Walden Security
ArmedSchoolSecurityOfficer
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“Armed School Security Officer at Walden Security. Skills: Campus security, Law enforcement, Threat assessment. Protect schools against fire. Protect schools against theft”
Industry & Context.
Identifies problems; Resolves problems; Gathers information; Analyzes information; Develops alternatives; Group problem solving; Uses reason
Minimum 5 years experience, Experience within last 7 years, General arrest authority experience
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Security license from the state, High school diploma or GED, Minimum of 25 years of age, Ability to pass criminal background check, Ability to pass drug test, Law Enforcement or Military Police 5 years, Reliable phone
What You'll Do.
Protect schools against fire
Protect schools against theft
Protect schools against vandalism
Protect schools against illegal entry
Respond to campus events
Patrol assigned campus
Patrol campus perimeter
Maintain external security
Recommend security corrections
Observe student arrival
Observe student departure
Prevent unauthorized access
Intervene in disruptions
Monitor video surveillance
Join threat assessment team
Develop communication with law enforcement
Communicate with site administration
Communicate with supervisor
Complete assigned duties
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Threat assessment team; Site administration; Direct supervisor; Patrolling law enforcement
Communication Scope
Speaks clearly; Listens; Writes clearly; Reads and interprets
Full Job Description
SUMMARY: What are the requirements to become a SSO? School Security Officers must possess a security license from the state. Additionally, we require the following for SSOs: High school diploma or general education degree (GED). At least five calendar years of verifiable experience as a certified law enforcement officer or its military equivalency; all five years must have occurred within the last seven years. The experience must have included general arrest authority. Examples of professions that may provide this experience include law enforcement officer and military police. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Our Security Officers protect schools in the district against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry by performing the following duties: • First responder to any and all events that occur on campus property. • Patrol the assigned campus both inside the buildings and the perimeter. • Be highly visible on campus with a focus on before and after school and at lunch. • Maintain external security of the buildings. • Make recommendations to correct identified security issues on campus. • Observe arrival and departure of students. • Ensure that no unauthorized individuals gain access to the campus. • Work with the staff to intervene in situations that can cause disruptions of the learning environment. • Monitors video surveillance at the school. • Becomes a part of the school threat assessment team. • Develops and fosters communication with the patrolling law enforcement agency that serves their school. • Communicates regularly with the site administration as well as the direct supervisor. • Completes other assigned duties. Requirements: • High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) • Minimum of 25 years of age • Ability to pass criminal background check and drug test • Law Enforcement or Military Police 5 years • Reliable phone Uses intuition and experience to complement data; • Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to re
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