Commissioned School Security Officer / 1 FTE

Job Description

18 Commissioned School Security Officer positions.

Job Descriptions and Duties:

The Commissioned School Security Officer (CSSO) will provide armed security for students, staff, and visitors in Springdale Schools. CSSOs will patrol school buildings and building grounds to prevent unauthorized visitors and to promote a culture of safety and security. Applicants with a law enforcement or military background are preferred but not required. CSSO duties will include but are not limited to:

• Prevent access to school buildings and grounds by unauthorized visitors
• Promote a culture of safety and security on school grounds
• Provide armed security for all occupants of school buildings and grounds
• Participate in safety walk throughs and building assessments
• Assist with building drills and other emergency procedures
• Assist with car rider, bus rider, and crosswalk duties
• Monitor the school’s emergency management system and security cameras
• Provide safety and security trainings to students, families, staff, and the community
• Obtain a CDL and drive a school bus
• Prepare reports
• Collaborate with district and school administrators
• Collaborate with first responders for ongoing training
• Abide by all state and federal laws and regulations
• Other duties as assigned
• $20-$28 pay per hour depending on experience

Qualifications

CSSO Requirements:

• Act 393 of 2015, mandates training requirements for CSSOs in Arkansas
• Applicants must be 21 years or older
• Applicants must have a valid drivers license
• Applicants must clear the Arkansas State Police and FBI background checks
• Applicants must pass a psychological exam
• Applicants must submit to random drug screenings
• Applicants must provide a current vision and hearing report
• Applicants must complete a 60 hour minimum three phased CSSO training and pass a final examination
• Applicants must complete a refresher course of training every year
• Applicants must complete a renewal three phase course of training every two years

CSSO Physical Demands:

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

• Stand C
• Walk C
• Sit O
• Manually Manipulate C
• Reach Outward C
• Reach Above Shoulder F
• Climb O
• Crawl O
• Squat or Kneel O
• Bend O
• Grasp C
• Speak C
• Lift/Carry
• 10 lbs or less F
• 11-20 lbs F
• 21-50 lbs F
• 51-100 lbs O
• Over 100 lbs O
• Push/Pull
• 12 lbs or less F
• 13-25 lbs F
• 26-40 lbs O
• 41-100 lbs O

Contract:

• Classified position
• 8 hours per day, 190 days per year

For more information, please contact Mr. Damon Donnell, Director of Student Services, at ddonnell@sdale.org or at 479-957-7295.

• Salary: Salary schedules are posted on the Springdale Public Schools website here.
• Days: 190
• Start Date: 08/07/2023
• Category: Classified
• Job Type: District
• Posting Number: 010310
• Posting Date: 02/20/2024
• School: District