Security Patrol

Loudoun County Public Schools (Virginia)

Leesburg, VA

Salary: Information not available

Country: Canada

Job Overview

The Security Patrol responds to fire and security alarms in all Loudoun County Public Schools buildings; patrols the interior and exterior of school buildings and grounds; reports vandalism and trespassers; performs regular tests on security alarms; instructs/assists school staff with arming and disarming alarms; performs building fire watch as needed; works with law enforcement as needed; and performs related work as required.

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.

Patrols LCPS owned facilities to detect and deter criminal and/or unsafe activities include checking exterior and interior.
Responds to alarms at LCPS facilities, includes setting/resetting security alarms and assisting the fire department in determining the cause of false fire alarms.
Assists school personnel with securing buildings, setting alarms as needed.
Reports criminal and/or unsafe activities to the appropriate entity as well as the Safety and Security Department. Criminal/suspicious/unsafe activities that require immediate response will be reported via radio to LCPS Transportation dispatcher.
Liaises with responding to public safety personnel in the event of an alarm or incident.
Performs “fire watch” in the event of fire alarm malfunction at a school.

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Education

High School Diploma or GED required

Experience

Prior security and/or law enforcement is highly desirable

Licenses and Certifications

Must hold valid driver’s license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Relates well with public and school staff
Good oral and written communication skills
Demonstrates organizational skills

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements 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
Wear protective equipment	X

	Rare	Occasional	Frequent
Extreme heat		X
Extreme cold	X	X
Inclement weather			X
Intense noise	X
Fumes, odors, dust, gas	X
Chemicals, bodily fluids, infectious diseases	X
Inadequate lighting	X
Heights	X
Challenging physical interactions (biting, hitting, throwing objects, encroaching, etc)		X
Challenging verbal interactions (offensive language, shouting, threats, etc)			X

Reports To: Supervisor, Safety and Security

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Months/Days/Hours: 12 months/254 days/8 hours

Salary: Scale B/Universal - Non-exempt Level 7

Salary Range: $25.04 - $32.21

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

About Loudoun County Public Schools (Virginia)

Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) fulfills its mission of “Empowering all students to make meaningful contributions to the world" through deeper learning experiences, demonstrating instructional leadership across the Commonwealth and nation as a member of the Virginia is for Lovers Network 4.0 and by being recognized by the Virginia Department of Education as a School Division of Innovation.

Loudoun's 98 public schools offer more than 82,000 students an educational program that ranks among the best in Virginia and the nation. As the fastest growing county in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Loudoun continues its proud tradition of quality public education, maintaining an outstanding record of student achievement despite the pressures of surging enrollment.

Loudoun County Public Schools is the third largest school division in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the 41st in the nation.

LCPS centers equity as one of its foundational core values. For our community, equity means being committed to providing a safe, supportive, inclusive, affirming, and respectful environment for each student and staff member that fosters success, growth, and academic rigor. The cultivation of this environment requires us to reject and condemn the use of hate speech, racial slurs, antisemitism, and any action or behavior that discriminates based on race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, orientation, gender expression, socio-economic status, religion, ability, or other cultural identities or expression. Such noninclusive speech, behavior, and actions do not reflect who we are as a learning community.

We embrace and value the unique identities, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and needs of each student and employee. Celebrating our diversity is important and helps define us as a school division.

Demonstrating the courage to address inequities and remove barriers represents an integral part of our collective effort towards excellence in education. Equity is the vehicle that leads to greater access, opportunity, and equality so that each student is empowered to make meaningful contributions to the world.

With rapid growth and expansion comes various jobs vacancies! We hope you will consider LCPS as you begin your career!

Job Detail

Security Patrol

Loudoun County Public Schools (Virginia)

Security Patrol

Loudoun County Public Schools (Virginia)

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