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School Safety Officer – 1st Shift

Parkway School District - MO | Chesterfield, MO, United States

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Posted Date 6/13/2025
Description Parkway is committed to hiring, retaining and investing in an exceptional staff that represents the unique diversity within our schools. We are proud to live by an ethos that outlines what it means to be a Parkway employee and the high expectations that come with that responsibility. We're looking for an amazing candidate to fill our open School Safety Officer (1st Shift) role.

The Parkway School District is the leader in providing the BEST quality-of-life benefits in the St. Louis area. Our “Family Friendly” benefits offer you:
  • Health, dental, vision benefits PAID by Parkway for employee
  • Pension plan with 6.86% employer match
  • 403 (b) and 457 plans with immediate participation
  • Employer PAID life insurance
  • Generous vacation, holiday, sick and personal leave time
  • GREAT work environment in a West County location
  • Promotional opportunities
Location: Welcome Center
Position: Year-Round, 40-hour week
Status: Non-Exempt 4
Hours: M-F 8:30a - 4:30p
Hourly, Licensed, Armed
Open Date: 6/13/2025
Closing Date: 6/23/2025
Starting Pay: $19.00/hour (& up based on verifiable experience)

Essential Job Functions:
Under the supervision of the Coordinator of Security & Emergency Management, and the immediate direction and training from Lead Security personnel, performs mobile patrols of District schools and buildings, special events, Board of Education meetings and traffic details, while enforcing laws and protecting District property; maintains the Security Office and all security systems, including answering incoming calls, and monitoring fire, intrusion and closed circuit security cameras; ensures all District buildings are secured at closing, and appropriately opened; provides notifications and updates via Gmail and Finalsite, text and phone messages to District personnel; prepares reports and maintains a daily activity log; and maintains a professional appearance and demeanor while assisting students, staff, and visitors.

Qualifications:
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Required to be licensed with a firearm
  • Able to pass a thorough background investigation, drug test, and physical exam
  • Able to meet licensing requirements of a security officer by Saint Louis County Police, including qualification for armed security status
  • Minimum 4 years of police, security, or military-related experience preferred; Retired police or military police a plus
  • Completion of P.O.S.T. certified police academy training preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Able to work varied shifts, weekends, and holidays as assigned
  • Above average computer and phone skills
  • Ability to provide mobile and foot patrols in schools and campus buildings, exercising the duties of a licensed armed and uniformed Security Officer
  • Able to skillfully operate a marked, emergency-equipped security motor vehicle
  • Able to work well with others and maintain a calm demeanor in stressful situations
Salary19.00 Hour
Category
Education

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