Security Officer

Fall River - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Security

Job Summary

Position Type:
Security/Security - Full Time

Date Posted:
9/25/2025

Location:
Fall River Public Schools

The Superintendent of Schools announces the following position within the Fall River Public School System:

POSITION:SAFETY OFFICER

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidate must be 21 years of age or older with earned high School diploma or GED
Candidate must be able to successfully pass an in-house physical ability test
Candidate must be able to pass an in-house safety officer training course
A strong work ethic and demonstrated initiative for continuous improvement
Physical ability and stamina to perform an acceptable quantity & quality of work at all times
A work history of dependability and reliability with a positive and cooperative attitude.
Ability to meet attendance requirements
Valid Drivers license and proof of good driving record at all times
Must clear criminal (CORI SORI fingerprint) physicians physical and chemical screenings
Ability to become CPI and CPR / First Aid trained
Ability to apply common sense understanding in oral or written instructions
Ability to interact and relate to school leadership faculty staff and public in a courteous manner
Ability to work in inclement weather including heat cold rain or snow
Ability to demonstrate professional judgement and appropriately respond to crisis under pressure

Preference will be given to:

Military Veterans with honorable discharges
Prior law enforcement experience in municipal state or education agencies
Retirees from the Department of Correction
Earned Associates or Bachelors Degrees in public safety related field
Candidates currently on Civil Service or municipal listS for public safety departments (police fire EMS)
Earned certifications in public safety related programs (i.e. First Responder)
Two-years successful supervision of students in a structured setting (ex. athletic coach Boys & Girls Club camp counselor group home)
Candidates who have successfully passed the ParaPro exam

POSITION SUMMARY: To provide a safe and secure environment for learning and to provide a security presence as directed at academic athletic enrichment and social events during and after regular school hours.

REPORTS TO: Director of Operations / Facilities and Operations Division in consultation with the school building Principal for all school-based operations and performance evaluations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the building Principal and school leadership team in providing a safe and secure environment for learning for all faculty staff students and families.
Implement and maintain daily school safety / security operational protocol by patrolling interior points of entrance/exit passageways common areas including restrooms instructional areas gymnasium auditorium cafeteria and assembly areas as assigned
Ensures appropriate pedestrian traffic patterns and flow along interior passageways and exterior walkways.
Monitors motor vehicle traffic issues around assigned facility including but not limited to vehicle-free zones/building proximity parking areas and speed.
Pre-qualifies visitors vendors and external contractors while monitoring accountability using registration (sign-in/out) identification badge assignment controlled access areas and passage routes throughout the facility. Provides directions as needed as well as information regarding visitation policies and protocols to all authorized visitors.
Controls and diffuses disturbances before during and after school hours within school buildings upon school grounds and along access and egress routes. This includes physical altercations.
Assists in investigation of causes of school disturbances theft vandalism and/or breaches in safety and security policies and protocols.
Employ the use of metal detecting devices and physical bag checks for the monitoring of safe and secure school access as needed.
Assists school resource (police) officers local police fire safety officers and EMTs as necessary while ensuring the maintenance of professional collegial working relationships.
Maintains logs prepares reports and/or other documentation related to security and/or safety.
Maintain honest open communication with school leadership team and security staff.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with students while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
Performs other related duties as assigned by security supervisor and / or building Principal.

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:In accordance with the Fall River AFSCME Council 93 Local 1118 Security Officers Contract. Continued employment is contingent on work performance program need and funding.

The Fall River Public School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to racecolor religion national origin pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status or active military status mental illness political affiliation genetic information or candidates are encouraged to apply.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Position Type:Security/Security - Full TimeDate Posted:9/25/2025Location:Fall River Public SchoolsThe Superintendent of Schools announces the following position within the Fall River Public School System: POSITION:SAFETY OFFICER QUALIFICATIONS: Candidate must be 21 years of age or older with earned ...