School Security Officer - Charleston, SC
Walden SecurityCharleston, South Carolina, United States · Posted 2 months agoDescription
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 & transportation
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Good work history
• Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful resident status
• Valid driver's license
• Supporting I-9 documents
COMPETENCY:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Analytical – Collects and researched data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data;
• Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics;
• Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; Shares expertise with others;
• Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things;
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings;
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information;
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed;
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values;
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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