Commissioned School Security Officer (Blytheville)
Commissioned School Security Officer (Blytheville)
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Job Description
The Commissioned School Security Officer (CSSO) ensures a safe secure and supportive learning environment. Working under the guidance of the schools leadership and the Arkansas State Police (ASP) the CSSO is an armed and trained professional responsible for monitoring campus security responding to incidents and fostering a safety culture. This position is authorized under Act 393 of 2015 and follows Arkansas State Police (ASP) licensing standards for Commissioned School Security Officers. CSSOs complement school resource officers (SROs) where SROs may not be available fulltime or districtwide.
Campus Safety and Response
- Provide a visible and proactive security presence throughout the school campus.
- Respond to incidents involving threats unauthorized persons disturbances and other emergencies.
- Monitor building entrances parking lots and access points to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Conduct regular safety and security patrols of the campus interior and exterior.
- Implement and uphold all school safety procedures including drills and emergency response protocols.
- Support school staff in deescalating student behavioral situations with professionalism and care.
Collaboration and Prevention
- Partner with school leadership local law enforcement and emergency services.
- Attend and participate in threat assessment and safety planning meetings.
- Serve as a safety awareness and prevention resource to school staff and students.
- Build a rapport with students and staff contributing to a positive school climate.
Reporting and Documentation
- Maintain daily activity logs and incident reports as school and ASP policy requires.
- Assist with the investigation of securityrelated concerns and provide written documentation.
- Participate in postincident debriefings and drill evaluations.
Other Responsibilities (As Needed)
This description outlines the positions primary duties; however CSSOs may be required to perform other jobrelated tasks as directed by a supervisor to ensure smooth school operations.
Qualifications :
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
License: Valid Commissioned School Security Officer (CSSO) license issued by the Arkansas State Police required.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in law enforcement military or school security.
- Must be at least 21 and pass a psychological evaluation background check fingerprinting and drug screening.
- Complete the 60hour ASP CSSO required training in active shooter response weapons handling and retention medical response and scenariobased drills.
- Completion of 24 hours of annual continuing education in school security topics.
- Strong understanding of school safety procedures emergency response and applicable Arkansas laws.
- Ability to perform duties requiring extended periods of standing walking and occasional physical intervention.
- Must be able and prepared to respond swiftly to emergencies under varying conditions and circumstances.
- Prior training in traumainformed practices Youth Mental Health First Aid or behavioral deescalation.
- Familiarity with school environments or experience working with children and adolescents.
Additional Information :
School Resource Officer wages will be based on individual experience and within the SY 202526 Salary Schedule.
KIPP Delta Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on qualifications merit and organizational needs. We do not discriminate based on race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
