Description

Battle Ground Academy is a coeducational, college preparatory, independent school serving students in grades K-12 in historic Franklin, Tennessee. Founded in 1889, BGA is the oldest K-12 independent school in Williamson County. The school’s mission to ignite and nurture student curiosity, intellect, and character drives dynamic academic programs in an inclusive and welcoming learning community. See the BGA website to learn more about our mission and core values. 

BGA is currently seeking a Part-time School Safety Officer. The Part-time School Safety Officer will appraise, protect and promote the welfare and safety of each individual and the broader campus.

• Patrol and monitor the campus to ensure the safety and well-being of the BGA students, staff and families.
• Effectively communicate and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
• Maintain campus security and protect property against vandalism, illegal entry, fire and theft; check buildings and grounds for security, water leaks, malfunctioning equipment, unauthorized visitors and fire.
• Intercept unauthorized visitors and escort them to exits.
• Report any unauthorized visitors, and acts of vandalism to the administration.
• Notify the administration, police, and/or appropriate emergency personnel of any emergency, potentially dangerous or unusual situations.
• Wear appropriate security uniform.
• Promote responsibility for behavior and attitude by serving as a role model and dressing and grooming professionally.
• Assist with drop-off and pick-up, as needed.
• Assist visitors with directions and securing proper identification.
• Participate in appropriate in-service training and workshop programs.
• Protect confidentiality of records and information about staff and use discretion when sharing any such information within legal confines.
• Inspect and monitor the security of doors, windows and gates; reset alarm systems and test for proper operation as necessary; detect and report fire and safety hazards; respond to fire and burglar alarms and extinguish small fires; summon and communicate with police and fire department personnel as needed.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to security incidents, issues, hazards and activities; maintain log sheet.
• Operate a variety of security and safety equipment including fire extinguishers, mobile phones, hand-held radios, pepper spray, and vehicles.
• Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by the Head of School or his designee.

Requirements

Knowledge/Ability Minimum Requirements:

• Knowledge of BGA code of conduct, Tennessee Penal Code.
• Knowledge of investigative techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of security measures and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of crowd control procedures.
• Knowledge of report writing.
• Knowledge of operation of a two-way radio system and radio communication procedures.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to assigned duties.
• Knowledge of interpersonal skills sufficient to deal with normal and possible confrontational situations.
• Knowledge of basic first aid, CPR and safety practices.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to stay calm and react appropriately in unusual or emergency situations.
• Ability to diffuse situations calmly and with authority.
• Ability to exercise strict confidentiality of campus and student issues.
• Ability to learn rapidly and apply the laws of arrest and the school regulations.
• Ability to think clearly and take effective action quickly in an emergency.
• Ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with students and general public.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to work cooperatively with students, the general public, district personnel and law enforcement agencies with poise and consistency.
• Ability to acquire and maintain related certifications.
• Ability to perform evening, weekend, and holiday security services.

Experience Minimum Requirement:

Two (2) years’ experience as a security officer, school security officer, campus supervisor or law enforcement officer.

Desirable Qualification:

Three (3) years’ experience as a security officer, school security officer, campus supervisor or law enforcement officer and show evidence of successful experience working with students.

Education Minimum Requirement:

• Prefer some coursework in Criminal Justice.
• Valid Tennessee Class C driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Possession of or ability to maintain a BSIS Guard Card, BSIS Firearms Card, BSIS Baton and Mace
• Certificate, SB 1626 and PC 832 Course within one year of employment.

Classified Position Range:

CPR and First Aid certifications are required.

Successful completion of a background investigation comparable to the P.O.S.T guidelines for similar positions.

Physical Characteristics With or without the use of aids:

• Sufficient vision to read small print.
• Sufficient hearing to hear normal and telephone conversations.
• Sufficient hearing to follow directions.
• Ability to speak in a voice that can be clearly heard and understood on the telephone and in face-to-face conversations.
• Sufficient dexterity to use hands and fingers to print or write legibly, operate telephone, computers, safety equipment, tools, and/or controls.
• Sufficient lower body strength, stamina and mobility to sit, stand, kneel, walk, stoop, bend and extend legs for prolonged periods of time.
• Sufficient physical ability to intervene in altercations, climb stairs, drive a vehicle, reach horizontally and vertically with arms, lift, carry, push or pull objects which may frequently exceed 75 pounds, carry out job duties in hot, cold, and inclement weather conditions.