What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer position at Portsmouth Public Schools?
Classified - Position - Security Officer
Job Number : 3700219714
Start Date :
Open Date : 04/07/2023
Closing Date :
Job Description :
POSITION TITLE: SCHOOL SECURITY OFFICER REPORTS TO: BUILDING PRINCIPAL
OVER-TIME STATUS: NON-EXEMPT PAY GRADE: 412
JOB SUMMARY:
Performs responsible protective service work in maintaining security at the school; does related work as required.
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.
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. 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.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
All applicants please submit an on-line application along with copies of supporting credentials. Be sure to connect your application to the advertised position.
PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hourly Rate Range : $17.65 - $26.77
Job Description :
The Portsmouth Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy and childbirth, marital status or any other basis prohibited by law. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33,4-4, and 4-6).
Job Number : 3700219714
Start Date :
Open Date : 04/07/2023
Closing Date :
Job Description :
POSITION TITLE: SCHOOL SECURITY OFFICER REPORTS TO: BUILDING PRINCIPAL
OVER-TIME STATUS: NON-EXEMPT PAY GRADE: 412
JOB SUMMARY:
Performs responsible protective service work in maintaining security at the school; does related work as required.
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.
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. 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.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
All applicants please submit an on-line application along with copies of supporting credentials. Be sure to connect your application to the advertised position.
PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hourly Rate Range : $17.65 - $26.77
Job Description :
The Portsmouth Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy and childbirth, marital status or any other basis prohibited by law. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33,4-4, and 4-6).
Salary : $18 - $27