Job Description

Position: Building Security Supervisor

F.L.S.A. Classification: Full Time, Non-exempt

Reports to: Director of Health and Safety

Position Summary: Under general supervision of the Director of Health and Safety to supervise the security and patrol of a school building to ensure a safe and secure environment and the safety of students, staff, and visitors.

Essential Functions:

• Plans, organizes, supervises and performs security and work and operations according to standard procedure.
• Ensures the safety and security of students, staff, visitors and school district property in accordance with school district policies to provide an educational climate which is conducive to learning.
• Assigns, supervises and conducts security patrols of the building.
• Enforces Board of Education policies with regard to smoking, parking, loitering, trespassing, theft, vandalism, property damage, alcohol, drug abuse, and other school rules and regulations.
• Takes corrective action as needed and reports concerns and incidents which may require additional corrective action to the Director of Health and Safety, law enforcement authorities and/or others as required.
• Encourages appropriate student conduct with regard to school rules and regulations.
• Assists visitors to the school in receiving proper direction and prevents unauthorized persons from entering the building.
• Monitors buildings and grounds, including exits, and prevents unauthorized exits of the building by students.
• Checks Employee's ID
• Assists school administrators with investigations as assigned.
• Supervises and coordinates the activities of security employees.
• Assists in the evaluation of security employees

Required Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position; an associates degree is preferred.
• Successful experience in security and/or law enforcement.
• Experience working with children
• Supervisory experience or training.
• [State] Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of best practices in building security and safety.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and codes related to building safety and security, including OSHA, and Electronic Surveillance laws.
• Knowledge of security and alarm systems, electronic surveillance, and related safety and security devices.
• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with administrators, security guards and others.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing security problems as needed.
• Ability to problem solve and resolve work related safety and security issues.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, local law enforcement officials and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to provide oral and written instructions to subordinate employees and supervise in a respective manner.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Additional Duties:

• Follow all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations security and safety.
• Use personal computers and related equipment, and radio communications equipment.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Perform related duties as required by supervisors or other administrators.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Overbrook School for the Blind Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Overbrook School for the Blind (OSB) has, and will continue to follow, a policy of recruiting, employing, and promoting individuals best qualified for any position by reason of education, training, and experience without regard to race, color, ancestry, genetic information, familial or marital status, domestic or sexual violence victimization, ethnicity, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or non-job-related disability or the use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness or physical disability. OSB shall not discriminate against an individual who has exercised his/her rights against discrimination in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Overbrook School for the Blind offers a competitive salary and benefits package reflective of the applicant’s training and experience.

Interested applicants can apply via on-line: https://www.applitrack.com/obs/onlineapp/

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA 19151: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person