School Security Officer

Job DetailsJob Location: WASHINGTON, DC 20010Salary Range: $40,000.00 - $51,194.00 Salary/yearABOUT THE POSITION Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Security Officer has the immediate responsibility for maintaining a safe and secure learning atmosphere for staff, students and visitors. This includes controlling access to the building and grounds by unauthorized persons; assuring that all students report to their assigned instructional areas, and ensuring that students are never left unattended in the school building. Starting Salary Range: $40,000 - $51,194 You will: Patrol public transportation routes and local businesses Patrol school building and grounds Prepare a written report for all criminal incidents on school property for school administration Participate in appropriate trainings and maintain appropriate certifications related to safety and security Maintain a high profile to discourage disruptive acts Cover evening and weekend school activities Ensure that surveillance is provided of suspected problem areas Assist the administration with staff and student security awareness programs Operate security equipment (two-way radio, metal detector, security cameras, etc.) Provide coverage during arrival and dismissal times Serve as a member of the School Emergency Response Team Other duties as assigned You are able to: Intervene in fights and to apprehend and de-escalate persons. Ability to spend long periods of time walking and standing and to complete security patrol duties. Ability to patrol outdoors in inclement and extreme weather conditions. Required to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, as assigned by school administration to provide maximum security coverage. Required occasionally to work overtime. Must support the Operations Manager in securing coverage for shifts missed due to sick, vacation, or other absences. QualificationsYou Have: Must have a high school diploma or GED. Excellent oral communication and people skills. Ability to spend long periods of time walking and standing to complete security patrol duties. Experience in work involving the welfare and safety of students or others, preferably in an educational environment. Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a DC Security Officer License.