ADNA - Safety / Security Officer

Title: Safety and Security Officer

Description: This position provides security related oversight to school campus areas and serves as a resource to administration, staff, and students.

EXAMPLES of DUTIES:

Essential Job Functions:

• Patrol school premises, including halls, locker rooms, and parking lots maintaining high visibility in the assigned areas before, during, and after school, on weekends, and as requested by school administration.
• Be a positive role model and student advocate; be visible and accessible while developing and promoting positive relationships with youth, parents, and staff.
• Assist in investigating incidents of misconduct and/or property damage. Assists building administration in conducting searches; follow up on theft reports.
• At the request of Administration, assist building administrators with discipline, welfare checks, and transportation. Serve as law enforcement liaison, juvenile contact, and student support. Schedule meetings as appropriate.
• Attend appropriate staff meetings, activities, and training.
• Provide the administration with insight and information regarding negative student group activity, truancy, and behavior that may compromise the safety and security of our staff and students.
• Participate on appropriate committees, expulsion hearings, truancy board, and threat assessment team.
• Provide education and/or training to students and staff. Retain records as appropriate.
• Purchase and maintain radios and other communication devices as appropriate, including requests for repairs, battery replacement, and new devices.
• Responsible for monitoring cameras and communicating with appropriate district personnel.
• Respond to alarms and provide on-call assistance to administration in the event of an emergency.
• Prepare school newsletter information on safety and security topics.
• Provide support for crossing guards and traffic.
• Assist District Administration with policy and procedure updates as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Prior law enforcement experience.
• Successfully trained with the use of taser and hand gun.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and community members.

Physical Factors:

• Be able to walk the entire campus frequently throughout the shift.
• Be able to be outside in various weather conditions throughout the year.
• Wear uniform as required by the District.

Employment Terms:

• Exempt, at will position
• Full-time, year-round position (contract year is September 1 through August 31)
• Maintenance of confidentiality
• Successfully qualify annually with hand gun
• Hand gun and ammunition to be provided by Safety and Security Officer
• Remain up-to-date with legally required trainings
• Salary and work year established by the Superintendent.
• Vacation and benefit package as per District guidelines

Evaluation:

Performance of this job shall be evaluated annually by the Superintendent and based on the job descriptors and the evaluation criteria. It is understood and acknowledged that employment in this position shall be exempt and at will, subject to termination with or without cause by the Board, with or without recommendation from the Superintendent.

Reports to:

Superintendent