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October 9, 2026

School Safety Officer

School Safety Officer

Pay: $42,000
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 07:30 AM to 03:00 PM
Position Type: 10-Month

Location of Position:  Verona, NY

Job Description

Madison-Oneida BOCES is seeking dependable, professional, and safety-minded individuals to serve as School Safety Officers. These positions are responsible for helping maintain the overall safety, security, and orderly operation of BOCES facilities, grounds, and programs while providing a visible security presence for students, staff, visitors, and property.

The successful candidate will work closely with administration and staff to support a secure educational environment, protect district assets, monitor campus activity, and assist with emergency preparedness and response efforts.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a highly visible presence throughout school buildings, grounds, parking areas, and other assigned locations.
  • Patrol school facilities and campus grounds on foot to help protect people, property, and equipment.
  • Monitor entrances, exits, hallways, common areas, and other high-traffic locations.
  • Assist with visitor management, building access control, and security screening procedures.
  • Operate weapons-detection and metal-detection equipment as assigned.
  • Monitor for and report suspicious activity, unauthorized individuals, safety hazards, property damage, and security concerns.
  • Support campus security during student arrival, dismissal, special events, and other high-traffic activities.
  • Help ensure compliance with school safety protocols, emergency procedures, and district policies.
  • Assist during fire drills, lockdown drills, evacuations, and actual emergency situations.
  • Respond appropriately to incidents and communicate concerns to administrators, law enforcement, emergency responders, or other appropriate personnel.
  • Maintain order and promote respectful conduct throughout the campus.
  • Patrol parking lots and exterior areas before, during, and after regularly scheduled programs and events.
  • Investigate complaints and incidents as assigned and prepare written reports when necessary.
  • Provide information, assistance, and directions to staff, students, visitors, and community members.
  • Performs other related safety and/or supervision duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications     

A.       Possession of an Associate's Degree AND one (1) year of experience as a Certified Security Guard, Law Enforcement Officer, Correction Officer,  Juvenile Officer, or in a related field that included crowd control training; OR

B.       Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND three (3) years of experience as a Certified Security Guard,  Law Enforcement Officer, Correction Officer, Juvenile Officer, or in a related field that included crowd control training.

Special Requirements          

1.            Possession of a valid New York State driver's license at the time of appointment. The license must remain valid throughout employment.

2.            If qualifying with Certified Security Guard experience, proof of possession of a valid New York State Security Guard Certification at the time of          application.

3.            If qualifying with crowd control experience, proof of possession of a valid New York State Crowd Manager Certificate at the time of application.

Compensation

$42,000

Why Work for Madison Oneida BOCES?

Join a team dedicated to creating safe, secure, and supportive learning environments for students and staff. As a School Safety Officer, you will play an important role in fostering a positive school climate while helping protect the well-being of everyone on campus.

  • Competitive salary.
  • Meaningful work that directly supports student and staff safety.
  • Opportunity to make a positive impact as a visible role model within the school community.
  • Collaborative work environment with administrators, teachers, and support staff.
  • Predictable Monday-Friday schedule aligned with the school calendar.
  • Professional opportunity to utilize and build upon security, law enforcement, or public safety experience.
  • Chance to contribute to emergency preparedness, school security initiatives, and student success.

 

If you are a dependable, professional individual who is committed to school safety and student well-being, we encourage you to apply.

Apply on OLAS, or send cover letter and resume to resume@moric.org