Campus Security Associate

Essential Duties

• Patrols assigned areas and ensures safety of school campus, administrative buildings and grounds
• Works closely and cooperatively with the School Police Department in relationship to campus security issues
• Serves as a visible and active security presence on campus dealing with students who present challenges
• Assists with monitoring and regulating student behavior on campus, in cafeterias, restrooms, parking lots and other open areas
• Assists the Administrative team with student disciplinary issues
• Assists with controlling disturbances or acts of defiance and requests assistance from school administration and/or school police when necessary
• Participates in risk identification and provides preventive options to the Administrative team
• Assists the School Police Department and local law enforcement on crime prevention implementation
• Serves as a member of the campus safety team assisting with emergency preparedness drills, maintaining an emergency evacuation kit, providing input on the site-based safety plan, and providing school safety training, etc
• Assists the School Police Department in providing crowd control at extra-curricular activities and special events
• Assists with security equipment, school safety assessments and metal detection equipment, etc
• Serves as watch officer in the Emergency Operations Center; Virtually patrols all facilities in the District using Avigilon and GETru Nav video system
• Provides administrative security functions at our administrative center(s); including greeting our visitors and assisting them with signing in
• Assists visitors to our facilities with information, collects information and paperwork, provides overall customer service in support of the District administrative functions in our offices
• Provides visible and active security presence at District schools dealing with students, faculty, and staff
• Serves as a member of the safety / audit team in assisting with safety / risk management audits under direction of District safety specialist or leadership
• Maintains paperwork related to activities

Required Education

• Minimum 3 years of related work experience required; A combination of experience and college degree may be considered in lieu of 3 years of experience
• Previous law enforcement or military experience preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of Fulton County Schools Board Policies, Student Code of Conduct and School Safety Plans
• Knowledge of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
• Excellent customer service skills are critical to the success of this role
• Demonstrated knowledge of technical and computer skills
• Ability to work with youth and adults
• Ability to diffuse differences through conflict resolution
• Must be able to effectively communicate with both public and school personnel
• Must be able to pass a criminal history and background investigation

Working Conditions

• Works rotational shifts to include days, nights, overnights
• Some travel between schools and administrative buildings
• Must be available to work at all District facilities as needed
• May require work in inclement weather
• May involve assignments in hostile environments

Physical Demands

• Must be able to walk, run, climb, crawl, or sit for extended periods of time
• Good hearing and vision needed