Employment Status:Full-Time
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Calendar:171 Days
Experience Required: Successful experience in security or law enforcement preferred.
Minimum Education Requirements:High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Department:Support Staff.
Direct Supervisor:Building Principal.
Primary Work Location:School setting.
Certification:Law Enforcement Commission or related certificate
Job Summary: Preserve the peace and provide a safe environment for staff students and visitors and protect district property and grounds.
Essential Job Functions
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties:
- Assist building administrators and staff in enforcing school policies rules and regulations that strive secure the safety
- Conduct foot patrols monitor both inside and outside of assigned schools.
- Refer students found in violation of school policies rules and regulations to building administration.
- Assist building administrators and staff in preventing or restraining confrontations and altercations between students or others present on school grounds.
- Direct students and others to vacate school property in situations that warrant such action; refer individuals to the police department when appropriate.
- Limit the use of force in carrying out responsibilities to the minimum extent necessary to protect their own well-being and the safety of others.
- Assist building administrators and staff in limiting access to school facilities.
- Assist building administrators and staff in providing for the maintenance of the physical property of the school staff and students.
- Respond to all radio calls.
- Attend all in-service training as may be required by the Security Department Management.
- Responsible for maintaining and cleaning department-issued equipment and assigned vehicles
- Duties are performed as assigned in all weather conditions and on any shift day or night.
- Perform related work as required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) for Position
An employee in this class must have the following knowledge skills and abilities upon application:
Knowledge
- Federal State and City ordinances as they apply to the School District.
- Policies and administrative directives that affect the operation of the Security Department.
- Relevant equipment policies procedures and strategies to promote effective local state or national security operations for the protection of people data property and institutions.
Skills
- Follow and relay verbal and written orders.
- Strong written and oral communications and relational skills.
- Remain professional composed and objective in all types of situations.
- Occupational hazards and safe working conditions.
Abilities
- Observe situations analytically impartially and objectively to record them clearly and completely.
- Use sound logic and independent judgment to react quickly and appropriately in dangerous and emergency situations.
- Anticipate potential problems before they occur.
- React to situations utilizing appropriate levels of force.
- Concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates teachers parents and the public.
- Effectively welcome and embrace differences among employees and citizens.
- Lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to successfully complete a background investigation.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule as needed.
**This position description is a general guideline for work behavior and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all job duties. Therefore it is also not nor can it be implied to be a contract of employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. Must be able to successfully complete an intense background investigation.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority