Description

The 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, site, 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.