School Based Security Officer
Pulaski County Special School District Safety & Security - Little Rock, Arkansas Open in Google Maps
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Job Details
Job ID:
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jun 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026
Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school graduate/GED
- Must be 21 years of age
- No felony convictions or arrests
- Valid Arkansas driver’s license
- Private Security Officer Certification/Preferred
- Pass the drug/alcohol test
- Pass the Physical Fitness Assessment
REPORTS TO: Facilitator of Safety and Security/Building Administrator
JOB GOAL: To help provide and ensure the security and protection of all students, staff, and property.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Routinely patrol all areas of assigned school for illegal or questionable activity.
- Carry District portable school base radio, cell phone or pager at all times while on duty.
- Assist in the enforcement of District rules/practices relating to the order and safety of building, grounds and students.
- Complete the Student Discipline Referral form when appropriate.
- Must be available to stop assaults and class disturbances and to supervise activities.
- Aid in the investigation of classroom disturbances, assaults or possible criminal activity during school and district activities.
- Maintain positive working relationship with students, staff and the general public.
- Maintain appropriate grooming and physical appearance.
- Use physical force, only as necessary, to restrain a student who poses a threat to himself and/or others.
- Facilitate the resolution of problems among students, parents and school staff in order to reduce the possibility of criminal activity and violence at school.
- Provide security during school functions such as athletic events, dances, PTA programs and any school- sponsored activity when the building administrator and security department consider attendance advantageous.
- Perform some heavy lifting
- Respond to after hour emergencies.
- Check building for fall safety hazards to include potential hazards on the playground.
- Contact law enforcement agencies whenever possible criminal activity is suspected.
- Attend all security department meetings and in-services.
- Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by the Director of Safety and Security, Coordinator, or the building administrator.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary Range: Range 13 - Support Staff Hourly Salary Schedule ($19.30/hr. - $31.30/hr.) depending on relevant experience)
Length of Contract: 183 contract days
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Personnel Status: Classified
Benefits Eligible: Yes
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated according to provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Staff Personnel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 12, 2026 (or until filled)
PCSSD does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, race, color, national origin, or gender in any service, program, or activity (including in admission, access, treatment, employment, or vocational opportunities).
Physical Fitness Test Standard
Male Officer Standard
Age Group Sit-Ups Push-Ups ½ Mile Run/Walk
7 Min 30 Sec
7 Min 55 Sec
40+ 10 10 8 Min 25 Sec
Female Officer Standard
Age Group Sit-Ups Push-Ups ½ Mile Run/Walk
5 8 Min 30 Sec
5 9 Min 10 Sec
40+ 5 5 9 Min 55 Sec
*There is a 60 second time limit for Sit-ups and Push-ups.
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories: Support Staff > Safety/Security
Job Requirements
Contact Information
- Angela Nichols
- 925 East Dixon Road
- Little Rock, Arkansas 72206
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