The Security Officer provides security for the school’s faculty, staff, students, buildings and property within the scope of the Sacred Heart Schools Goals and Criteria.  The Security Officer patrols the building(s) and building (s) perimeters, including the parking lots, in order to prevent unauthorized visitors or property damage and provides security for the general building and grounds. 

Responsibilities: 

• Oversees and participates in security inspections of school facilities
• Develops and periodically monitors a reporting system designed to detect security issues in school facilities
• Makes recommendations to correct security issues once identified
• Participates in providing security for all occupants of school buildings and grounds
• Provides assistance and security to community agencies using school facilities and for after school activities
• Prevents unauthorized visitors from entering school buildings and/or loitering on school grounds
• Informs counselors, parents, teachers and school administrators of student behavior problems
• Carries out investigations, upon request
• Maintains liaison with police, fire and other municipal departments to insure maximum use of their services in order to provide adequate security and safety
• Represents school in court-related matters
• Prepares reports and assists in special assignments as directed
• Uses computer software such as Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail, online calendars, and school databases in performing work assignments
• May assist in handling emergency disciplinary matters
• Schedules the security assignments of part-time security guards, staff, and school monitors with regard to building access and school security procedures
• Has other duties as authorized by supervisor

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree required
• Knowledge of police and security techniques 
• Experience serving in the police force preferred 
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques employed in establishing and maintaining building security
• Skill in observing and detecting unusual occurrences or behavior;
• Ability to use computer applications such as Outlook calendars, e-mail, and databases
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, school personnel, subordinates and the general public
• Ability to maintain records and prepare written reports
• Initiative
• Sound judgment
• Tact and courtesy
• Physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.