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Security Workers

Security ESPs ensure the safety and security of students and staff on school grounds, taking a leadership role in crisis situations, community building, and conflict resolution.
Security ESP

PreK-12 SECURITY MEMBERS

  • keep students and staff safe
  • work to prevent crime on campus
  • build safe spaces for students to learn 

CAREERS:

  • SECURITY WORKERS
  • GUARDS
  • NON-MANAGERIAL SUPERVISORS

Fast Facts

64%

are male

11%

of the total K-12 NEA ESP membership

$39,380

average annual salary

67%

live in the communities where they work

88%

have responsibilities promoting school safety

13 years

average length of employment in their ESP field

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“One of the issues facing us today is staff shortages within the buildings, which hinders the ability to effectively teach our children. My hope is that enough funding can be provided to extend services to students and families and ensure student success.”

- Attendance Officer

National Education Association

Great public schools for every student

The National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA's 3 million members work at every level of education—from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.