Security Officer

Job Status: Full Time

Reports To: Security Sergeant

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Classification: Non-Licensed

Amount of Travel: 5%

Date Created: February 2021

Level: N/A

Salary Range: $23,860-$32,260

Work Schedule: 185 Days

PURPOSE: The Security Officer supports the physical safety of students and school staff by enforcing and implementing security procedures and ensuring security protocols are respected by students, staff, and visitors.

NATURE & SCOPE: The Security Officer works independently following standardized routines under general supervision. The nature of the work requires strict adherence to District and school policies and state and federal statutes. This job requires frequent interaction both with students and the general public and as such requires a high level of professional decorum as well as the ability to act as a role model for young people.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest traditions of public education and in support of the District’s mission.
• Patrols school buildings and grounds before, during, and after school hours to protect against trespassing, loitering, vandalism, and similar risks.
• Responds to security service calls.
• Monitors student parking lots, including managing the issuance of parking permits, enforcing parking regulations, issuing citations, and ensuring safe driving.
• Monitors non-district personnel and directs them to the office or off-premises. Evaluate the seriousness of situations and call for assistance as needed.
• Supervises and maintains order and crowd control at school functions, including athletic competitions, social events, and other large school gatherings.
• Enforces all District rules and policies relating to the safety and security of buildings, grounds, and students; assists in gathering data regarding misconduct and incidents.
• Provides emergency intervention in situations of immediate danger.
• Collaborates with school counselors, administrators, and other staff regarding student behavior and conduct.
• Responds to reports of hazardous conditions, disturbances, or suspicious activities. Reports any illegal activities or questionable or unsafe conditions.
• Assists investigations of reports of property loss, theft, assault, or other crimes; collects and preserves evidence as necessary to provide to local law enforcement. Ensures property damage is quickly reported to the appropriate school or District authorities.
• Serves as a liaison to local law enforcement officials and School Resource Officers, to address and resolve issues of mutual concern.
• Maintains security records, logs, and reports.
• Maintains effective and respectful working relationships with staff and students.
• Provides ongoing training and assistance to site-based staff in matters of safety and security services.
• Must be available to work mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Directs traffic in the school parking lot, especially during drop-off and pick-up times for students and parents. Assists in crosswalk duties to stop vehicles so that students can enter and exit campus safely.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass a preliminary criminal background and child maltreatment check.
• Must be willing to submit to and pass a drug test upon request.
• Must have a valid Arkansas Driver’s License.
• Must be able to successfully complete eight (8) hours of initial training, including a written exam, and pass an additional background check administered by the Arkansas State Police.
• Must meet all requirements to be a licensed private security officer pursuant to Arkansas law (including, without limitation, Code Ann. 17-40-337).

WORKING CONDITIONS: The Security Officer works both indoors and outdoors. The position requires the ability to write, hear and speak, run, stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, kneel, reach, and lift up to 75 pounds. Potential exposures may include bloodborne pathogens and sick, injured, or agitated students. The position requires high levels of interaction with children and families from diverse backgrounds, many of whom experience behavioral, academic, or physiological challenges.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Other Physical Requirements:

• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)
• Sense of Sound (ability to carry on telephone conversations)
• Sense of Touch (hot, cold)

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. The work environment is generally in a school setting or in a school district with frequent contact with students and adults. The environment ranges from working inside to working outside on different tasks. Employees will be exposed to the elements and subject to weather conditions while performing some of the tasks associated with this position.