School Safety Officer

REPORTS TO:  SOCSD Chief of Police

SUMMARY: The School Safety Officer is responsible for working along with other education personnel and students to provide a safe and secure school environment. The work involves enforcing district and individual school regulations, polices, and procedures. Officers receive general instructions from the School Principal/Director regarding adherence to administrative polices and regulations. Officers are directly responsible for maintaining safety and security in the assigned school.

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Be familiar with the student and employee handbooks.
2. Assist School Resource Officers in patrol of school property to enhance safety and security.
3. Monitor hallways and ensures a safe and orderly school.
4. Assist administration in removing disrupting students from classroom, when necessary, after administration’s initial attempt.
5. Maintain radio contact with other School Safety Officers and School Resource Officers.
6. Reports regularly and punctually to assigned work location and notifies supervisor or designee of impending absence in a timely manner.
7. Communicate with students and help maintain a calm and non-violent atmosphere.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Diploma or High School Equivalent
2. Three years experience related to above described duties in the law enforcement, security, or military areas.
3. Complete a 40-hour School Safety Officer Basic Course as approved by the Mississippi Department of Education.
4. Consent to a rigorous background investigation.