Job Description

Armed School Safety Officer

We are seeking a dedicated and vigilant Armed School Safety Officer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for responding to emergencies on school campus, checking for security violations, documenting incidents as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a first responder to violent, disruptive, or other emergency incidents on school property.
• Take appropriate action to safeguard life, property and order and to provide necessary aid and assistance.
• Coordinate with and assist law enforcement or other first responders upon their arrival.
• Patrol assigned buildings, parking lots, and grounds for illegal activities, suspicious activity or behavior, or dangerous situations.
• Report matters of concern to school administration and/or law enforcement.
• Confront trespassers and unauthorized visitors to ascertain their business on campus and to prevent unlawful entry onto campus.
• Monitor student activity and movement in school buildings and throughout the school.
• Notify school personnel of serious rule violations, disorderly student behavior or otherwise unsafe conditions.
• Check exterior and interior doors to ensure all doors are secured (locked and closed) and all door locks and card readers are operational and functioning properly.
• Operate security systems, including video surveillance systems and two-way radios, to maximize security coverage and protection of people, property and the peaceful conduct of school business.
• Assist with traffic control, traffic and pedestrian management, and parking within the work hours prescribed above.
• Check vehicles on campus for proper parking authorization and determine if vehicles are parked in restricted areas.
• Assist with developing emergency response procedures, as requested.
• Assist with conducting and participate in fire drills, lockdown drills, and other safety drills.
• Participate in safety and security inspections and assessments of assigned schools.
• Advise school administration of hazardous conditions, unsafe procedures, and other serious security matters.
• Recommend and assist with implementing mitigation measures.
• Provide security support and assistance at school functions and sporting events occurring on campus within the workdays and work hours described above.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk and patrol for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Good physical condition with the ability to respond to emergencies quickly

Work Schedule:

This is a full time or part time position. Shifts are 8 hours in length and typically between 7:00am and 3:00pm. Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Armed Security: 5 years (Preferred)
• License/Certification: Armed SLED Card (Preferred) Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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