24-25 School Security Assistant Pool
District Wide
Salary: $26.10 - 26.10 Hourly Wage
MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants for openings for the 2024-2025 school year. The Madison Metropolitan School District actively seeks and encourages women and candidates of color to apply.
Becoming a Model School District
The Madison Metropolitan School District is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. We have a simple but bold vision - to ensure that every school is a thriving school, fostering the growth of every student so they graduate from high school ready for college, career and community.
Our strategy is captured in our strategic framework , and centers on three major goals: that all children achieve academically, that our schools are places where children and adults thrive, and that our Black youth excel at school. To achieve this vision, we seek to retain staff in all positions, who are committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. Staff who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families and staff.
We firmly believe and are here to create a work environment that is challenging and rewarding, while supporting you in your career path. We aim to foster, cultivate, and retain a skilled workforce that supports and mirrors the diversity of our student population.
We know this vision doesn't come to life without dynamic leaders in every school.
About This Posting
This is an "applicant pool" posting. It does not signify that vacancies actually exist at this time. The purpose of this posting is to develop a pool of qualified applicants, should vacancies become available. For more information about teaching at MMSD and about our application process, go to www.mmsd.org/teach-madison.
About Our District
The Madison Metropolitan School District is the second largest school district in Wisconsin. The district serves a beautifully diverse population of more than 27,000 students. More than half are students of color. Almost half come from low income households. Nearly one third are English Language Learners, and more than 100 languages are represented in our schools. Madison schools are committed to making this district a place where every child thrives.
Essential Duties
School Security Assistants (SSA's) are assigned to Madison middle and high schools and work in support of the school principal to provide a safe environment for students and staff. SSA's receive extensive training in Conflict Resolution Skills, Response to Emergency Situations, First Aid/CPR and on legal matters as they pertain to the enforcement of the Student Code of Conduct. School Security Assistants work closely with members of the Madison Police Department and other agencies and emergency responders.

• Assists in the maintenance of order, including the utilization of crisis intervention techniques to control situations
• Assists in conducting investigations and cooperates with law enforcement personnel when necessary
• Reports and documents incidents as directed by school Principals and the Security
• Coordinator in and around the school building and grounds
• Renders First Aid as needed
• Intervenes in altercations between students, staff or the public, as needed, to maintain safety and security
• Participates in emergencies such as fire, evacuation, lockdown and tornado drills
• Testifies at hearings, as needed
• Provides guidance to students regarding support services that are available
• Establishes and maintains contact records, documentation of observations and a daily log of activities
• Provides supervision at school sponsored bus trips, athletic events, as needed
• Assists in controlling and identifying loiterers, trespassers and other unauthorized people
• Produces reports regarding school incidents as directed
• Assists in the enforcement of the MMSD Conduct and Discipline Code and other school regulations
• Coordinates efforts with the Madison Police Department Officers, Educational Resource Officers and Detective Liaison and those assigned to perform hallway supervision
• Compiles and summarizes monthly and year to date reports
• Patrols parking lots, school grounds, hallways, stairwells, doorways, rooms, storage areas and offsite locations as directed
• Becomes knowledgeable on the proper functioning of all security equipment and assists the Principals and the Security Coordinator as directed with the use of the equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned related to a safe school environment
• Other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to work in a diverse work environment. Work requires walking, running, lifting, climbing, bending, reaching and kneeling
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff and the community
• Ability to effectively quell physical and verbal altercations between students, staff or the public
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be highly competent and committed to student success and safety
• Must be able to work well under stress and to react appropriately in emergency situations
• Experience working cross-culturally and/or commitment to work toward improving one's own cultural competence, i.e., valuing difference/diversity, recognizing personal limitations in one's skills and expertise, and having the desire to learn in these areas
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment physical
• Must be able to successfully pass a comprehensive background check
• Must be able to write accurate and complete reports
• Possess a valid Wisconsin driver's license and the availability of properly insured vehicle
• Training and experience related to crisis intervention and emergency medical procedures
• CPR/AED certification required
• Experience working with middle and high school age youth

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior security experience
• Knowledge of the juvenile justice system