Security Specialist School Campus
Emsworth, PA
Jun 19, 2026
Education
Job Description
SECURITY SPECIALIST SCHOOL CAMPUS
Position Title: Campus Security Specialist
Reports To: Vice President of Facilities, Security, & Safety
Employment Status: Full-Time, 12-Month Position
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Summary
Nazareth Prep seeks a dedicated Security Specialist to help ensure a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for all members of the school community. This role combines maintaining a visible security presence with building positive relationships with students to proactively identify and address potential concerns before they escalate.
The Security Specialist collaborates closely with administration, staff, families, and local law enforcement to enhance campus safety, strengthen student connections, and support the overall well-being of the school.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Build positive, professional relationships and serve as a trusted adult for students.
- Engage regularly with students across classrooms, activities, and daily routines.
- Identify behavioral, emotional, and social warning signs early.
- Collaborate with school staff to address student concerns proactively.
- Support restorative, relationship-centered approaches to behavior.
- Maintain a visible presence and monitor campus safety and access points.
- Conduct patrols and assist with supervision during school activities.
- Respond to emergencies and coordinate with local first responders.
- Support emergency planning, drills, and safety assessments.
- Document incidents, track safety data, and engage with families and the community.
- Participate in threat assessments and student support meetings.
- Prepare reports and provide recommendations to improve school safety and operations.
- Completes other duties assigned by supervisor
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Completion of Pennsylvania and NASRO School Resource Officer (SRO) training requirements.
- Minimum three years of experience in law enforcement, security, military police, or related fields.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work with adolescents from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong communication, de-escalation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
- Required clearances, certifications, and compliance (Act 33/34, FBI clearance, mandated reporter, CPR/AED/First Aid, or ability to obtain within six months of employment).
- Must be at least 21 years old and have a valid Driver's License.
- Preferred education and training in criminal justice, education, psychology, or related fields, including CPI, threat assessment, or trauma-informed practices.
- Physical capability to patrol, respond to emergencies, and work in indoor and outdoor environments under varying conditions.
SECURITY SPECIALIST SCHOOL CAMPUS
Position Title: Campus Security Specialist
Reports To: Vice President of Facilities, Security, & Safety
Employment Status: Full-Time, 12-Month Position
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Summary
Nazareth Prep seeks a dedicated Security Specialist to help ensure a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for all members of the school community. This role combines maintaining a visible security presence with building positive relationships with students to proactively identify and address potential concerns before they escalate.
The Security Specialist collaborates closely with administration, staff, families, and local law enforcement to enhance campus safety, strengthen student connections, and support the overall well-being of the school.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Build positive, professional relationships and serve as a trusted adult for students.
- Engage regularly with students across classrooms, activities, and daily routines.
- Identify behavioral, emotional, and social warning signs early.
- Collaborate with school staff to address student concerns proactively.
- Support restorative, relationship-centered approaches to behavior.
- Maintain a visible presence and monitor campus safety and access points.
- Conduct patrols and assist with supervision during school activities.
- Respond to emergencies and coordinate with local first responders.
- Support emergency planning, drills, and safety assessments.
- Document incidents, track safety data, and engage with families and the community.
- Participate in threat assessments and student support meetings.
- Prepare reports and provide recommendations to improve school safety and operations.
- Completes other duties assigned by supervisor
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Completion of Pennsylvania and NASRO School Resource Officer (SRO) training requirements.
- Minimum three years of experience in law enforcement, security, military police, or related fields.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work with adolescents from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong communication, de-escalation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
- Required clearances, certifications, and compliance (Act 33/34, FBI clearance, mandated reporter, CPR/AED/First Aid, or ability to obtain within six months of employment).
- Must be at least 21 years old and have a valid Driver's License.
- Preferred education and training in criminal justice, education, psychology, or related fields, including CPI, threat assessment, or trauma-informed practices.
- Physical capability to patrol, respond to emergencies, and work in indoor and outdoor environments under varying conditions.
About Holy Family Institute & Nazareth Prep
Holy Family Institute (HFI) is a 125-year-old Catholic organization that employs more than 350 people in Allegheny, Armstrong, and Beaver Counties. HFI provides help, hope, and healing to more than 40,000 children and families each year through 12 social service and educational programs.
Holy Family Institute, true well-being encompasses not only an employee's physical health, but also their financial, emotional, and purposeful aspects of life. To support our employees and their families in achieving total wellness, HFI provides a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit program.
- Medical coverage available with a deductible reimbursement plan
- Prescription coverage
- Dental and vision plans
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Dependent care FSA
- Legal assistance
- Cyber security coverage
- Retirement savings plan with employer match
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability
- Free life insurance and AD&D
- Additional voluntary life insurance
- Mileage and expense reimbursement
- Vacation time
- Sick time
- 12 paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
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