School Safety Officer (SSO)

TITLE:                        School Safety Officer

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A High School Diploma
2. Completion of the MDE School Safety Officer Basic Course and Forty (40) hours of MDE sanctioned in-service training per year
3. Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Salary and work year to be established by the School Board

REPORTS TO:           Principal/Safety Coordinator

JOB GOALS:             To effectively perform routine assigned duties of safety and physical security under the supervision of a school administrator. To conduct routine patrols, secure buildings, and check for safety hazards        

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:        Such duties as may be assigned, including but not limited to, the following:

1. Meets all professional conduct standards as set by MS Educator Code of Ethics Standards of Conduct

1. Patrols and monitors the campus and surrounding areas, bus stops, parks, and other public and unsupervised places to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff and the security
2. Displays ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school
3. Promotes student responsibility for behavior and attitude by serving as a role model and dressing and grooming professionally. Assists parents with the completion of school documents (e.g. registration packets) for the purpose of facilitating the exchange of accurate information between school and home
4. Intervenes in situations likely to result in disruption/injury and directs students to refrain from conduct
5. Ensures a smooth traffic flow of students through the hallways, assisting students with on time arrival to class and assigned locations
6. Assists with supervision in the breakfast and lunch periods and with morning arrival and afternoon dismissal of students
7. Assists the staff, police, and emergency personnel in handling emergencies or disruptive situations
8. Assists visitors with directions and securing proper identification. Intercept unauthorized visitors and escort them to exits
9. Notifies the building administration, police, and/or appropriate emergency personnel of any emergency, potentially dangerous or unusual situations

1. Reports on time to duty posts and performs duty responsibilities as assigned by school administration
2. Follows all board policies and procedures
3. Maintains regular attendance and is punctual
4. Promotes the district’s vision, mission, and goals
5. Performs any other duties as assigned by school administration

JOB EVALUATION:               Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel

The employee is required to perform all related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator and/or supervisor. The Brookhaven School District reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.

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