Security Officer - Hopes Community Action Partnership

The Security Officer position is responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and welfare of all students, staff, and visitors in the assigned schoo...

Bachelor degree in Criminal Justice, Police academy, Fire academy or related field such as Security Supervisor, Security Manager or Retired police officer / fire fighter.

Police or law enforcement experience for at least 2 years

Ability to speak, read, write, comprehend, process, interpret follow and carry out instructions spoken in the English language and written in a variety of documents and reference relevant to the job.

Demonstrate problem solving and responsible decision making skills.

Ability to handle and react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Skill in performing building security and lockdown procedures.

Knowledge of security codes, policies, and regulations.

Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety codes, regulations, and procedures.

Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.

Sufficient verbal skills as required for effective interpersonal communication with clients and other staff.

Possible prolonged and irregular hours and changes in schedule

On-call assignments, as needed, directed by the administration.

Perform any other duties as assigned in support of agency and program needs and operations.

The physical demands and working conditions of this position are representative of what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequently required to talk, hear, see, bend, sit for long periods of time and occasionally lift, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or run.

Must be able to work under stressful conditions.

Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds.

Possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids or tissue and communicable diseases.

Noise level in work environment may be moderate to loud.

Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

Work is frequently performed in a school building setting but also includes frequent exposure to outside environmental conditions while conducting various levels of outreach to community and other relevant activities.

Evenings and weekend work are regularly required for various agency initiatives, program and community activities and events.