Work days :  Monday through Thursday

 

Work hours:  5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

 

 

Position Title:  Evening School Security Officer I

 

Pay Grade:  Hourly                                                 Period of Employment:  10 months

Description Approved/ Revised:  04/2022       FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Supervised by and/or Reports to:  Evening School Coordinator and Building Administrator

 

General Responsibilities: Provide safety and security services for all students and staff; analyze situations and take quick, effective, and reasonable action.

 

Essential Duties: (This list is intended solely as an illustration of the various types of work performed.  The omission of specific duties does not exclude their addition if they are similar to or a logical extension of the position.)

• Patrols and monitors assigned areas of the school buildings, grounds, and parking lots to deter, detect, report, and stop violations of the law and/or school board policies or unsafe conditions.
• Detects, investigates, and reports unauthorized or suspicious persons, vehicles, and activities.
• Collaborates with other school and district personnel, assigned police officer, and representatives of local agencies for the purpose of sharing and gaining information.
• Stays current with community-related problems that may impact the school.
• Assists administrators and staff in crisis and emergency situations, assists with fire drills, and emergency building evacuations.
• Maintains security records, logs, and reports as required.
• Monitors the parking lot(s).
• Supervises and directs student movement.
• Intervenes and diffuses conflict situations in common areas and classrooms.
• Establishes a good rapport with students, staff, and community members.
• Participates in conflict mediation training sessions and acts as mediator when necessary.
• Secures and maintains basic first aid, CPR, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification.
• Utilizes building camera system for investigations.
• Investigates lost or stolen personal and school items.
• Conducts searches when directed to do so by school administration.
• Assists the administration with student searches; determines the status of unaccounted students.
• Works with school administrators and law enforcement officials in handling serious student offenses and law violations.
• Attends student conferences as requested by administration.
• Assists with students experiencing tardy/attendance issues as needed.
• Escorts students to and from classrooms and offices as needed.
• Attends support staff meetings as required.
• Mentors students informally at the request of administration and parents.
• Assists with crowd control.
• Assists the administration during emergencies and drills and provides assistance to special needs students during emergency drills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, administration, and parents.
• Ability to take direction and plan actions adherent to directions.
• Ability to supervise students in unstructured situations.
• Possession of excellent decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to deal courteously and fairly with the general public, school staff, and students.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Serve as role model.

 

Requisite Education and Experience:

•  Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Must conform to all requirements pursuant to the Code of Virginia and the Virginia Administrative Code for certification.
• Within a reasonable amount of time after coming into the position, must receive the School Security Officer Certification through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services and maintain certification by completing sixteen (16) hours of related in-service training every two (2) years.                      .

Physical Requirements:

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls.  Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to: a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, or repetitive motions required.

 

Manassas City Public Schools assures equal employment opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by federal and state orders and laws.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks. 

 

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements.  It is neither intended to be, nor should it be construed as, an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.  The administration reserves the right to modify, assign, or remove duties as necessary.