Copy Of Commissioned School Security Officer (CSSO) at OCES/CMS JobID: 5794
Position Type: Other Classified/ Campus Security
Date Posted: 3/6/2026
Location: BPS - Shared
Qualifications
* An applicant for a CSSO must complete 60 hours of training requirements, including firearms qualification and pass an examination administered by a Trainer designated by the Arkansas State Police. Certified law enforcement officers are exempt from the training requirements to qualify as a CSSO. The officer must be a current, active law enforcement officer.
* Must successfully pass a national and state criminal background check.
* Must have experience in law enforcement (former/retired) or recent military.
* Experience working with adolescents preferred.
Position Function
* Under the direct supervision of the Director of Security and Safety and the building Principal, patrol school buildings to ensure a safe and secure building environment, as well as the personal safety of students, staff, and visitors.
Essential Functions
* Work with and support School Resource Officers (SRO).
* Provide security for the school and have received authorization issued by the Director of the Arkansas State Police to carry a firearm in the course of employment.
* Provide for the safety and security of students, staff, visitors and School District property in accordance with School District policies to provide an educational climate conducive to learning.
* Conduct ongoing security patrols of the building.
* Enforce Board policies regarding smoking, parking, loitering, trespassing, theft, vandalism, property damage, alcohol, drug abuse, and other school rules and regulations.
* Report concerns and incidents which may require corrective action to the Director of Security and Safety and Principal.
* Encourage appropriate student conduct with regard to school rules and regulations.
* Assist visitors to the school in receiving proper direction, maintain a log of all visitors, and prevent unauthorized persons from entering the building.
* Monitor exits and prevent unauthorized exits of the building by students.
* Check student passes when classes are in session; escort students to and from Principals' offices as directed.
* Assist school administrators with investigations as assigned.
* Physically separate students involved in altercations and maintain crowd control as needed in accordance with established guidelines regarding the use of force.
* Monitor grounds in the morning to prevent loitering and improper parking of vehicles.
Additional Duties
* Perform related duties as required.
* Work security at extracurricular events during evening hours.
* Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
* 9 mm Glock firearm (provided)
* Holster and ammo carrier (provided)
* Uses radio communications equipment and computers
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
* Knowledge of Commissioned School Security Officer Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
* Knowledge of best practices in building security and safety.
* Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal, school resource officers and others.
* Ability to describe orally or in writing security problems as needed.
* Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
* Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
* Ability to maintain a professional, calm and authoritative manner when challenged by students.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
* Works in standard school building environment.
* Occasional work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
* Physical ability to separate students or others involved in altercations.
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
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