School Security Counselor-Elementary & High School

About the role

The Security Counselor is a full-time, non-exempt position for 10 months during the academic year. This position is responsible to patrol a school campus and adjacent property to ensure Algiers Charter students, staff, and property safety; monitoring pupils and staff safety on campus and at school activities, and assisting in the enforcement of rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Patrol and monitor hallways, stairwells, bathrooms, cafeteria, outside facilities, and other public and unsupervised places of the school to ensure the safety and well-being of students, staff, and the security of the facility
• Ensure a smooth traffic flow of students through the hallways, assisting students with arriving to class and class transitions
• Absorb supervision for breakfast and lunch periods and morning arrival and afternoon dismissal
• Maintain alertness for problems likely to disrupt the educational process or to be injurious to persons or property; correct or report conditions hazardous to the health and safety of pupils, the public, and staff
• Notify supervisor, as appropriate, of any suspicious or dangerous activities on or near campus and communicate with school staff via portable radio; report hazards or unsafe conditions on school property to principal or designee
• Establish a positive working relationship with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and the community
• Absorb students in resolving conflicts in a positive and constructive manner through the use of conflict resolution strategies and mediation techniques and participate in the training of students and staff in conflict resolution strategies and mediation techniques
• Refer students to appropriate administrator in cases of flagrant or repeated violations of school regulations, and assists teachers when requested in dealing with unruly students
• Screens persons entering school grounds and report the presence of unauthorized persons, or stop visitors to campus to ensure they are properly authorized
• Operate a two-way radio to communicate with school and security personnel
• Respond to calls regarding classroom disturbances, behavior problems, or related situations
• Prepare required written reports of incidents; maintain security records, logs, and reports
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities
• Ensure doors/gates are locked and opened at designated times determined by the Principal
• Direct traffic and parking on school grounds; check vehicles for proper parking authorization
• Participates in the conduct of fire drills and other emergency building evacuations; may be responsible for activating/deactivating smoke/fire/ intrusion alarms and securing the building
• Maintain positive and effective working relationships with School Police Services personnel and local law enforcement agencies and representatives
• As directed by the school principal or designee, intervene appropriately in situations likely to result in disruption or injury and impose appropriate consequences for pupil conduct
• Prepare and maintain a variety of required state and local statistical reports, records, and files
• Adjust the schedule to accommodate assignments to a variety of student activities

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Minimum of two years of security experience
• Must successfully pass a drug screening test, have a current Louisiana Driver’s License, and be able to drive.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Mediation services and conflict resolution techniques.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Operation of a computer and related software applications.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.