Security Specialist

Portsmouth School Department

Howard Hathaway School - Portsmouth, Rhode Island This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board

Job Details

Job ID:

5913813

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Sep 14, 2026

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Security Specialist Substitue needed to fill a leave of absence from Sept 14 - Dec. 13, 2026 (approximate end date)

The Security Specialist is responsible for supporting the maintenance of a safe environment for students and staff. This is accomplished by following the daily operating procedures and employing the skills acquired from their training in law enforcement or emergency response.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Law enforcement experience, military, or emergency first response experience involving safety and security, preferred.
  
• High School Diploma, College course work, preferred.
  
• Background Check Clearance
  
• Ability to work with and/or carry students needing movement or containment.
  
• Ability to work outdoors for periods of time throughout the day.
  
• Demonstrates aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities.
  
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
  
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Portsmouth School Department may find appropriate and acceptable.
  
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
  
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Executes the daily operating routine, which includes building exterior inspection, interior room check, life safety systems review, and general hazards surveillance.
  
• Monitors the movement of students, staff, and visitors in the buildings during the school day.
  
• Reports any unusual conditions on school grounds and responds accordingly, as appropriate.
  
• Maintains surveillance on persons entering and leaving school grounds. Patrols buildings and grounds to prevent vandalism and unauthorized entry. Assists in greeting and signing in visitors, volunteers, and vendors.
  
• Confronts unauthorized persons for verifying purpose of visit. (In emergency situations, restrains individuals who may be a danger to themselves or others.)
  
• Intervenes in situations involving student safety and assists the administration as requested.
  
• Assists with the direction of the flow of traffic as assigned from 25 minutes before the opening of school to 15 minutes after dismissal. Also directs the flow of traffic as assigned for school activities.
  
• Assists in the movement of students in emergency situations.
  
• Assists with the management and oversight of designated parking areas. Patrols and observes designated play areas to ensure student safety.
  
• Assists law enforcement and school administrators during announced and unannounced lockdown and other emergency preparedness drills.
  
• Assists law enforcement officials in the event of an emergency or other police activity on campus, as requested.
  
• Assist the district and building administration in the investigation of possible criminal conduct in school. Works closely with SRO / Safety and Security Coordinator, and law enforcement as directed by the administration.
  
• Monitors security cameras as directed by the administration.
  
• Provide training in security and emergency procedures to staff, students, and parents/guardians, as appropriate.
  
• Addresses issues of safety with other staff members, as appropriate.
  
• Provides feedback to administration regarding the compliance of staff with respect to safety protocols and practices.
  
• Conducts himself/herself in a courteous, professional manner with parents, staff and visitors.
  
• Maintains a positive, professional relationship with students to develop an atmosphere of trust and cooperation.
  
• May assist in other duties as assigned by the administration when students are not on campus if not attending an orientation or training session.
  
• Remain on campus during the lunch period and responds to any emergency during such time.
  
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality of security issues related to the district at all times.
  
• Other duties as may be assigned by the principal
  
• Wears a uniform as designated.
  
• Due to the nature of the job, Security Specialists can be assigned to any district school or property.
  
• Must be available for in-service training as required or deemed necessary by the school department
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Hear and speak at normal levels to include making presentations and exchanging information in person and on the telephone
  
• Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation
  
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and manipulate paper
  
• See to read, prepare documents and reports, and to observe students
  
• Able to meet multiple demands from several people and meet deadlines with severe time constraints
  
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time, in both indoor and outdoor environments, and possible running in order to maintain a safe learning environment
  
• Stamina to work irregular or extended hours to include a full day and then attending meetings or supervising evening events
  
• Work at a desk, conference table, small student classroom table, or in meetings in various configurations
  
• Kneel, bend at the waist, and reach overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally
  
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects
  
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Terms of Employment:

Day-to-day substitute for the duration listed above. No benefits.

Position Type:

Part-time