SAFETY OFFICER

The following position is now bid:

ALTON MIDDLE SCHOOL – Safety Officer - 9 months, 8.0 hours - 178 Days

Qualifications: Applicants must possess the following qualifications:

• Excellent reliability
• Previous employment experience as a safety officer in a high school, middle school or other facility with adolescents, preferred
• Successful completion of an approved security guard training program, preferred
• Good communication skills in relating to students, parents, and staff
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time in extreme heat and cold
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs. upstairs and hills
• No excessive fear of heights
• Physical ability to exert necessary force to restrain high school age students and adults engaged in a physical confrontation
• No known physical problems that would restrict range of motion
• Good communication skills in relating to students, parents, and staff
• Ability to show physical agility in all limbs
• Ability to reach hostile situations on the high school campus and surrounding vicinity in a reasonable amount of time
• Completion of CPI training preferred
• Ability to complete and maintain clear and concise records and reports

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following-

• Patrolling all of Alton High School building and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry
• Physically restraining students and adults when appropriate
• Conducting patrol inspections of doors, windows and gates to determine that they are secure
• Patrolling school grounds to detect unauthorized persons or vehicles and checking cars for parking authorization
• Maintaining written reports of safety violations
• Supervision of high school students
• Ensure safety for students, staff, and visitors
• Maintain confidentiality of student information
• Deescalate situations
• Light maintenance
• Other duties as assigned by principal or designee

NOTE: Applicants must submit a resume showing evidence of qualifications and experience.

"An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer"