ABOUT THE POSITION
Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Security Officer has the immediate responsibility for maintaining a safe and secure learning atmosphere for staff, students and visitors. This includes controlling access to the building and grounds by unauthorized persons; assuring that all students report to their assigned instructional areas, and ensuring that students are never left unattended in the school building.
Starting Salary Range: $40,000 - $51,194
You will:
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Patrol public transportation routes and local businesses
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Patrol school building and grounds
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Prepare a written report for all criminal incidents on school property for school administration
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Participate in appropriate trainings and maintain appropriate certifications related to safety and security
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Maintain a high profile to discourage disruptive acts
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Cover evening and weekend school activities
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Ensure that surveillance is provided of suspected problem areas
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Assist the administration with staff and student security awareness programs
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Operate security equipment (two-way radio, metal detector, security cameras, etc.)
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Provide coverage during arrival and dismissal times
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Serve as a member of the School Emergency Response Team
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Other duties as assigned
You are able to:
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Intervene in fights and to apprehend and de-escalate persons.
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Ability to spend long periods of time walking and standing and to complete security patrol duties.
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Ability to patrol outdoors in inclement and extreme weather conditions.
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Required to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, as assigned by school administration to provide maximum security coverage.
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Required occasionally to work overtime.
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Must support the Operations Manager in securing coverage for shifts missed due to sick, vacation, or other absences.
You Have:
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Must have a high school diploma or GED.
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Excellent oral communication and people skills.
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Ability to spend long periods of time walking and standing to complete security patrol duties.
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Experience in work involving the welfare and safety of students or others, preferably in an educational environment.
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Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a DC Security Officer License.
