High School Security Officer - 25/26 SY en Spotsylvania County School District

Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking a School Security Officer (SSO) to join the team at Chancellor High, home of the Chargers. The High School Security Officer helps ensure a safe and secure school environment by monitoring student and staff arrival, dismissal, and daily activities on campus. Responsibilities include patrolling school grounds and facilities, enforcing safety rules, assisting with investigations, and supporting administration in addressing student conduct and security concerns. The officer also participates in safety drills, threat assessments, and routine building security checks, while fostering positive relationships with students, staff, and visitors.

Essential Job Functions:

• Patrols parking lots,hallways, stairwells, restrooms, cafeteria, remote areas and school 

  grounds to assure the safety and security of staff, students, and visitors
• Enforces school safety and security rules and regulations
• Monitors the arrival and departure of students and staff to include parent drop off and pick up, and bus loading/unloading
• Participates in school safety committee meetings regarding student conduct, and threat assessments
• Checks parking permits of students and staff and reports violations to administration

• Checks all windows, doors, and entrances of the building to make certain they are secure and 

  check for possible fire code violations; reports any physical or mechanical damage on the school premises to building administration

• Works with administration to investigate and report any unusual conditions, disturbances, or 

  possible violations of Code of Student Conduct

• Works with administration to conduct searches of students, lockers, and vehicles

• Works with administration to conduct school security walk-throughs and checks Emergency 

  Exits, inspects Fire Extinguishers, reviews Building Evacuation Maps, and other safety checks and audits as required

• Participates in Standard Response Protocol Safety drills; offers feedback to staff and 

  administration for improvement

Click here to read the full Job Description for this role. 

Education and Experience:

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• 21 years of age
• Current (valid, not expired) Drivers License
• Ability to obtain a Emergency First Aid, CPR & AED certification, Virginia Department of Criminal Justice (DCJS) compulsory training certification, and Mandt training certification within 60 days of hire

Preferred

• Two (2) years of successful, full-time, experience in law enforcement or building security.
• Currently possess a Department of Criminal Justice (DCJS) School Security Officer Certification

About Spotsylvania County Public Schools:

Comprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24,000, Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia. 

So what sets us apart? Choosing SCPS means joining a highly collaborative team of professionals who inspire, challenge and support one another to be their very best everyday. As a team member, you become part of something much bigger - Your success directly influences our student's success. Here, YOU make a difference. 

The financial benefits of working for Spotsylvania County Public Schools include a competitive salary, monthly PTO accrual, robust healthcare benefit plans, enrollment or transition into the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with defined contributions and potential employer match, FMLA and Short-Term Disability leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), and employer paid Life Insurance.

To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools and our teams, please visit our website at https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/.

Employment Terms: Employment may be offered as a 10-Month (185 Day) contract, at a minimum of 7.5 hours worked per day. This position is evaluated annually. This position is evaluated annually.

Benefits Eligibility: Eligible 

Together, we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the #WeAreSpotsy team.

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Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to non-discrimination in the workplace. Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.