What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Security Officer-Elementary (10 month) position at Roanoke City School District?
General Responsibilities
Conducts surveillance of school buildings, grounds and activities; ensuring the security of the school; enforcing established rules and regulations.
- Opens and closes gates to campus and parking area;
- Monitors students, visitors and traffic entering and leaving school grounds; maintains accurate visitors' log on arrival and departure times, provides information, checks identification and parking decals;
- Patrols hallways, stairwells, restrooms and parking area throughout the school day;
- Monitors the loading and unloading of buses;
- Provides security during sports events and other activities;
- Checks all windows, doors and entrances of buildings to make certain they are secure;
- Investigates unusual conditions or disturbances;
- Assists with fire drills and emergency evacuations;
- Escorts disruptive students to locations specified by school administration; helps control physical confrontations;
- Conducts building safety inspections;
- Assists in directing and placing of emergency vehicles during medical emergency situations;
- Secures the school grounds and perimeter during emergency lock-down situations and drills;
- Issues check-in passes to students who arrive on campus after the school day has begun;
- Assists in the investigation of bomb threats and other potentially dangerous situations;
- Assists in monitoring the cafeteria during lunch periods;
- Monitors the movement of students on campus during the school day to maintain and prevent disruptive situations;
- Completes Disciplinary Referral forms involving situations which require intervention by administrative staff;
- Assists in counseling or advising students concerning healthy behavior and positive choices, as appropriate;
- Performs related tasks as required.
POSITION FUNDING
This is a State grant funded position. Current funding runs through June 30, 2023. Funding of these positions is contingent on continued grant funding. Additional State funding may be available for an additional 3 years. There are positions available at twelve (12) elementary sites and one (1) middle school site
Education and Experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, students, teachers and parents.
VRS retirees have an opportunity to receive compensation for this full-time position and collect retirement benefits under VRS. Please check with Human Resources to see if you’re eligible.
RCPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities. The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Hayley Poland - Title IX Coordinator (540) 853-1393
For inquiries regarding employment non-discrimination policies please contact Human Resources at 853-2502
