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NEOGOV · 4 months ago

School Security Officer - Winterpock ES

Chesterfield, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$37K/yr - $47K/yr

2+ years exp

Chesterfield County Public Schools is seeking a School Security Officer for Winterpock ES. The role involves maintaining safety and order within the school environment, ensuring the welfare of students and staff, and collaborating with law enforcement and school administrators.

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Responsibilities

Ensures the safety, security, and welfare of students, faculty, staff and visitors in an assigned location

Work involves being highly visible in the halls, cafeteria, rest rooms, stairwells, grounds, parking lots, and other locations for the purpose of ensuring safety, order, and discipline; and preventing crime and detaining persons violating the law on school premises

Requires excellent rapport with students to encourage proper behavior and cooperation with school administrators and law enforcement agencies in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations

Selects and applies appropriate effective methods of crime prevention, intervention, and enforcement in different situations

Responds to violent or other disruptive events

Assists school administrators in the prevention of personal injury, property loss, and disruption of the educational process through routine patrol, crime prevention techniques, surveillance, emergency response, recovery of property, etc

Patrols assigned areas, buildings, grounds, and parking lots to prevent student disruptions, fire, theft, vandalism, and unauthorized/illegal entry and other activities that detract from a safe, secure, and orderly school environment

Maintains a high level of visibility as students arrive and depart from school and as they change classes throughout the school day

Enforces School Board policies and procedures regarding the conduct of persons on school property

Assists principal and staff in stopping altercations, arguments, or other forms of disruptive or illegal behavior

Assists school administrators in conducting investigations of student violations: i.e., collecting witness or participant statements, reviewing surveillance footage, etc

As directed, assists in student searches for illegal substances or weapons

Ensures that parked vehicles are properly registered

Ensures that individuals on school grounds have legitimate business with the school, and either escorts unauthorized persons off school property or waits with them for police assistance as needed

Inspects the physical security of the building: to include checking doors, windows, gates, fences, locks, lights, heating, and fire equipment; and reports any unusual conditions or maintenance problems to appropriate staff

Works with school officials and staff to maintain and correct problems, promote safety, and promote pride and ownership of school facilities among students

Patrols night functions, such as meetings, student activities, and athletic events as requested

Renders first aid and CPR as appropriate

Collaborates with and assists public safety (police, fire, EMT) personnel who respond to calls at school or on school grounds

Offers testimony in court or before the School Board as needed

Serves as a member of the School Safety Team and assists with emergency planning, training, and drills

Prepares required written reports of incidents and disciplinary referrals, and maintains proper records

Operates personal computer, basic office equipment, metal detectors, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), camera surveillance systems, radio communications, and other security equipment

Qualification

Security procedures knowledgeFirst Aid certificationCPR/AED certificationInvestigative skillsCommunication skillsEmergency responseProblem-solving skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Must be 21 years of age or older

Have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Have documented work experience with a positive employment history

Minimum of two years experience in security/law enforcement or other relevant experience is required

Must be certified, or work towards certification once hired, in CPR/AED and First Aid, and maintain certification for duration of employment

Must successfully complete entry-level training to be certified as a School Security Officer within 60 days from the date of employment

Complete in-service training as required by the State of Virginia and CCPS Safety & Security Manager

Considerable knowledge of safe and effective security procedures and methodologies

Working knowledge of the School Board and assigned school policies and regulations

Demonstrated ability to investigate, identify, and correct problems

Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply school regulations in a non-threatening and cooperative manner

Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive issues and work under adverse conditions

Demonstrated ability to administer first aid procedures

Demonstrated ability to work independently and assume responsibility for assigned work areas

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and school officials

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation, State Police Criminal History Investigation, Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation, Tuberculosis Screening/Test