School Security Officer

School Security Officer

NOLA Public Schools Vision

The vision of the NOLA Public Schools is that every student receives a high-quality education that fosters their individual capabilities, while ensuring that they thrive, achieve physical and mental wellness, and are prepared for civic, social, and economic success.

Position Summary

The Security Officer is responsible for conducting routine inspections throughout the school and takes the necessary steps and precautions to ensure the property is a safe and secure environment. The Security Officer provides a highly visible presence to deter or identify trespassers on school campus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts routine school and athletic bus inspections as needed;
• Works with school leadership to implement and enforce security policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment;
• Conducts regular security drills and training for school staff and students.
• Investigates all safety-related complaints and secures building;
• Conducts regular patrols of the school premises, including parking lots and outdoor areas, to deter and detect potential security risks;
• Reports any unusual conditions at school campus and makes appropriate recommendations;
• Troubleshoots all safety challenges and is solutions-orientated when reviewing needs;
• Documents incidents and prepares safety reports on ALL incidents that occur while on duty, including weapons, narcotics, assaults, theft, etc. Delivers reports to school administration and law enforcement as required.
• Possesses basic first aid skills and aids in medical emergencies until professional medical help arrives.
• Serves as a key member of the crisis management team in responding to exigencies of the day or emergencies as they occur;
• Intervene in conflicts or disruptive situations, always employing de-escalation techniques when possible.
• Ensures that security equipment, such as cameras, alarms, and communication devices, are in good working order. Reports any malfunctions and participate in equipment maintenance;
• Notifies supervisor immediately when a serious incident occurs and to forward all others the next working day;
• Maintains post directives as assigned by the Site Administrators;
• Works to identify areas that are in need of safety for specific purposes;
• Performs other duties as required.

Educational Background

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Salary Offers

Our salary offers reflect a commitment to equity and transparency. Each offer is determined by education, years of experience, and alignment with compensation across similar roles within the district.

Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Performance Evaluation

The employee will be evaluated based on the above position using either two methods : via COMPASS or a NOLA-PS evaluating instrument. If the employee holds an Educational Leadership certification, he / she will be evaluated via COMPASS to ensure renewal of certification.

EEOC Statement

NOLA Public Schools is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

$29,714 - $41,463 a year

Compensation details : 29714-41463 Yearly Salary

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