Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: Starting at $16.50 - DOE

Job Title: Safety and Security Officer (Armed)

Department: Facilities

Position: Non-Exempt, Part-Time

Saint Patrick Catholic School is currently seeking an Armed Safety and Security Officer to join our Facilities Team. Applicants must be previous law enforcement. The hours for this position will vary on weekdays between 6:00am-2:00pm and 2:00pm - 9:00pm. Additional hours may be available on occasion for special events and evening/weekend activities taking place on campus.

Overview

Founded in 2005, Saint Patrick Catholic School (Norfolk, Virginia) is an independent Catholic school with an enrollment of approximately 400 students in grades pre-kindergarten through eight. Boasting a vibrant and accomplished team of educators, the school encourages students to develop a growth mindset while creating an educational framework focused on reinforcing six "pillars" of education that support the whole formation of each student. Saint Patrick Catholic School is proud to be a Glasser Quality School!

Expectations

• Uphold the schools 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 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 supervisor
• Assist with dismissal duty daily and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be a former law enforcement officer to qualify for the Virginia School Security Officer (SSO) Certification
• 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 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 experience in law enforcement or 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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