School Safety Officer - Early Learning

Position Summary

The School Safety Officer (SSO) assigned to early learning centers is a highly visible, family-facing professional who helps maintain a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for young children. The SSO protects children, staff, families, visitors, and center property while modeling professionalism, respect, responsiveness, and cultural competence. More than a security presence, the SSO is a relationship-builder, first responder, and proactive partner embedded in the center’s child-focused mission.

Key Responsibilities

Campus Security & Patrols

• Maintain a visible presence across classrooms, common areas, playgrounds, entrances/exits, and parking/drop-off zones to deter misconduct, address safety hazards, and support an orderly, child-safe environment.
• Emergency
• Response &
• Preparedness: Respond immediately to incidents (medical needs, missing-child alerts, severe weather, facility threats). Participate in drills; assist evacuations, shelter-in-place, and reunification procedures; support staff in executing center safety protocols.
• Access
• Control &
• Visitor
• Management: Enforce check-in/check-out procedures; verify IDs and authorized-pickup lists; monitor access points; and ensure adherence to center visitor policies and custody directives.
• Conflict
• Resolution &
• De-Escalation: Use trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate de-escalation to resolve conflicts while preserving dignity and calm. Coordinate promptly with center leadership and family services for elevated concerns.
• Arrival/Dismissal &
• Site
• Traffic
• Safety: Facilitate safe arrival and dismissal for infants and young children; manage car lines, crosswalks, stroller access, and high-traffic areas to minimize risk.
• Community
• Engagement: Build trusting relationships with children, families, educators, and support staff. Reinforce expectations for safety and conduct with warmth and clarity.
• Documentation &
• Reporting: Record incidents, daily observations, and enforcement actions accurately and promptly in Valor Protection’s platform. Provide same-day reports to center leadership for significant events.
• Support