Job Description

2025-2026 School Year

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(Posted: 11/12/2025)

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POSITION:

Security Support Specialist

LOCATION:

Ritenour High School

QUALIFICATIONS:

Security experience and eligibility for St. Louis County Security Licensure. 3-5 years working with high school school-aged students.

Application Submission Procedure -

External Candidates

To ensure full consideration, please complete our online application, https://www.ritenourschools.org/departments/human-resources/employmentjob-listings Applications are accepted only through this process-mailed or emailed application materials will not be considered. Upload letter of interest and resume. All documents are required-partial or incomplete application materials will not be considered or reviewed; please make sure that all documents are uploaded appropriately.

Application Submission Procedure -

Internal Candidates

To ensure full consideration, please complete the online application. Navigate to https://www.ritenourschools.org/departments/human-resources/employmentjob-listings Click on Internal Applicants. New applicants will then create an internal profile by clicking Yes, I am an employee*.
Click on your initials in the top right corner, select Internal Job Settings*, and verify your employee status to access internal job postings.
Once logged in, click on "Job Listings" and apply for the position.

SALARY:

Para-Professional/Social Emotional & Safety Specialist Salary Schedule

DEADLINE:

Until Filled

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE

: Security Support Specialist - Ritenour High School

REPORTS TO

: Principal

SUMMARY:

Performs varied safety and security tasks, including controlling traffic and public access to the various campus/administrative sites, and surveying campus/buildings for unsafe or hazardous conditions.

EXAMPLE (S) of WORK PERFORMED

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Performs security duties, including maintaining visible security stations in an alert manner; seeking identification, when necessary, of visitors as well as school and/or District staff, in matters of safety and security. Conducts periodic inspection of buildings and grounds to ensure they are in safe and secure condition. Greets all persons coming on assigned campus, ascertains their identity and legitimate business. Assists the building principal or his/her designee as requested in matters of safety and security, with primary responsibility outside of buildings. As a duly authorized security officer, enforces school rules and local laws while on District campus sites; works closely with local police in matters of crime and delinquency. Provides traffic control, enforcing traffic and parking rules on the school campus sites. Monitors school bus arrivals and departures, as well as student activities in hallways and cafeterias. Prepares reports on all incidents/accidents, as required. Performs all security and related duties in a conscientious and safe manner. Takes reasonable and necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. Demonstrates a respectful, cooperative and caring manner with students and adults in the school community. Offers support in crisis situations with identified students (CPI Trained). Unlocks and opens building doors for special events and monitor school special functions, as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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(*) When a specific assignment has additional or different ESSENTIAL FUNCTION requirements, the differences will be discussed at the time of assignment.



Regular attendance is required to provide support to students and staff. Requires travel to work sites within a school campus. Prepares and maintains written reports. Communicates concerns in writing with others. Discusses student circumstances with teachers, administrators, and parents. Communicates with employees and parents via telephone.

Physical Demands

Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or Exerts 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or Exerts greater than negligible up to 10 pounds constantly Regular mobility throughout the school building and campus including classrooms, hallways, large spaces, stairwells, and outdoor areas Normal attention with clarity of vision at 20 feet or more and a field of vision that can be seen up and down or right to left while fixed on point, is required. May be required to physically apprehend or restrain a person Subject to both inside and outside working conditions, with exposure to noise sufficient to make it necessary to shout at times.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

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Vocational Preparation: (Experience)

Experience working with students at the high school level preferred Basic knowledge of arithmetic, spelling, English, and grammar. Accuracy in checking, posting information and writing reports, requiring a basic skills knowledge.

Education Preparation: (Formal and Informal)

Equivalent to graduation from a general or technical high school.

License(s)/Certification(s) Required: St. Louis County Security Officer's License (requires successful completion of training program). Mo. Driver's License.