Security Assistant - Capital - 1.0 FTE - 26-27 SY

About the Role

School Security Assistants (SSA's) are assigned to Madison middle and high schools and work in support of the school principal to provide a safe environment for students and staff. SSA's receive extensive training in Conflict Resolution Skills, Response to Emergency Situations, First Aid/CPR and on legal matters as they pertain to the enforcement of the Student Code of Conduct. School Security Assistants work closely with members of the Madison Police Department and other agencies and emergency responders.

Essential Duties

• Assists in the maintenance of order, including the utilization of crisis intervention techniques to control situations
• Assists in conducting investigations and cooperates with law enforcement personnel when necessary
• Reports and documents incidents as directed by school Principals and the Security Coordinator in and around the school building and grounds
• Renders First Aid as needed
• Intervenes in altercations between students, staff or the public, as needed, to maintain safety and security
• Participates in emergencies such as fire, evacuation, lockdown and tornado drills
• Testifies at hearings, as needed
• Provides guidance to students regarding support services that are available
• Establishes and maintains contact records, documentation of observations and a daily log of activities
• Provides supervision at school sponsored bus trips, athletic events, as needed
• Assists in controlling and identifying loiterers, trespassers and other unauthorized people
• Produces reports regarding school incidents as directed
• Assists in the enforcement of the MMSD Conduct and Discipline Code and other school regulations
• Coordinates efforts with the Madison Police Department Officers, Educational Resource Officers and Detective Liaison and those assigned to perform hallway supervision
• Compiles and summarizes monthly and year to date reports
• Patrols parking lots, school grounds, hallways, stairwells, doorways, rooms, storage areas and offsite locations as directed
• Becomes knowledgeable on the proper functioning of all security equipment and assists the Principals and the Security Coordinator as directed with the use of the equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned related to a safe school environment

Qualifications

• Must be highly competent and committed to student success and safety
• Must be able to work well under stress and to react appropriately in emergency situations
• Experience working cross-culturally and/or commitment to work toward improving one's own cultural competence, i.e., valuing difference/diversity, recognizing personal limitations in one's skills and expertise, and having the desire to learn in these areas
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment physical
• Must be able to successfully pass a comprehensive background check
• Must be able to write accurate and complete reports
• Possess a valid Wisconsin driver's license and the availability of properly insured vehicle
• Training and experience related to crisis intervention and emergency medical procedures
• CPR/AED certification required
• Experience working with middle and high school age youth

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior security experience
• Knowledge of the juvenile justice system

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work in a diverse work environment
• Work requires walking, running, lifting, climbing, bending, reaching and kneeling
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff and the community
• Ability to effectively quell physical and verbal altercations between students, staff or the public
• Excellent communication skills

Pay

$28.72 hourly wage

Schedule

Position may require working evenings, nights, and some weekends. Work may require travel to different locations within the district and to off-site meetings.

Working Conditions

School-based positions are required to be in-person unless otherwise directed by the building principal. Work may be performed in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments throughout the year, including in inclement weather, spaces without air conditioning, and areas where temperatures may be uncomfortable or fluctuate rapidly.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors is minimal and poses little to no risk of injury. This position requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and may involve walking, sitting, stooping or reaching. Manual dexterity is necessary for completing general tasks while operating office equipment. This position may require being stationary for extended periods of time.