Job Overview 

The Lead School Security Officer works directly with the Safety and Security Coordinator and the local school Principal to provide student safety and supervisory assistance on school premises and to enforce school regulations regarding conduct. An employee in this position will respond to complaints of losses of personal and school property, develop procedures to deter trespassers from school property, and assist in the establishment and formal audit of local security and safety procedures, including the emergency response plan. The Senior School Security Officer relates well and communicates with students, school staff, and the school community.  In locations with multiple School Security Officers the Senior School Security Officer is responsible for coordinating the SSO activities and reports at their school.

Roles and Responsibilities 

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Assists Safety and Security Coordinator in scheduling, planning, and supervising the work of other SSO’s. 
• Coordinates activities of SSOs within the school.
• Acts as the primary Safety and Security point of contact within the school.
• Primary liaison between the school administration and first responders.
• Assists in general supervision of school grounds and buildings; assists with administrative enforcement of school regulations regarding conduct; responds to complaints of losses of personal and school property; develops procedures to deter trespassers from school property. 
• Provides student safety and supervisory assistance on school premises. 
• Oversees and coordinates parking and bus regulations on school grounds and reports accidents on school property. 
• Assists in the establishment and formal audit of local security and safety procedures including the emergency response plan. 
• Assists with developing effective school-community relations and in maintaining a human relations climate which promotes a positive school environment.
• Serves as liaison between Loudoun County law enforcement and fire safety officials and school administrators.  Represents the school in court, as needed. 
• Coordinates the student Crime Solvers program

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

     Education

      Bachelor’s Degree in Law Enforcement or related field; extensive experience, beyond the required experience level can be utilized in substitution of a degree 

     Experience

      Two years of responsible work experience in an area involving monitoring and enforcing appropriate modes of conduct 

     Licenses and Certifications

      Valid driver's license

     Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of rules and regulations regarding student safety and conduct and the ability to enforce those regulations 
• Ability to relate to, communicate with, and supervise young adults in order to help establish and maintain effective relationships with parents and the public 
• Ability to supervise and assist in implementing intervention programs for students displaying socially unacceptable behavior 
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions, and to prepare clear and comprehensive oral and written reports 
• Sufficient mobility to patrol school hallways and grounds and to monitor student behavior, deter inappropriate behavior, and apprehend students 
• Sufficient vision to be able to observe students and trespassers up to 100 yards away 

Physical Requirements 

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to: Safety and Security Specialist

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Months/Days/Hours: 10 months/194 days/8 hours per day

Salary Level: Scale B/ Universal - Non-Exempt Level 12Universal 12Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Salary Range: $34.72 - $44.87