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Job Description
School Security Officer
Loudoun County Public Schools
Brambleton Middle School - Ashburn, Virginia This job is also posted in Loudoun County Public Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5812467
Application Deadline:
Jul 17, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Aug 10, 2026
Job Description
Job Overview
The School Security Officer reports directly to the Division of Safety and Security and assists the school Principal to help provide a safe environment for all students, staff and visitors. The School Security Officer assists the Principal in all things safety and security including school regulations regarding conduct. An employee in this position will respond to complaints of losses of personal and school property, develop procedures to deter violations of the student code of conduct, and assist in the establishment and formal audit of local security and safety procedures, including the crisis management plan. The School Security Officer relates well and communicates with students, school staff, and the school community.
Roles and Responsibilities
The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.
Assists in general supervision of maintaining order within the school grounds and buildings.
Assists with administrative enforcement of school regulations regarding conduct, and safety and security protocols.
Responds to complaints of losses of personal and school property; assists in the investigation of violations of the student code of conduct; develops procedures to deter trespassers from school property.
Acts as a mentor and positive adult role-model to students. Serves on the school-based threat assessment team.
Provides student safety and supervisory assistance on school premises.
Assists with parking enforcement on school grounds and reports accidents on school property.
Assists in the establishment and audit of local safety and security procedures including the crisis management plan.
Assists with and coordinates safety and security training for school-based personnel.
Assists with developing effective school-community relations and in maintaining a human relations climate which promotes a positive school environment.
Serves as liaison between law enforcement, fire safety offcials, and school administrators.
Represents the school in court, as needed.
Qualifications
Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.
Education
High school diploma or GED (Bachelor's degree preferred)
Experience
Experience supervising school-age children or young adults in any of the following or similar areas: law enforcement, security, juvenile justice system, teaching, teacher's assistant, coaching, counseling, or tutoring
Licenses and Certifications
Current valid driver's license
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to enforce regulations regarding student safety and conduct
Ability to relate to, communicate with, mentor, and supervise students
Ability to supervise and assist in implementing intervention programs and safety plans for students displaying unacceptable behavior
Ability to communicate, understand and carry out written and oral instructions, and to prepare clear and comprehensive oral and written reports
Ability to monitor student behavior and deter inappropriate behavior on school grounds and property
Ability to present security information and training orally in front of school administrator and staff in a clear and effective manner
Physical Requirements and Environmental Hazards
The following provides an overview of typical physical requirements and environmental hazards for this job:
RARE
OCCASIONAL
FREQUENT
REGULAR
Lift or move 26-50 pounds
X
Lift or move more than 50 pounds
X
Climb/Descend (ladders, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc.)
X
Balance
X
Stoop
X
Kneel
X
Crouch/ Squat
X
Crawl
X
Reach
X
Stand
X
Sit
X
Walk
X
Push
X
Pull
X
Bend/turn/twist head or neck
X
Bend/turn/ twist waist
X
Manipulate (pick, pinch, etc. with fingers)
X
Grasp
X
Feel
X
Talk
X
Hear
X
See
X
Remain stationary
X
Travel by foot
X
Travel by transport
X
Repeat hand/arm, wrist/finger motion
X
Repeat leg/ foot/ toe/ ankle motion
X
Operate motor vehicle
X
RARE
OCCASIONAL
FREQUENT
REGULAR
Extreme heat
X
Extreme cold
X
Inclement weather
X
Intense noise
X
Chemicals, bodily fluids, infectious diseases
X
Challenging physical interactions (biting, hitting, throwing objects, encroaching, etc.)
X
FLSA status: Non-Exempt
Months/Days/Hours:
10 months, 197 days, 8 hours per day
Reports to: Safety and Security Specialist