SCHOOL SECURITY COORDINATOR

Human Resources announces openings for a 1.0 FTE School Security Coordinator position. This is a 200-days, Grade N-SS position. Human Resources announces openings for a 1.0 FTE School Security Coordinator position. This is a 200-days, Grade N-SS position.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES Under the general direction of the Lead School Safety Coordinator (SSC) is responsible
for maintaining order and discipline by providing safety and protection for students, staff, equipment, and property. This
position ensures compliance with applicable laws, codes, rules, and regulations; responds to fire and intrusion alarms in
addition to helping staff, students, parents, citizens, and public agencies. SSCs are expected to model and promote a
positive, productive, and safe campus climate. This position has no law enforcement authority.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE CLASS
(May not include all duties performed.)
Initiate contact with individuals on school grounds or surrounding property to assure visitor authorization. Manages
school access by monitoring gates and other points of entry throughout the school to ensure that students possess
permission to leave school grounds, parents, visitors, vendors, and contractors are appropriately identified and escorted.
Assists administration in performing searches of students and school property. Deescalates confrontations between
students, parents, visitors, and community members while on school property. Escorts students to and from class and the
main office as requested by administrators and staff. Assist administrators and law enforcement during emergency drills,
investigations, and safety inspections. Maintain a high level of visibility on campus through hallway foot patrols of
assigned areas during, before and after school hours. Oversees and coordinates parking and bus regulations on school
grounds and reports accidents on school property. Monitor and assist in controlling crowds at special and athletic events;
observe and report misuse of facilities, vandalism, or other unauthorized activities. Work collaboratively with school site
administration and law enforcement personnel in the coordination of security services. Responds to inquiries from
students and parents regarding campus security issues for the purpose of providing information, direction and/or referral
for addressing inquiry. Report observances of any evident pertaining to criminal activity to school administration and law
enforcement authorities as directed. Assists with developing effective school-community relations and in maintaining a
human relations climate which promotes a positive school environment. Participate in required training and professional
development as it relates to the responsibilities and functions of the position.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical
demands: walking, running, lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling. Generally,
the work requires 10% sitting, 70% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed under temperature extremes and under
conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
HAZARDS/UNUSUAL DEMANDS
May be required to testify in court. May be required to operate school vehicles in the performance of assigned duties. Observation
and supervision of parent pick-up and drop-off traffic areas may be needed at times but at no times will traffic control and/or directing
traffic be performed by the School Safety Coordinator.
EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or equivalent (e.g., General Education Development, G.E.D.) required. Bachelor’s Degree in Law Enforcement,
Criminal Justice, Security Management, Homeland Security, or a related field preferred. Must be 21 years of age or older and
successfully pass a finger-print background check. Two (2) years of experience or training in a security related field is required.
Experience providing safety/security in an education setting (i.e., K-12, high-education, etc.) is preferred. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
A valid state issued Driver’s License. Must possess a School Security Officer (SSO) Certification as defined by the Virginia Code or
be able to obtain it within 30 days of assignment/hire.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
This position requires the skills to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions.
Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include adhering to safety practices;
operating standard office equipment including software; preparing and maintaining accurate records. This position requires the
knowledge to perform basic math; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and analyze
situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the
functions of the job include health standards and hazards, safety practices and procedures. This position requires the ability to
schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a
wide variety of circumstances: work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized
methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety
of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Specific ability-based competencies
required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include adapting to changing work priorities. communicating with diverse
groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team. setting priorities; working with frequent and sustained interruptions. 

It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy G-2.30, Employee Relations – Equal Employment Opportunity - that “Employment opportunities shall not
be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age,
economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, gender
identity or expression, and/or disability.”