Substitute - Security Officers

The School District of Beloit is seeking Substitute School Security Officers. These positions are considered on call/as needed positions and are not benefits-eligible. Minority and bilingual candiates are encouraged to apply.

The District School Security Officer provides support to the instructional process with specific responsibilities for ensuring the safety, security, and welfare of all students, staff, and visitors while on school grounds. This position assists the administrative staff with carrying out policies and procedures that ensure safe and orderly schools at the building level. The SSO also works closely with the assigned School Resources Officers (SRO).

Maintains security and safety at their designated school
Collaborates with the administrative team and SRO in handling disruptive and crisis/emergency situations
Patrols and monitors assigned areas of the school building, grounds and parking lot(s) to deter, detect, report and stop violations of the law and/or district rules and/or policies.
Detects, investigates and reports unauthorized or suspicious persons, vehicles and activities.
Supervises and maintains security during passing time in the hallways of the school
Monitors the surveillance cameras
Maintains security and safety during breakfast and lunch and with morning arrival and afternoon dismissal of students
Assists with fire drills and other emergency building evacuations/drills.
Maintains the security of entrances and exits throughout the day.
Trains and mentors other new SSO members as assigned.
Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
Serves as a trained member of the Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT).

The School District of Beloit is committed to preparing students who are college and career ready, empowered with effective communication, critical thinking, and life skills, which enable them to be productive global citizens. We are located on the southern Wisconsin state line in Rock county approximately 50 miles from Madison, 70 miles from Milwaukee, and 90 miles from Chicago.

We invite you to explore the career opportunities at the School District of Beloit. We are a diverse and dynamic district serving over 5,000 students with six (6) elementary (4K-5) schools, two (2) middle schools (6 - 8), one (1) traditional high school (9-12) under the Ford NGL academy model, and one (1) alternative high school.

Our schools are staffed by highly qualified, talented employees. Each building is supported by a Literacy Instructional Coach and a STEAM Coach. All schools receive support from instructional content specialists and student services staff. We have programs for every child: advanced learning, virtual/online classes, early childhood, all-day 4K, dual-language immersion, an advanced technical training center, a state-recognized intervention model and Ignite Beloit 1:1 iPad Learning initiative.

Our mission, values, and goals support the academic success of our students. Our dedicated and talented teachers, administration, and staff reinforce and encourage high academic expectations, quality instructional practices, viable curriculum, student engagement, and an emphasis on 21st Century Learning that highlights critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication.

Beloit was forged in fire and heavy industrial manufacturing, but we survived the great recession with a renewed spirit. We celebrate a proud legacy of strength, beauty, and diversity. Located in southern Wisconsin and bordering northern Illinois, Beloit's best assets include a beautiful riverfront; charming downtown full of shops, hotels and restaurants; the internationally renowned Beloit College; the Beloit International Film Festival; miles of hiking and bike trails; interesting museums; and, of course, the School District of Beloit. This town of 37,000 is also the headquarters for several national and international companies including Hendricks Commercial Properties, ABC Supply, Kerry Americas, Rakuten, and PlayMonster.

We invite you to be a part of our thriving community.

Required Qualifications
High School diploma or GED certification.
1-3 years of experience in security or a related field

Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience working with diverse populations
Previous experience working in a school environment
NVCI trained

Physical Requirements
Must have the ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, key a two-way radio microphone, operate a keyboard, and use a lock and key; hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; articulate information in an emergency situation; and have the visual acuity necessary to observe and comprehend student movement.