School Security Officer (PT) - Portsmouth Public Schools : Job Details

Classified - Position - Security Officer Job Number 370####### Start Date Open Date 09/15/2024 Closing Date Job Description POSITION TITLE: SCHOOL SECURITY OFFICER - PART-TIME REPORTS TO: BUILDING PRINCIPALOVER-TIME STATUS: NON-EXEMPT (10 Months) PAY GRADE: A412 JOB SUMMARY:Performs responsible protective service work in maintaining security at the school; does related work as required. This position is scheduled for four hours per day at the elementary school level. 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 inCPR annually. Must be certified by Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services as a School Security Officer. Visit 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 EMPLOYERHourly Rate Range $21.19 - $33.41 Job Description View Attachment