Substitute School Security Officer 2026-2027

Wappingers Central School District

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Compensation

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Location

Hopewell Junction, NY

Work Authorization

Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Fingerprint Clearance Through NYS TEACH (NYSED)Security clearance

Job overview

Wappingers Central School District is hiring a Substitute School Security Officer 2026-2027. The Substitute School Security Officer maintains a stationary or mobile position during school hours and extracurricular activities, conducting sweeps of the interior and exterior to monitor for unauthorized individuals. This role involves issuing and checking passes, monitoring hallway activity, and ensuring compliance with district policies. The officer also assists administration with dismissal and participates as a member of the School Safety Team.

Key focus areas include Maintain stationary or mobile position as assigned during normal school hours and for extra-curricular activities., Conduct full sweeps of interior/exterior to monitor presence of any students, parents or unauthorized visitors on a regular basis., and Issue and check passes while on post; keep watchful eye for unusual activity; monitor hallway activity and keep the peace..

Successful candidates bring One Of: College Credit/High School Diploma/Law Enforcement/Military Experience and Fingerprint Clearance Required. Important skills include Behavioral Modification/De-escalation, Violence Prevention, and Conflict Resolution.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Behavioral Modification/De-EscalationViolence PreventionConflict Resolution

Qualifications

60 Credit Hours of College Study in Criminal Justice, Social and/or Behavioral Sciences or a Related Field2 Years of Work Experience With YouthsHigh School Diploma or Equivalency4 Years of Direct Experience With Youths4 Years of Experience in Law Enforcement4 Years of Satisfactory Military ExperienceFingerprint Clearance Through NYS TEACH (NYSED)

Full job description

Maintains stationary or mobile position as assigned during normal school hours and for extra-curricular activities. 2. Conducts full sweeps of interior/exterior to monitor presence of any students, parents or unauthorized visitors on a regular basis. 3. Issues and checks passes while on post; keeps watchful eye for unusual activity; monitors hallway activity and keeps the peace. 4. Removes unruly students from class and other school locations. 5. Ensures smooth transition to and from classes by enforcing rules. 6. Ensures compliance with district policies such as those relating to "No Smoking," attendance/tardiness, student behavior, etc., and reports non-compliance issues to administration. 7. Assists administration with safe, orderly dismissal. 8. Ensures unauthorized personnel do not enter the building. 9. Debriefs with administrative team on day's activities. 10. Participates as a member of the School Safety Team. 11. May provide security for extracurricular activities before and after school and weekends. 12. Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Principal.

Upon completion of the hiring process, including all mandatory paperwork, candidates for all substitute positions must receive WCSD Board approval as a WCSD substitute prior to starting assignment date.

Job Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER: (A) Completion of sixty (60) credit hours of college study in criminal justice, social and/or behavioral sciences or a related field plus two years of work experience with youths, which involved behavioral modification/de-escalation, violence prevention, conflict resolution or related experience; OR: (B) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four years of direct experience with youths, which involved behavioral modification/de-escalation, violence prevention, conflict resolution or related experience; OR: (C) Four years of experience in law enforcement. (e.g. Police Officer, Police Lieutenant etc.) or four years of satisfactory military experience; OR: (D) An equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated in (A), (B) & (C) above.

NOTE: Your degree or college credit must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.

Fingerprint clearance through NYS TEACH (NYSED) (https://www.nysed.gov/educator-integrity/fingerprinting) is required (Applicant for Employee)

Application Deadline:06/30/2027

Civil Service Title: School Security Monitor

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