conditions or disturbances to administration.
• Provides security for after-school, evening, sporting and/or weekend events/activities on an assigned, flexible schedule as assigned by the building administrator.
• At the direction of school administrators, escort disruptive students to locations specified, and helps to minimize physical confrontations.
• Maintains and operates the electronic visitor management system and alarm sign-in system.
• Monitors closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras and emergency radio; report non-working equipment to administration.
• Conducts metal detection and x-ray detection screening, where appropriate and/or as assigned.
• Assists with all safety drills and emergency evacuations.
• Assists with the loading and unloading of buses, student transportation, and parent drop-off and pick-up as assigned.
• Under the direction of the school administrator, assist with any crisis/emergency management responses and/or plans
• Models the WJCC Strategic Plan Values:
  Individualism, Integrity, Innovation, Accountability and Collaboration.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED
• Sixteen hours of training with professional training from DCJS (preferred); must complete training within 60 days of initial hire date. This training component 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, etc.)
• Focused on building positive relationships, communication skills, crisis de-escalation and physical intervention for safety

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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…