LEAD SCHOOL SECURITY OFFICER (#PS274)

Position Overview 

The Senior School Security Officer works directly with the Safety and Security Coordinator and the local school Principal to provide student safety and supervisory assistance on school premises and to enforce school regulations regarding conduct. An employee in this position will respond to complaints of losses of personal and school property, develop procedures to deter trespassers from school property, and assist in the establishment and formal audit of local security and safety procedures, including the emergency response plan. The Senior School Security Officer relates well and communicates with students, school staff, and the school community.  In locations with multiple School Security Officers the Senior School Security Officer is responsible for coordinating the SSO activities and reports at their school.

Roles and Responsibilities 

• Assists Safety and Security Coordinator in scheduling, planning, and supervising the work of other SSO’s.
• Coordinates activities of SSOs within the school.
• Acts as the primary Safety and Security point of contact within the school.
• Primary liaison between the school administration and first responders.
• Assists in general supervision of school grounds and buildings; assists with administrative enforcement of school regulations regarding conduct; responds to complaints of losses of personal and school property; develops procedures to deter trespassers from school property. 
• Provides student safety and supervisory assistance on school premises. 
• Oversees and coordinates parking and bus regulations on school grounds and reports accidents on school property. 
• Assists in the establishment and formal audit of local security and safety procedures including the emergency response plan. 
• Assists with developing effective school-community relations and in maintaining a human relations climate which promotes a positive school environment.
• Serves as liaison between Loudoun County law enforcement and fire safety officials and school administrators.  Represents the school in court, as needed. 
• Coordinates the student Crime Solvers program. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law Enforcement or related field; extensive experience, beyond the required experience level can be utilized in substitution of a degree 
• Two years of responsible work experience in an area involving monitoring and enforcing appropriate modes of conduct 
• Knowledge of rules and regulations regarding student safety and conduct and the ability to enforce those regulations 
• Ability to relate to, communicate with, and supervise young adults in order to help establish and maintain effective relationships with parents and the public 
• Ability to supervise and assist in implementing intervention programs for students displaying socially unacceptable behavior 
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions, and to prepare clear and comprehensive oral and written reports 
• Sufficient mobility to patrol school hallways and grounds and to monitor student behavior, deter inappropriate behavior, and apprehend students 
• Sufficient vision to be able to observe students and trespassers up to 100 yards away 

Physical Requirements 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, climb, stoop, kneel, bend and walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or tools; reach with hands and arms and see and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and may be required to lift up to approximately 50 pounds.  

Itinerant travel is required for floater positions, and the employee is often required to change locations and adapt to multiple environments across schools. Ability to drive and navigate to multiple locations. 

FLSA Status: Exempt

Months/Days/Hours: 10 Months/ 194 Days/ 8 Hours

Reports To: Safety and Security Coordinator