Careers in School Safety

by Keith J. Olexa

Overview

School security can be a pretty tough job, it is not just about patrolling halls and checking in students for the day. Students and faculty today face a lot of potential dangers, including cyberbullying, drug use, and violence. A school resource or security officer is tasked with keeping people safe, taking action when necessary, but also simply mentoring students and helping shape school policy. This comprehensive volume takes career seekers through the ups and downs of training to take on the important job of keeping schools safe. It offers some tips on interviews and resumes and includes real-life experience from those in the field.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781499467284
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	12/30/2018
Series:	Careers in Your Community Series
Pages:	80
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.12(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Chapter 1 What Is a School Safety Officer? 7

Chapter 2 What School Safety Officers Do 17

Chapter 3 Training for a Job in School Security 29

Chapter 4 Challenges on the Job and Other Career Options 40

Chapter 5 Landing the Job 55

Glossary 66

For More Information 68

For Further Reading 72

Bibliography 73

Index 76