High School Security Officer / District Courier

About the role

Guards school against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry. Provides the security and/or safety of all property owned by Hillsboro R-3 School District. Ensures a safe and secured environment for all students, faculty and staff.

Responsibilities

• Patrols the interior and exterior of Hillsboro High School and High School-sponsored activities by foot or district vehicle as appropriate.
• Examines doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure.
• Warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles, and apprehends/detains persons engaging in suspicious or criminal acts.
• Inspects equipment and machinery to ascertain if tampering has occurred.
• Reports irregularities such as fire hazards, fire and security alarms, exit lights, leaking water pipes, road hazards and security doors left unlocked.
• Informs the Assistant Superintendent of any vehicle violations during/outside of work that warrant a traffic ticket or may hinder the validity of Drivers License.
• Records data such as property damage, unusual occurrences, and malfunctioning of machinery or equipment, for use by supervisory staff.
• Aids with student arrival and dismissal procedures, monitors traffic flow at Hillsboro High School, and helps maintain safe pedestrian and vehicle movement.
• Ensures bus loading and unloading areas are clear and ready at the appropriate times of the day.
• Assists with traffic control during student arrival, dismissal, athletic events, and other High School activities as assigned.
• Transports district mail, packages, and other authorized materials between district facilities, the post office, and the bank through scheduled district mail runs.
• Enforces Hillsboro High School parking regulations and assists with parking management during school and extracurricular events.
• Investigates the reason for a student's absence, as requested and authorized by school personnel.
• Sounds alarm or calls police or fire department by telephone in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
• Completes incident reports and daily activity logs and submits documentation to the Assistant Superintendent or designee.
• Responds to student discipline, behavioral concerns, medical emergencies, and safety incidents at Hillsboro High School. Assists administrators as requested and responds to bus-related incidents when directed.
• Reports major incidents, problems and/or hazards immediately to the proper authority, fire or police department, superintendent, assistant superintendent, building principal, or maintenance supervisor, whichever is most appropriate.
• Unlock car doors, help in assisting students.
• Be as non-confrontational as possible.
• Be professional in dealing with people during all activities, try to keep situations from escalating.
• Maintain the routine of responsibilities on one's shift, any changes need to be discussed with the work partner and supervisor.
• Each shift covers for the other shift when one is absent.
• Uniforms are to be neat and clean, with black shoes.

Evaluation and job performance

Support Staff Evaluation
Supervisory Responsibilities None

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or a minimum of 240 hours of academy training in the areas of safety, security, and policy work.
• Valid and current Drivers License

Physical demands

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent exposure to wet or humid conditions, may work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Occasional exposure to work in high, precarious places; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (weather); extreme heat (weather) and risk of electrical shock.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• May be exposed to potentially hazardous bodily fluids.

Mental demands

• Ability to maintain confidentiality; communicate clearly both orally and in writing.

Environmental conditions

• Frequent exposure to wet or humid conditions, may work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Occasional exposure to work in high, precarious places; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (weather); extreme heat (weather) and risk of electrical shock.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• May be exposed to potentially hazardous bodily fluids.