Student Security Officer Jobs

Overview

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.
Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030.
To work alongside the Student Security Coordinator and school level administrators to provide a safe and secure campus.
Responsibilities

• Be available when parents are on campus to prevent disruptions.
• Completes other assigned duties.
• Monitors video surveillance at the school.
• Be highly visible on campus with a focus on before and after school and at lunch.
• Reoccurring assigned duty posts at the school.
• Is available to interact with parents in an educational setting.
• Work with the staff to intervene in situations that can cause disruptions of the learning environment.
• Ensure that no unauthorized individuals gain access to the campus.
• Maintain external security of the buildings.
• Make recommendations to correct identified security issues on campus.
• Patrol the assigned campus both inside the buildings and the perimeter.
• Communicates regularly with the site administration as well as the direct supervisor.
• Being used as a part of administrative discipline that does not involve criminal activity.
• Develops and fosters communication with the patrolling law enforcement agency that serves their school.
• Observe arrival and departure of students.
• Transporting students at any time.
• Becomes a part of the school threat assessment team.
• Monitoring in school suspensions.

Qualifications
Knowledge/Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to qualify for appropriate licensure or TN POST certification.
• Weapons qualifications at or above established standards.
• Certified in First Aid, CPR and “Stop the Bleed”.

Skills/Qualifications

• Use of basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of and ability to use a portable radio.

Compensation
Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.
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