Full-Time and Permanent; Non-Exempt; 8 Hours/Day; 252 Days/Year; 12 Months/Year; Grade OO
General Responsibilities
The position is responsible for maintaining order and discipline preventing crime investigating violations of school board policies and the law and ensuring the safety security and welfare of all students faculty staff and visitors on Norfolk Public Schools premises and sponsored events. The work requires the incumbent selected to be able to identify persons committing violations of school board policies criminal acts and safely detain and apprehend persons violating the law on school premises. The position requires the ability to develop and maintain excellent rapport with students to encourage proper behavior and cooperation with school administrators law enforcement and other public safety agencies in accordance with established policies procedures and regulations. Incumbents must be able to select and apply appropriate and effective crime prevention intervention and enforcement methods in different situations. This position rotates duties among several schools throughout each day traveling via division-owned vehicle. The duties of the Security Officer Zone Supervisor are varied and each officer will be assigned to an area to support several schools.
Education and Experience
Currently Certified as School Security Officers or School Resource Officers in Virginia Public Schools with at least four years of experience in School Security in a Virginia Public School System or any combination of progressive experience in a public safety setting. Requires a high school diploma or possession of a GED a valid drivers license. An associate degree in criminal justice criminology social work or related courses is preferred.
Essential Job Functions
Provide routine/random patrols of buildings and grounds to an assigned geographical area to provide security services to schools within that geographical area or other areas within the City of Norfolk as needed.
Required Experience:
Manager