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St Patricks Catholic School

IMMEDIATE HIRE! Safety and Security Officer

St Patricks Catholic School, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23500

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Job Title: Safety and Security Officer (Armed)

Department: Facilities

Position: Non-Exempt, Full-Time

Saint Patrick Catholic School is currently seeking an Armed Safety and Security Officer to join our Facilities Team. Applicants with previous law enforcement experience are preferred. The hours for this position will be from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Monday - Friday. Additional hours may need to be filled on occasion for special events and evening/weekend activities taking place on campus.

Expectations

Uphold the school’s vision of being authentically Catholic and warmly ecumenical

Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to establish servant leadership opportunities

Promote a culture of respect for all members of the community

Exhibit professionalism, positive relationships, and appropriate communication with all members of the community

Responsibilities

Provide campus-wide security and ensure the security, safety, and well-being of all students, personnel, and visitors on the premises

Patrol and monitor the campus, grounds, activity fields, parking lots, and other designated areas in support of maintaining a safe environment; enforce best practices and school policies

Secures premises and personnel by controlling entry and screening all visitors per school policy

Monitor surveillance and security panel alarm systems, communicate necessary information to the supervisor, and facilitate the appropriate emergency response

Assist with safety drills and audits as scheduled

Compile and submit incident reports and other daily reports as required by the supervisor

Assist with dismissal duty daily and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Must be SSO or SRO Certified, OR must be certified within 60 days of hire.

Must maintain all required licenses, endorsements, training, and certifications, including, but not limited to, basic first aid, AED, CPR training, Virginia School Security Officer (SSO) Certification, etc.

General knowledge of practices concerning the protection of school buildings and grounds

Ability to recognize and identify activities or situations that have or may become a problem or emergency requiring immediate attention

Ability to think and act quickly, effectively, and responsibly during an emergency; excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Strong ability to provide a very high level of customer service to the school and community.

Must be able to sit or stand for long periods

Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds, climb stairs, bend, crouch, crawl, stoop, and run

Authorized to work in the United States

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED required, some college preferred

At least two years of experience in law enforcement or the security field

A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications

Saint Patrick Catholic School is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or genetic information.

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