What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Safety Coordinator position at Berkeley County School District?
Job Title: Safety Officer - A vacancy exists for one school-based Safety Officer.
Location: TBD
Term: 200 days
Accountable to: Director of School Safety
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay scale: $60,000 for the 200 day schedule with opportunities for supplemental work. Supplemental pay is $35/hour for approved work hours outside the school day.
Education and Minimum Requirements:
A certified or qualified retired law-enforcement officer who meets all the requirements to carry a firearm as a qualified retired law-enforcement officer under the Law-Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004, as amended, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 926C(c), carries that firearm in a concealed manner, and has on their person official identification in accordance with the act; preferred qualifications also include:
- A certification from an advanced training in school resource officer setting.
- A certification in first aid, AED, CPR, and Narcan administration.
- A clear drug and criminal background check.
- A patient attitude and even temper.
- The ability to mentor and interact with students in the PK-12 setting.
- A moral and ethical role model for students.
Responsibilities:
- Developing safety procedures for potential threats in the school, conducting drills with students and staff, and de-escalating aggression between students and between students and teachers.
- Patrolling the school grounds, ensuring overall safety, viewing videos and security monitors, and watching for strangers or suspicious activity.
- Supervising weapons detectors and special events and directing foot and auto traffic if necessary.
- Protecting the school and students against theft and property damage and assisting in medical emergencies.
- Maintaining positive relationships and contact with students to enhance positive behaviors.
- Working with counselors and support staff to assist students when referrals to service agencies are necessary, or to assist in conflict resolutions.
- Acting as a communication liaison with law enforcement agencies and providing basic information concerning students on the campus served by the officer.
- Referring students and/or families to the appropriate agencies for assistance as needed.
- The safety officer shall not act as a school disciplinarian. However, if the principal believes an incident is a violation of the law, the principal may contact the safety officer to determine whether local law enforcement agencies need to be contacted.
- Mentoring students in special situations when requested by the principal, student, or parent.
- Investigating criminal activity on or around school property.
- Acting as a resource person to answer questions students or parents may have concerning criminal law.
- Assisting local law enforcement agencies with outside investigations relating to students.
- Providing security at school events and/or functions.
- Complete other reasonable related duties as assigned
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the district’s approved compensation plan. 200-day contract of employment shall be established by the district.
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