School Security Guard

Job Description

Job Description

School Safety Officer

Direct Hire: $19/hr
Location: Gwinnett County (various school campuses)
On-site

Role Description
The School Safety Officer is a highly visible and community-engaged professional responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, and supportive school environment. This role involves patrolling school grounds, managing emergencies, and building strong relationships with students and staff. This position plays a key role in conflict resolution, crisis response, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive patrols across campus to deter misconduct and ensure safety
• Respond to emergencies including medical incidents and facility threats
• Monitor building access and enforce visitor management protocols
• Apply de-escalation strategies to resolve conflicts
• Manage traffic and student movement during arrival and dismissal
• Build relationships with students, staff, and families
• Document incidents and daily observations using reporting software
• Support school events with tailored safety plans
• Provide CPR, AED, and first aid during medical emergencies

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in school safety, security, law enforcement, or youth development preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Skilled in conflict resolution and trauma-informed practices
• Physically able to stand and walk for extended periods
• Committed to ongoing training in safety and DEI
• 24 Hour Unarmed Guard Certification

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Company Description

Express Employment Professionals is one of the top staffing companies in the U.S. and Canada. Every day, we help people find jobs and provide workforce solutions to businesses. Express has more than 750 franchise locations that provide a full range of employment solutions that include full-time, temporary, and part-time employment in a wide range of positions, including professional, commercial, and administrative.