Job Description

Openings: Ella Fitzgerald Middle School and Woodside High School

Job Summary

Position is responsible for functioning as a school security officer and providing leadership and expertise to the security team and administrative staff regarding security-related matters, at the building level.

Essential Duties

1. Perform the duties of a school security officer.


2. Ensure the implementation of overall building security strategies on a daily basis.


3. Review reports, documentation, and evidence compiled by school security officers, before submission to the administrative staff.


4. Conduct regular staff meetings with security officers assigned to the school to reinforce training and discuss current issues.


5. Conduct informational sessions for faculty, staff, students and parents on security issues and topics.


6. Assist the Asst. Principal, Operations with logistical issues and assignment of security officers.


7. Assist the Asst. Principal, Operations with developing post orders for security officer assignments


8. Assist the Asst. Principal, Operations with developing, implementing and documenting a schedule for searching students and their belongings.


9. Review the video surveillance system during investigations and when directed.


10. Provide leadership and act as a mentor to security staff at the assigned school.


11. Attend staff meetings at the school and division level, and report back to school-based staff pertinent information.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess a high school diploma (or equivalency) with some experience or training in a school security-related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the noted knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must possess knowledge of, and the ability to apply, standard security procedures and best practices. Must possess the ability to acquire knowledge of School Board policies and procedures and Student Rights and Responsibilities. Must possess the ability to read, write, speak and understand standard English. Must have proficiency using Microsoft Office programs. Completion of college-level courses in the area of security, psychology, emergency management, or criminal justice preferred. Must possess excellent human relations, leadership, and communications skills.

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Newport News Public Schools

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