POSITION TITLE: SECURITY OFFICER REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Security Services

OVER-TIME STATUS: NON-EXEMPT PAY GRADE: 108

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs responsible protective service work in maintaining security at the school; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the School Principal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Conducting surveillance of school buildings, grounds and activities; ensuring the security of the school; enforcing established rules and regulations.

• Patrols hallways, stairwells, restrooms and parking area;
• Supervises the loading and unloading of buses;
• Maintains security during lunch periods;
• Provides security during sports events and other activities;
• When requested and available will accompany bookkeeper/treasurer, in the bookkeeper/treasurers vehicle to make a bank deposit;
• Checks all windows, doors and entrances of building to make certain they are secured;
• Prevents admittance of unauthorized persons to the premises;
• Intervene and physically restrain during altercations as necessary;
• Investigates unusual conditions or disturbances;
• Investigates assaults, larcenies and general student complaints;
• Secures petitions and warrants for offenses that occur on school property;
• Testifies in court as required;
• Opens and closes building;
• Performs related tasks as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

General knowledge of practices concerning the protection of school buildings and grounds; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to recognize and identify activities or situations which have or may become a problem or emergency requiring immediate attention; ability to think and act quickly, effectively and responsibly under emergency situations; good physical condition. Must possess and maintain a valid VA drivers license; Recertify in CPR annually. Must be certified by Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services as a School Security Officer. Visit http://www.dcjs.virginia.gov/vcscs/ssod.cfm for more information on certification dates and locations.

This work requires the exertion of up to 150 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires standing, and walking; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, and noise.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and some experience in security work. Ability to qualify as a Conservator of the Peace.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: All applicants must submit an online application along with supporting documentation.

PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER