School Security Officer

NOLA Public Schools Vision

The vision of the NOLA Public Schools is that every student receives a high-quality education that fosters their individual capabilities, while ensuring that they thrive, achieve physical and mental wellness, and are prepared for civic, social, and economic success. 

Position Summary

The Security Officer is responsible for conducting routine inspections throughout the school and takes the necessary steps and precautions to ensure the property is a safe and secure environment. The Security Officer provides a highly visible presence to deter or identify trespassers on school campus.

• Conducts routine school and athletic bus inspections as needed; 
• Works with school leadership to implement and enforce security policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment;  
• Conducts regular security drills and training for school staff and students. 
• Investigates all safety-related complaints and secures building; 
• Conducts regular patrols of the school premises, including parking lots and outdoor areas, to deter and detect potential security risks; 
• Reports any unusual conditions at school campus and makes appropriate recommendations; 
• Troubleshoots all safety challenges and is solutions-orientated when reviewing needs; 
• Documents incidents and prepares safety reports on ALL incidents that occur while on duty, including weapons, narcotics, assaults, theft, etc. Delivers reports to school administration and law enforcement as required. 
• Possesses basic first aid skills and aids in medical emergencies until professional medical help arrives. 
• Serves as a key member of the crisis management team in responding to exigencies of the day or emergencies as they occur; 
• Intervene in conflicts or disruptive situations, always employing de-escalation techniques when possible. 
• Ensures that security equipment, such as cameras, alarms, and communication devices, are in good working order. Reports any malfunctions and participate in equipment maintenance; 
• Notifies supervisor immediately when a serious incident occurs and to forward all others the next working day; 
• Maintains post directives as assigned by the Site Administrators; 
• Works to identify areas that are in need of safety for specific purposes;  
• Performs other duties as required. 

• High School Diploma or equivalency required; 
• Minimum of 2 years of law enforcement experience or comparable private security experience; 
• POST certification or higher required
• Authorization to carry a firearm required;
• Experience working in a school setting is strongly preferred; 
• Certification in first aid preferred; 
• Must possess a valid Louisiana Driver’s License.   

• Eligibility or completion of a major law enforcement academy preferred; 
• Expertise in area of specialization; 
• Knowledge of law enforcement, security and safety practices; 
• Must possess excellent writing and verbal skills; 
• Physical ability to affect arrest under difficult circumstances;  
• Post certification preferred; 
• Must pass drug screening test; 
• All applicants must be able to work flexible hours and workday assignment; 
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in emergency situations; 
• Physical fitness and the ability to stand or walk for extended periods. 

Salaries are determined by educational background and/or relevant years of experience.

Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and the work environment of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.   

- Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) part of the workday; 

- Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than 30 pounds rarely; 

- Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals) rarely; 

- Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely; 

- Normal setting for this job is an office/school setting.     

Performance Evaluation

The employee will be evaluated based on the above position using either two methods: via COMPASS or a NOLA-PS evaluating instrument. If the employee holds an Educational Leadership certification, he/she will be evaluated via COMPASS to ensure renewal of certification.

EEOC Statement

NOLA Public Schools is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

Salary : $29,714 - $41,463