The posting
CITY SCHOOLS OF DECATUR
Position Title: Part Time School Security Associate (1PM to 6 PM Monday - Friday)
Department: Safety & Security
Reports to: Director of Safety & Security
Location: Assigned school campuses and district facilities
Employment status: Part-time, hourly
Proposed pay range: Custodian and Maintenance Salary Schedule (60% salary range: $31,326 to $51.657)
Work schedule: Assigned hours based on district needs; may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and special events.
Position Summary
The Part-Time School Security Associate is a uniformed, unarmed professional who supports a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for students, employees, families, and visitors throughout City Schools of Decatur.
The associate provides supplemental security coverage through campus patrols, access monitoring, student and visitor support, emergency preparedness, and event security. Assignments may include arrival and dismissal, after-school activities, athletic events, district facilities, and coverage for staffing needs.
This position requires vigilance, sound judgment, professionalism, dependable attendance, and the ability to build positive relationships while consistently following district safety procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1 Campus Safety and Patrol
- Conduct assigned patrols of school buildings, grounds, parking areas, and district facilities.
- Check doors, gates, entry points, and other designated areas for unauthorized access or unsafe conditions.
- Maintain a visible, approachable security presence.
- Identify and promptly report safety hazards, suspicious activity, equipment concerns, and security deficiencies.
- Support safe student arrival, dismissal, and pedestrian movement as assigned.
2 Access Control and Visitor Support
- Monitor assigned entrances and support established visitor check-in procedures.
- Verify visitor authorization in accordance with district procedures and direct visitors to appropriate locations.
- Address unsecured or propped doors through approved procedures and report recurring concerns.
- Assist with opening and securing designated facilities when specifically authorized.
- Maintain accountability for assigned keys, credentials, radios, and equipment.
3 Student Staff and Community Engagement
- Establish respectful, positive relationships with students, employees, parents, and visitors.
- Use effective communication and de-escalation techniques to address conflicts.
- Support administrators with student supervision and incident response within the scope of the position.
- Refer disciplinary decisions and concerns requiring administrative action to the appropriate school administrator.
- Demonstrate fairness, discretion, and respect when interacting with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
4 Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Participate in district-required safety training and emergency drills.
- Assist with evacuation, sheltering, lockdown, reunification, and other protective actions as directed.
- Promptly communicate emergencies and request appropriate assistance.
- Provide first aid, CPR, or AED assistance within current training and certification.
- Assist emergency responders by providing access, directions, and relevant observations.
- Use only district-authorized interventions consistent with training and established procedures.
5 Security Systems and Equipment
- Monitor and assist with authorized use of cameras, access-control systems, alarms, and visitor-management systems.
- Operate district radios and follow established communication procedures.
- Assist with the setup and operation of approved screening equipment when trained and assigned.
- Report equipment malfunctions to the appropriate district personnel.
- Protect the confidentiality of camera footage, access records, and other security information.
6 After School and Event Security
- Provide assigned coverage for athletics, meetings, performances, extracurricular activities, and district events.
- Assist with entrance monitoring, visitor direction, crowd movement, and restricted-area access.
- Coordinate with school administrators, event personnel, other security staff, and School Resource Officers.
- Complete assigned facility checks before, during, and after events.
- Respond to incidents occurring during scheduled coverage and promptly notify the appropriate personnel.
7 Incident Reporting and Accountability
- Prepare accurate, objective, and timely incident reports and activity logs.
- Document safety concerns, actions taken, notifications made, and follow-up needs.
- Support fact gathering under the direction of the Director of Safety & Security.
- Protect records and potential evidence according to district procedures.
- Provide clear shift handoffs concerning unresolved issues or continuing coverage needs.
8 Other Assigned Responsibilities
- Attend required meetings and training.
- Maintain professional appearance and comply with uniform requirements.
- Perform other related duties appropriate to the position as assigned.
Supervision and Scope of Authority
The position reports to the Director of Safety & Security and coordinates daily assignments with designated department personnel and school administrators.
This is an unarmed school security support position. It does not independently confer law enforcement authority or responsibility for student disciplinary decisions. Matters requiring police action, specialized emergency response, or administrative decisions must be referred to the appropriate authorized personnel.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least three years of experience in security, law enforcement, or a related field.
- Valid driver's license and a driving record meeting district requirements.
- Successful completion of district-required background checks, reference checks, and applicable pre-employment screening.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and resolve conflicts professionally.
- Ability to work effectively with students, school personnel, families, and public safety partners.
- Ability to use radios, basic computer applications, and assigned security equipment.
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Availability to work the agreed-upon part-time schedule.
Preferred Qualifications and Training
- Experience in a K12 school environment or other youth-serving setting.
- Current CPR, first aid, and AED certification.
- Completion of FEMA incident command and NIMS courses, including IS-100, IS-200, and IS-700.
- Training in de-escalation, school emergency procedures, and incident documentation.
- Familiarity with camera systems, access control, visitor management, and security screening.
- Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design training or other relevant safety certifications.
Employees must complete district-designated onboarding and assignment-specific training. Additional certification timelines will be established by the department.
Work Schedule and Employment Expectations
- Weekly hours and assignment locations will be established by the Director of Safety & Security within district-approved staffing limits.
- Coverage may include before-school, school-day, after-school, evening, or weekend assignments.
- Employees may be assigned to different district locations based on operational needs.
- This part-time position does not carry a standing 24-hour, seven-day availability requirement. Additional coverage will be arranged through authorized scheduling.
- Employees must accurately record all time worked and promptly report absences or scheduling conflicts.
- Required training and meetings will be scheduled and recorded as work time.
- Benefit eligibility and other employment terms will be determined by Human Resources under applicable district policies.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The position involves indoor and outdoor work, extended periods of standing and walking, climbing stairs, bending, reaching, and responding promptly to incidents. Assignments may involve crowds, varying weather conditions, moderate noise, and stressful situations.
Duties may include lifting or carrying equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with assistance or reasonable accommodation as appropriate. Employees must be able to observe safety conditions, communicate effectively, and operate assigned equipment with or without reasonable accommodation.
Professional Conduct
Employees must demonstrate integrity, dependability, discretion, respectful conduct, and commitment to student safety. Employees are expected to follow district policies, maintain appropriate professional boundaries, protect confidential information, and promptly report safety concerns or misconduct through established channels.
Position Description Acknowledgment
This description identifies the general duties and expectations of the position. Specific assignments may vary according to district needs. Other related duties may be assigned consistent with the position's responsibilities.
Items to Finalize Before Posting
Approved hourly rate; anticipated weekly hours; work calendar; available shift blocks; employment classification; benefit eligibility; and application instructions.
