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Safety and Security Patrol Officer (Part-time)

Loudoun County Public Schools (Virginia)

Safety and Security, Virginia

Safety and Security Patrol Officer (Part-time)

Loudoun County Public Schools (Virginia)

Safety and Security, Virginia
 
Salary: Information not available
 

Job Overview

The Security Patrol responds to fire and security alarms in all Loudoun County Public Schools buildings; patrols the interior and exterior of school buildings and grounds; reports vandalism and trespassers; performs regular tests on security alarms; instructs/assists school staff with arming and disarming alarms; performs building fire watch as needed; works with law enforcement as needed; and performs related work as required.

 

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate

  • Patrols LCPS owned facilities to detect and deter criminal and/or unsafe activities include checking exterior and interior.
  • Responds to alarms at LCPS facilities, includes setting/resetting security alarms and assisting the fire department in determining the cause of false fire alarms.
  • Assists school personnel with securing buildings, setting alarms as needed.
  • Reports criminal and/or unsafe activities to the appropriate entity as well as the Safety and Security Department and report criminal/suspicious/unsafe activities that require immediate response will be reported via radio to LCPS Transportation dispatcher.
  • Liaises with responding to public safety personnel in the event of an alarm or incident.
  • Performs “fire watch” in the event of fire alarm malfunction at a school.

 

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

 

   Education

  • High School Diploma or GED required

   Experience

  • Current or prior security and/or law enforcement experience strongly preferred 

   Licenses and Certifications

  • Valid driver’s license

   Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Relates well with public and school staff
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrates organizational skills

 

Physical Requirements 

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

 

 

Reports To: Supervisor, Safety and Security

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary: Banded Rates, Band 7

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Salary Range: $21.22 per hour

 

This is a part-time, non-benefited, hourly position. No guarantee of minimum hours.

 

About Loudoun County Public Schools (Virginia)

Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) fulfills its mission of “Empowering all students to make meaningful contributions to the world" through deeper learning experiences, demonstrating instructional leadership across the Commonwealth and nation as a member of the Virginia is for Lovers Network 4.0 and by being recognized by the Virginia Department of Education as a School Division of Innovation.

Loudoun's 98 public schools offer more than 82,000 students an educational program that ranks among the best in Virginia and the nation.  As the fastest growing county in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Loudoun continues its proud tradition of quality public education, maintaining an outstanding record of student achievement despite the pressures of surging enrollment.

Loudoun County Public Schools is the third largest school division in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the 41st in the nation.

LCPS centers equity as one of its foundational core values. For our community, equity means being committed to providing a safe, supportive, inclusive, affirming, and respectful environment for each student and staff member that fosters success, growth, and academic rigor. The cultivation of this environment requires us to reject and condemn the use of hate speech, racial slurs, antisemitism, and any action or behavior that discriminates based on race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, orientation, gender expression, socio-economic status, religion, ability, or other cultural identities or expression. Such noninclusive speech, behavior, and actions do not reflect who we are as a learning community.

We embrace and value the unique identities, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and needs of each student and employee. Celebrating our diversity is important and helps define us as a school division.

Demonstrating the courage to address inequities and remove barriers represents an integral part of our collective effort towards excellence in education. Equity is the vehicle that leads to greater access, opportunity, and equality so that each student is empowered to make meaningful contributions to the world.

With rapid growth and expansion comes various jobs vacancies! We hope you will consider LCPS as you begin your career!