Commissioned School Security Officer

Commissioned School Security Officer

Job Type 
Classified  

Summary of Job Duties 
The Commissioned School Security Officer provides a variety of security and safety related functions while involved in safeguarding students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This position provides security for equipment and real property in the assigned area, and communicates effectively and respectfully with members of the campus community, supervisors, and peers. The Security Officer provides information and directions as needed. This position may be assigned to a specific campus or geographical work area. The Commissioned School Security Officer will have a focus on protecting our students, be team oriented, be a problem solver, and possess the ability to remain calm during emergency and non-emergency situations. 

Minimum Qualifications 

Please ensure that all relevant application materials include details addressing the minimum qualifications. Applicants not meeting the minimum qualifications will be disqualified from consideration. 

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree granted by a college or university which is accredited and recognized by the United States Department of Education (may be waived based upon work experience and/or law enforcement certification obtained). 

Does this job require any license(s)/certification(s)? 

• Valid driver’s license
  
  
• Conditional upon completing the Commissioned School Safety Officer training requirements

Qualifications

• Certified (Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards & Training) law enforcement and/or minimum of 5 years armed security experience
• Certification in CPR

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s)

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to resolve disputes (may be verbal as well as physical)
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
• Ability to drive motor vehicles
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures

KSA’s (Continued)

• Skill in providing protection services to individuals on campus
• Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local criminal law
• Knowledge of state truancy laws
• Skill in utilizing building security and lock systems and procedures
• Proficient in basic computer programs (I.E. Word Processor, Excel, Email, etc.)

Physical activities associated with this position 

• Driving
• Eyesight
• Occasional exposure to weather
• Hearing
• Lifting
• Pushing
• Repetitious Movement
• Handling sharp objects
• Sitting
• Standing
• Walking
• Speaking
• Operation of a motor vehicle

Physical Conditions 

• Ability to intervene in occasional verbal and/or physical altercations
• Ability safely operate and qualify with a firearm

Work Schedule 

• 40 hours per week, routine shifts: days, some nights (ball games and/or special events)

Work Location/Building 

• Blytheville School District  

Salary/Contract/Benefits

• $28,500 - $38,500 
• 240 day contract
• Vacation accrual
• Paid holiday leave
• Arkansas Teacher Retirement System membership (FAQS:  www.artrs.gov)

Does this Position require a Motor Vehicle Reports Check? 

• Yes 

Does this position require a background check? 

• Departmental background/security clearance investigation as required by the Arkansas State Police
• MVR (Motor Vehicle Registry) check

Close Date 

• To be determined