Hourly School Security Coordinator

JOB STATUS: OPEN POSTING DATE: 08/09/2024 POSTING NUMBER: O24/25.23.0 LOCATION: Jefferson Middle School POSITION TITLE: Hourly School Security Coordinator
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Human Resources announces openings for a Hourly School Security Coordinator position

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

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.

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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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.
APPLY TO: SALARY:
Hourly rate of $27.86 per hour based upon 24/25 pay plan.
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