School Security Officer - New Orleans Public Schools

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School Site Administrator & Security Supervisor
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the designated supervisor, the Security Counselor protects students, visitors and
Staff members from harm and school-owned property from loss or damage and enforces the laws of the
State on School Board property as well as a two-block area surrounding the school premises.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. To perform this job successfully, an individual
must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.
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Patrols buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry.
Investigates burglaries and secures buildings at the request of the Security
Technician/Dispatcher.
Helps to control students and protect students and staff before, during and after school.
Reports any unusual conditions of the school grounds and makes appropriate
recommendations concerning security incidents to the appropriate supervisor.
Prepares written reports of ALL incidents that occur while on duty.
Enforces all city, state, and federal laws within a two block radius of the school site.
Regulates personnel and/or vehicular traffic on campus.
Makes arrests as appropriate.
Works as a response unit member handling special needs within the Orleans Parish School
District.
Works in identified areas which are in need of security for specific purposes.
Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
A. Education and Experience
High school diploma required. Must possess a valid Louisiana Driver’s License. Eligibility or completion of a
major law enforcement academy preferred. Expertise in area of specialization. Minimum of 2 years of law
enforcement experience or comparable private security experience. Successful completion of a major law
enforcement academy preferred.
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B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
Licensed to carry a firearm; Knowledge of law enforcement and safety practices.
C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
Must be qualified in the use of a .38 caliber revolver or other weapons that meet the standards of the
Security Department. Must possess excellent writing and verbal skills. Physical ability to affect arrest
under difficult circumstances. Post certification preferred. Must pass drug screening test. All applicants
must be able to work flexible hours and workday assignments.
Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the
job.
 Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.)
part of the work day;
 Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds rarely;
 Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals,
etc) rarely;
 Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or
similar elements rarely;
 Normal setting for this job is an office/school setting.
Salary Range: Grade SO1 of the Orleans Parish School Board Salary Schedule.
How to Apply: Interested applicants should mail, e-mail or fax a letter of interest and resume to the Chief of
Staff, Dr. Armand B. Devezin, 3520 General DeGaulle Drive, Suite 5055, New Orleans, Louisiana 70114. The
e-mail address is [email protected] and the fax telephone number is (504) 379-4171. Applicants not
following the application directions or meeting the requirements in the job description will be
eliminated from the process.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: March 17, 2015
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