Lead School Security Officer

Loudoun County Public Schools (Virginia)

Park View High School, VA

Salary: Information not available

Job Overview

The Lead School Security Officer works directly with the Safety and Security Coordinator and the local school Principal to provide student safety and supervisory assistance on school premises and to enforce school regulations regarding conduct. An employee in this position will respond to complaints of losses of personal and school property, develop procedures to deter trespassers from school property, and assist in the establishment and formal audit of local security and safety procedures, including the emergency response plan. The Senior School Security Officer relates well and communicates with students, school staff, and the school community. In locations with multiple School Security Officers the Senior School Security Officer is responsible for coordinating the SSO activities and reports at their school.

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.

Assists Safety and Security Coordinator in scheduling, planning, and supervising the work of other SSO’s.
Coordinates activities of SSOs within the school.
Acts as the primary Safety and Security point of contact within the school.
Primary liaison between the school administration and first responders.
Assists in general supervision of school grounds and buildings; assists with administrative enforcement of school regulations regarding conduct; responds to complaints of losses of personal and school property; develops procedures to deter trespassers from school property.
Provides student safety and supervisory assistance on school premises.
Oversees and coordinates parking and bus regulations on school grounds and reports accidents on school property.
Assists in the establishment and formal audit of local security and safety procedures including the emergency response plan.
Assists with developing effective school-community relations and in maintaining a human relations climate which promotes a positive school environment.
Serves as liaison between Loudoun County law enforcement and fire safety officials and school administrators. Represents the school in court, as needed.
Coordinates the student Crime Solvers program

Qualifications

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

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Law Enforcement or related field; extensive experience, beyond the required experience level can be utilized in substitution of a degree

Experience

Two years of responsible work experience in an area involving monitoring and enforcing appropriate modes of conduct

Licenses and Certifications

Valid driver's license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of rules and regulations regarding student safety and conduct and the ability to enforce those regulations
Ability to relate to, communicate with, and supervise young adults in order to help establish and maintain effective relationships with parents and the public
Ability to supervise and assist in implementing intervention programs for students displaying socially unacceptable behavior
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions, and to prepare clear and comprehensive oral and written reports
Sufficient mobility to patrol school hallways and grounds and to monitor student behavior, deter inappropriate behavior, and apprehend students
Sufficient vision to be able to observe students and trespassers up to 100 yards away

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 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to: Specialist, Safety and Security

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Months/Days/Hours: 10 months/194 days/8 hours per day

Salary Level: Universal 12

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

Salary Range:$34.72 - $44.87

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!

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