Security Resource Officer

TITLE: Security Resource Officer

DEPARTMENT: Support Operations

JOB TYPE: 11-Month Contract 

REPORTS TO:  Director of Support Operations

WORK SCHEDULE: Flex hours; 40 hours/week, typically 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday - Friday, with flex time option for selected evening events outside of office hours. Schedule follows the school calendar of early August through late May (with an additional 2 weeks of pre-school year prep and 2 weeks of post-school year wrap-up).

POSITION OBJECTIVE:  The major responsibility is to create and maintain a safe and secure learning environment for Greenwood Christian Academy school community and grounds.

QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS:  The employee is a Christian with an authentic and mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ in both their professional and personal life with a calling and commitment to Christian education. They are dedicated to the mission of Christian education and are fully aligned with GCA’s Statement of Faith and Employee Covenant. Please review our Statement of Faith Agreement.

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:  

• Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field is preferred.
• Ideal candidate will be a graduate of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and a current or  retired sworn law enforcement officer.
• Minimum five years’ experience in law enforcement.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides a strong presence in the school community and enforces state statutes and city ordinances.
• Coordinates a comprehensive security/school safety program and best practices in safety, security and emergency preparedness.
• Leads safety, security and emergency preparedness training and drills for security team, staff, and students.
• Coordinates and provides yearly training for the SAFE Team (Staff Armed For Emergencies).
• Serves as a liaison with local law enforcement agencies and investigates criminal activity on school campuses.
• Provides oversight, badges, documentation, and recommendations for school volunteers and independent service providers.
• Manages key inventory and distributes keys to staff and vendors.
• Partners with Administration on recommendations for safety and security building requirements.
• Plans and communicates safety and traffic control during the high traffic school times.
• Manages state mandated drills and state reporting for both campuses.
• Supports the school culture and builds strong relationships with staff, families, and surrounding community.
• Attends annual training and Johnson County emergency school safety meetings to stay current on laws, policies, and procedures.
• Attends parent, staff, student, and other organization meetings as requested by Administration.
• Works with Administration to provide a necessary security presence at extracurricular activities and evening school events when desired by Administration.  
• Coordinates school safety officer training at each campus.

The above description covers the most significant duties performed, but does not restrict the administration’s right to assign or reassign other reasonable duties, responsibilities, or expectations to this job at any time, with or without advance notice.  The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Assist children or other individuals as needed for health and safety.
• Quick response capability to emergencies or incidents.
• Bending, knelling, crouching occasionally.
• Strong hearing and verbal communication.
• Situational awareness and ability to assess threats promptly.
• Work includes both indoor and outdoor duties.