Full-Time Security Officer 26-27SY

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Reports To: Sergeant Salary: $31,228.86 (based on 200 contract days) Union: (O.P.B.A) Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: Various School Locations Performs all duties and responsibilities associated with ensuring the safety of all building scholars and staff including submitting written safety and incident reports as required by Safety and Security Management. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure the safety of students, staff, and visitors, including responses to potential armed threats within the building and on school/grounds. Maintain peace and order by stopping, intervening, or assisting when disturbances, fights, or distractions occur on school/facility property Patrol buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and trespassing. Monitor and control access to the school/facilities premises, checking visitor identification to ensure only authorized individuals are on the premises. Ensure visitors utilize visitor management systems (i.e., Raptor) Respond to and assist in managing emergency situations such as fires, natural disasters, or medical incidents, coordinating with police and other emergency responders. Work with school staff to create a safe and supportive environment by intervening when disturbances, fights, or distractions occur within buildings or on school grounds Help resolve disputes, conflicts, and disciplinary issues among students and staff, promoting positive behavior and de-escalating situations. Use force, when necessary, in line with policy Support emergency drills (Fire, Tornado, Severe Weather, Active Shooter). Assist in medical emergencies and support police/fire services. Activate fire alarms and aid in fire response, including the use of fire extinguishers - Contact Fire and Police emergency services and relay critical information in a timely manner. Must possess the ability to clearly communicate verbally, in person, on the phone, or via two-way radio Attend to professional responsibilities daily, including actively checking email and using Workday

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Previous experience in a related school or urban safety and security procedures
• Individual with mature judgment and a customer service-oriented demeanor
• Ability to relate to individuals in conflict situations
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of people of all ages within the school system
• OPOTC, 120 hours, private police certification, required
• Will be provided 40 hours of Mandatory CMSD annual training
• Must meet departmental physical requirement standards
• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Officers must have the ability to maintain the confidentiality of student contacts, rep

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Additional Information

Position Type: Safety and Security Date Posted: 2026-04-28 Location: East Professional Center ABOUT CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) is Ohio's third-largest public school system, serving more than 35,000 students. CMSD strives to ensure that every child receives a high-quality education, regardless of the provider. To that end, CMSD lets families choose which District schools their children attend, with options that include STEM, the arts, single-gender education, International Baccalaureate, Montessori, and early college. Our schools have autonomy over human and financial resources in exchange for accountability for performance. The principal has primary responsibility and accountability for establishing their school as a high-quality, high-expectation academic center focusing on personalized instruction, professional support for teachers, and school-wide practices that lead to measurable results. CMSD ensures that students have access to technology and training to prepare them for the future. The District provides a free laptop or tablet for every student and connects every family that needs internet access. Graduating seniors leave commencement with not only a diploma but also a laptop. In our pursuit of a more fair, just, and good system of education, we strive to ensure that all of our learners, both scholars and educators, to be challenged with academically and intellectually complex tasks that are worthy of their efforts and provide them opportunities to demonstrate their best work. BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES The Cleveland Board of Education adopted the Building Brighter Futures (BBF) initiative on December 9, 2025. Building Brighter Futures is a strategic and data-driven plan shaped by more than a year of community engagement, information analysis, and thoughtful deliberation. The goal of this plan is to strengthen enrollment and ensure scholars attend a newer school building that offers more educational opportunities, including algebra in the eighth grade, more sports and extracurricular activities, and college credits and college and career pathways in high school. BBF is ensuring academic excellence so every CMSD scholar can thrive.

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