• Job Description

  Req#: 6164
  Position Type:
  Security/ School Safety Officer
  
  
  Date Posted:
  6/13/2025
  
  
  Location:
  The Welcome Center
  
  
  Date Available:
  06/30/2025
  
  
  Closing Date:
  07/07/2025
  
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  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
  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
  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 (2nd 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 3p - 11p
  Hourly, Licensed, Armed
  Open Date: 6/13/2025
  Closing Date: 7/7/2025
  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
  
  
  

• About the company

  Parkway North High School is a public high school in St.

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