School Security Officer

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Provides security for the school district staff, students, buildings and property through patrol of school building(s) and building perimeters, including
parking lots, to prevent unauthorized visitors or property damage and to provide for general building security; does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Under general supervision, employees in this class are responsible for maintaining over-all security for all occupants and property of the assigned school district buildings, parking lots and sites in accordance with established security
procedures. This classification is unarmed.

Oversees and participates in security inspections of school facilities;

Develops and periodically monitors a reporting system designed to detect security issues in school facilities;

Makes recommendations to correct security issues once identified;

Participates in providing security for all occupants of school buildings and grounds;

Provides assistance and security to community agencies using school facilities and for after school activities;

Prevents unauthorized visitors from entering school buildings and/or loitering on school grounds;

Informs school administrators of student behavior problems;

Prepares reports and assists in special assignments as directed;
May assist in handling emergency disciplinary matters;
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES: Good knowledge of police
and security techniques; good knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques employed
in establishing and maintaining building security; skill in observing and detecting unusual
occurrences or behavior; ability to use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word
processing, calendar, e-mail and database software; ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with students, parents, school personnel, subordinates and the general
public; ability to maintain records and prepare written reports; initiative; sound judgment; tact;
courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or
possession of a high school equivalency diploma and either: (a) five years of experience in
security work for a bank, hotel, restaurant, retail store, school or a public law enforcement or
private security agency or closely related field; or (b) completion of an Associates Degree or 60
post secondary credits in security or criminal justice studies and three years of the experience
specified above; or (c) a satisfactory equivalent combination of the foregoing training and
experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must meet all criteria mandated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to work in a school. Act 33, Act 34, FBI Clearance, Act 67. Am-Gard will assist in providing these as well.

Am-Gard has been providing security guard service to the southwestern Pennsylvania region for over 40 years. Incorporated in 1983, Am-Gard is a third-generation family owned and operated Pittsburgh based business. We take pride in our support of the communities we serve and local charities including the City of Pittsburgh Police, Veteran’s Leadership Program, Animal Friends, and the Wounded Warrior project just to name a few. Am-Gard is a member of the Building Owners and Managers Association as well as the American Society for Industrial Security and is proud to be one of the largest locally owned security services company in Pittsburgh.

Am-Gard’s headquarters is located in Pittsburgh and we currently provide approximately 20,000+ hours per week of security services to customers throughout the region. With customers having direct access to Am-Gard’s engaged ownership, coupled with an experienced operations team led by our Director of Operations, we are committed to providing superior security services ensuring a safe and secure environment at all our customer facilities. We believe our experience, commitment to excellence and local heritage make Am-Gard the ideal partner to support our clients security and safety program.