School Security Officer (SSO)- Charleston, SC

SUMMARY:
What are the requirements to become a SSO?
School Security Officers must possess a security license from the state.

Additionally, we require the following for SSOs:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED). 
• At least five calendar years of verifiable experience as a certified law enforcement officer or its military equivalency; all five years must have occurred within the last seven years. The experience must have included general arrest authority.
• Examples of professions that may provide this experience include law enforcement officer and military police.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Our Security Officers protect schools in the district against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry by performing the following duties:
• First responder to any and all events that occur on campus property.
• Patrol the assigned campus both inside the buildings and the perimeter.
• Be highly visible on campus with a focus on before and after school and at lunch.
• Maintain external security of the buildings.
• Make recommendations to correct identified security issues on campus.
• Observe arrival and departure of students.
• Ensure that no unauthorized individuals gain access to the campus.
• Work with the staff to intervene in situations that can cause disruptions of the learning environment.
• Monitors video surveillance at the school.
• Becomes a part of the school threat assessment team.
• Develops and fosters communication with the patrolling law enforcement agency that serves their school.
• Communicates regularly with the site administration as well as the direct supervisor.
• Completes other assigned duties.

Requirements:
• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Ability to pass criminal background check and drug test
• Law Enforcement or Military Police 5 years
• Reliable phone & transportation
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Good work history
• Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful resident status
• Valid driver's license
• Supporting I-9 documents

COMPETENCY:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Analytical – Collects and researched data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data;
• Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics;
• Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; Shares expertise with others;
• Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things;
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings;
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information;
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed;
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values;
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity

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