Job Description

School Security Personnel

Performs responsible protective service work maintaining security and safe environment at a school; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision. School security personnel are often "First Responders" and are often the first to arrive at disruptive and combative situations involving students with injuries or needing medical care.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude other duties if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job description. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Checks all High School doors to ensure they are locked, as appropriate, and secure.
• Assists with hallway transitions and lunch periods and monitors restrooms as needed.
• Assist with afternoon bus duty, sporting events, and other school-sponsored activities.
• Respond to problems as needed and work with the William Fleming High School security team.
• Assist with security screenings as needed and is a member of the school crisis team.
• Other assigned duties include working in the RCPS dispatch office when needed.

Must be at least 18 years of age with any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and some security experience. Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in VA.

General knowledge of practices concerning the protection of school buildings and grounds; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to recognize and identify situations which have or may become a problem or emergency requiring immediate attention; ability to think and act quickly, effectively, and responsibly under emergency situations; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Work requires constant standing and walking, and occasional grasping. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for depth perception, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, and observing general surroundings and activities.

Involves work in both inside and outside work environments where both controlled temperature settings and hot or cold temperature extremes can exist. Work hazards exist to include exposure to cleaning related chemicals and human bio-hazard fluids/waste. Physical hazards exist in using hand and power tools and equipment.

RCPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities. The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Dr. Jesse Mazur Title IX Coordinator (540) 853-1749.

For inquiries regarding employment non-discrimination policies please contact Human Resources at 853-2502.

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