SCHOOL SAFETY MONITOR (SPALDING HIGH SCHOOL)

Job Summary

This position assists in the safety support of GSCS schools, students, and staff. The primary responsibility of this position is to monitor walk-through weapons detectors to help assure that weapons and other prohibited items are not being brought into the building, using hand-held Detectors (wands) to scan people as a secondary measure.

Essential Functions

• Maintains stationary or mobile position as assigned during regular school hours and for extracurricular activities
• Conducts book bag/personal bag checks
• Remains mobile and visible by patrolling school corridors
• Keeps watchful eye for unusual activity
• Maintains a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors by patrolling and monitoring the premises of designated buildings
• Responds to alarms, investigate disturbances, and enforce school policies
• Writes detailed reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as property damage, theft, weapons, or trespassing
• Affords assistance with safe, orderly entry and dismissal
• Ensures unauthorized personnel do not enter the building
• Follows protocol per policy and procedure guidelines
• Debriefs with the Coordinator of School Safety and building administrators on the day's activities
• Ensures security for all extracurricular activities before and after school and on weekends

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Previous work experience with a focus on security

Preferred Qualifications

• College coursework
• Previous work experience working in school security