🚩 Starting Rate: $25 /hour
🏫 Environment: Alternative Education Program, High School
, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a School Security Officer to join our award-winning Alternative Education 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 excel in dynamic environments, take pride in protecting others, and bring a calm, solutions-focused mindset—along with integrity, professionalism, and a touch of good humor— We Should Talk!📲
As the School Security Officer , you will play a vital role in fostering a safe, orderly, and welcoming educational environment. By actively monitoring the campus, enforcing established safety protocols, and providing respectful support to students, staff, families, and visitors, you will help ensure a secure atmosphere where learning can thrive. This position is entrusted with protecting the wellbeing of the entire school community by consistently upholding school district and Ombudsman policies, responding swiftly to incidents, and maintaining a visible, supportive presence throughout the day.
‖ Responsibilities Include:
Patrolling the school’s interior and exterior—including classrooms, hallways, restrooms, and campus grounds—to identify and prevent safety risks or unauthorized activity.
Enforcing school security protocols and Ombudsman policies as directed by leadership, ensuring consistent adherence to safety guidelines.
Supporting student engagement through truancy interventions, home visits, and proactive responses to behavior concerns, fostering a respectful and encouraging environment.
Monitoring students and staff throughout the school day—during arrivals, transitions, instructional periods, and dismissals—to maintain calm, structured movement and minimize disruptions.
Conducting thorough check-ins of students, including inspecting backpacks, electronics, and personal items according to school protocol and leadership direction.
Responding swiftly to emergencies, accidents, and suspicious activity by assessing the situation, ensuring safety, and completing clear, detailed incident reports.
Assisting students, staff, and campus visitors with safety-related inquiries or concerns, demonstrating professionalism, discretion, and care.
Reporting incidents accurately and promptly to appropriate personnel, using both written and verbal communication to support effective resolution.
Securing school events—including graduations, open houses, and after-hours programs—by maintaining a visible safety presence and coordinating smooth operations.
Participating in school safety practices such as cleaning, sanitization, and emergency preparedness drills to strengthen health and crisis response readiness.
Performing additional duties as assigned by school administrators, always contributing to a secure and supportive learning environment.
‖ Qualifications Required:
High school diploma or equivalent with passage of basic skills test.
Prior experience and/or highly knowledgeable in security operations and safety practices, preferably in an education program or school 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.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of staff members, students, parents, customers, and the public.
Well-versed in the use of relevant technology including experience with computers, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.
is a division of , 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 link below:At ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job, as a member of our team you'll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment! Y our path to a truly rewarding career starts here – where growth, empowerment, and collaboration define our culture; and every day is a Chance to transform lives through education!
‖ Perks and Benefits Include:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Personal Protection Insurance Plans
Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program
Legal Services Insurance
Pet Health Insurance
Accrual-based Paid Time Off
School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
401k Retirement Saving Plan
Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
Opportunities for Growth & Development
And So Much More!
If you're ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future — This Is Your Chance !
Join us and together, we can empower students to overcome challenges, build confidence and unlock their full potential!
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