School Security Officer - 1 position

Developing safety procedures for potential threats in the school, conducting drills with students and staff, and de-escalating aggression between students, and between students and staff.

Patrolling the school grounds, ensuring overall safety, viewing videos, and security monitors, and watching for suspicious activity.

Supervising weapons detectors (if applicable) and special events and directing foot and automobile traffic if necessary.

Protecting the school and students against theft and property damage and assisting in medical emergencies.

Maintaining positive relationships and contact with students to enhance positive behaviors.

Working with counselors and support staff to assist students when referrals to service agencies are necessary, or to assist in conflict resolutions.

Acting as a communication liaison with law enforcement agencies and providing basic information concerning students on the campus served by the officer.

Referring students and/or families to the appropriate agencies for assistance as needed.

The SSO shall not act as a school disciplinarian. However, if the principal believes an incident is a violation of the law, the principal may contact the SSO to determine whether local law enforcement agencies need to be contacted.

Counseling students in special situations when requested by the principal, student, or parent.

Investigating criminal activity on or around school property and determining if law enforcement agencies need to be contacted.

Acting as a resource to answer questions students or parents may have concerning criminal law.

Assisting local law enforcement agencies with outside investigations relating to students or school property.

Providing security at school events and/or other functions.

TO APPLY: Pocahontas County Schools only accepts bids electronically for all jobs. However, if you need assistance with your application, please contact the Pocahontas County Schools Board of Education office at (304) 799-4505. You may apply online directly from this WVDE website, or from our district website at https://boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us/page/employment . To be considered for any position, bids must be submitted by the bid closing time on the last day of the posting for the desired position. All bids are posted a minimum of five business days. Equal Opportunity Employer Pocahontas County Schools will grant equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, or handicap, and there will be no discrimination based on these factors in the salary, promotion, demotion, or termination of any employee. Any discrimination concerns should be directed in writing to the Personnel Director, Pocahontas County Schools, 404 Old Buckeye Rd, Buckey, WV 24924.