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The school uniformed security officer job is a position assigned to a specific school and hired by the principal. Under general direction, the purpose of the position is to provide for the security and environmental safekeeping of an assigned location of the school district. Employees in this classification are responsible for ensuring all persons entering and/or exiting the assigned location are authorized on the premises.

Additional duties include helping to ensure the campus is free of drugs and/or weapons and performing interview and investigation activities in response to incidents or unauthorized activities. The position addresses security violations in accordance with prescribed district policies and procedures and is responsible for reporting illegal activities to appropriate administration and/or enforcement entities. Essential functions as outlined herein are performed according to assigned district location.

Performs related work as directed.

• Responds to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous and empathetic manner representing OCPS in a positive light.
• Provides timely and accurate reporting to supervisor on incidents taking place on campus.
• Writes incident reports and witness statements efficiently and with precision.
• Provides security services at schools, facilities, and special events, as directed.
• Performs patrols of school and monitors its immediate surroundings.
• Monitors student activities, as directed.
• Conducts security checks of facilities and grounds.
• Identifies and resolves suspected or real security breaches or violations.
• Monitors and supports student arrival and dismissal.
• Supports on‑campus vehicle traffic management.
• Enforces school‑based student parking violations.
• Conducts safety screenings using metal detection devices, including searching bags, backpacks, purses, etc.
• Monitors student activity and assists school staff with maintaining acceptable student behavior.
• Uses evidence‑based strategies to engage with students that exhibit physical or verbal aggression related to behavioral, emotional, and/or psychological conditions, including but not limited to behavior interruption and redirection, positive reinforcement, pairing (building rapport), and prompting.
• Supervises students’ activities inside and outside the classroom.
• Employs proactive measures to de‑escalate verbal and physical conflicts.
• Assists students in resolving disputes utilizing communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Employs the district’s emergency procedures and emergency response protocols in a proficient manner.
• Responds to emergencies and critical incidents such as fire alarms or medical emergencies for the purpose of confining, resolving, preventing injury, or otherwise hazardous situations.
• Inspects facility for potential hazards (e.g., equipment left running, gas leaks).
• Provides security for entrances and gateways by checking visitor and parent identification and authorization information; provides direction and information as requested.
• Monitors and reviews video surveillance cameras for suspicious activity or disruptions on school campus.
• Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by OCPS. With the support of the district, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.
• Responsible for timely and accurate information they maintain as part of their job responsibilities.

While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.

Performs security related duties as directed.

High school diploma or GED; three (3) years previous security, military, law enforcement, or correctional experience, with demonstrated investigative and interpersonal communication skills for monitoring and resolving a variety of student conflicts or…