Safety and Security Monitor (High School)
About the role
The Upper Moreland Township School District is an educational institution working in partnership with the community to provide all students with educational opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, behaviors, and habits of mind necessary for excellence and success as critical thinkers, as caring and confident individuals, and as contributing members of society. The District reflects the shared values of a diverse community of stakeholders and focuses on student success socially, emotionally, physically, and academically. Students of the Upper Moreland Township School District will be provided with the foundation and skills necessary to excel in the exciting, complex, and interdependent world in which they live.
Safety & Security Monitors are responsible for the overall safety and security of the school. The security team plays a critical role in the school's culture and climate. A calm, structured, and positive learning environment is a top priority for the security team. Security personnel actively engage in supporting students, understanding their behavioral and emotional needs, in order for them to be successful in the classroom and school community. The role of a Safety & Security Monitor is physically demanding as they are the first line of defense to defuse and de-escalate student misconduct and/or serious incidents and must respond urgently.
Responsibilities
- Monitors assigned areas of district buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and criminal activity, including unauthorized entry onto district property using available technology, and regularly patrols assigned areas.
- Initiates appropriate action when a threat to the school environment exists.