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2 weeks ago

School Security Officer


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Job Description

Ombudsman Educational Services, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a School Security Officer to join our award-winning team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!

If you thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, outcome-driven environment, seek a career with genuine purpose, and possess a problem-solving mindset, a sense of humor, and a stellar work ethic — We Should Talk!

As the School Security Officer, you will maintain order, security and safety at the assigned learning center. Security Officer’s are responsible for the protection, safeguarding, and security of personnel and students, enforcing both district and Ombudsman rules and regulations, and providing a variety of assistance to persons using the learning center’s facilities while working with a diverse population of personnel, students, parents and the public.


‖ Responsibilities Include:

  • Performing security patrols including perimeter of facility, classrooms, hallways and restrooms.

  • Enforcing Ombudsman policies and procedures consistent with the assigned location and under direction of the director/principal.

  • Providing support with home visits, truancy discussions, and potential student behavior concerns.

  • Providing an overall safe learning environment upon entry, exit, during classes, and transitions.

  • Performing check-in duties including backpacks, cell phones, and other items determined by the director/principal.

  • Investigating and writing reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities.

  • Providing any needed assistance to employees, students and visitors.

  • Providing written and/or verbal statements for security and safety issues/incidents with students and staff.

  • Providing security assistance as determined by the director/principal for events including open houses, graduations, weekend and evening tutoring sessions, and other site based events.

  • Participating in mitigation procedures and cleaning protocols.

  • Performing other duties and projects as assigned.

‖ Qualifications Required:

  • High school diploma or equivalent with passage of basic skills test.
  • Prior experience and/or knowledge in security operations and safety practices, preferably in an education and/or classroom setting.
  • Hold currently or have the ability to obtain a CPR and/or First Aide certification preferred.
  • Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions.
  • Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability.
  • Demonstrates self-confidence, focuses on execution, and finds motivation in their impact to the organization.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of staff members, students, parents, customers, and the public.
  • Working knowledge of computer software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Ombudsman Educational Services is a division of ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 45 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives!

Learn more about our history, our mission and the program services we provide by visiting the links below:

  • https://bit.ly/OurChancelightStory
  • https://bit.ly/JoinOmbudsman

As a member of the ChanceLight family you will be provided with the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching personal & professional fulfillment!

Additional Perks and Benefits Include:

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
  • Virtual Medical Visits
  • Health Savings Account
  • Paid Time Off
  • School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
  • Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
  • 401k Options
  • Legal Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Opportunities for Growth & Development
  • And So Much More!

If you’re ready to start changing the direction of students’ lives by providing them the opportunity to create successful, independent futures — this is your Chance!

Join us and start making a genuine difference in the lives of children today!


Careers, With ChanceLight Work. With Purpose.


Copyright © 2024 ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, a
ChanceLight® company *Benefit plans and eligibility requirements may vary based on role and employment status.

Education

Required

  • Associates or better
  • High School or better


Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

  • CPR and First Aid


Skills

Preferred

  • Alternative Education
  • High School Education
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Problem Solving
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Office/Administrative


Behaviors

Preferred

  • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
  • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well


Motivations

Preferred

  • Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
  • Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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