Security Specialist - Laredo Middle School

Maintain the safety and security of the students and campus

Provide high visibility throughout the school; walk and survey hallways, common areas, grounds, and parking lots; intervene in verbal and physical encounters among the students; diffuse hostile situations; and enforce safe school policies regarding weapons, tobacco, illegal substances, traffic rules, dress code, etc.

Assist visitors and check for visitor passes

Aid visitors and check for visitor passes.

Monitor students during lunch hour

Monitor students during lunch hour inside and outside of the building and during off hours.

Assist site administrators in investigations

Assist site administrators in the investigation of illegal activity within the school by use of security cameras and performing dangerous substance, weapons, and drug searches.

Discuss/mediate infractions with students

Discuss/mediate infractions with students, provide written accounts of unacceptable behavior/incidents to administrators and assist with assignment of disciplinary measures as necessary.

Report unsafe conditions

Report unsafe conditions and potential health and safety hazards to administrators.

Supervise students in after-school activities

May provide security at sporting events and/or other extracurricular activities outside of school hours including, weekends, evenings, and occasional nights.

Perform other related duties

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Security, law enforcement, or military experience.
• Minimum age of 21 years old.
• Attired in appropriate uniform as designated by the Director of Safety and Security.
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and various software applications.
• Basic knowledge of common radio communication procedures.
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly in a timely manner, using professional demeanor and radio etiquette.
• Ability to work alone and collaboratively in a high stress environment using professional manners, following direction and keeping safety at the forefront of every interaction.
• Ability to interact with other employees professionally.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job to include HIPAA, HITECH, FERPA, other medical information, and student accommodations.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment and interact positively and constructively with supervisors, staff members, students, the community, other District stakeholders, and first responders.
• Ability to display a priority on student safety and customer service to all customers.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire.

Minimum Certifications and Licenses

• Colorado driver’s license and motor vehicle insurance.
• CPR/First Aid certification within one year after hire.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification within one year after hire.
• FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) 100 certification within 6 months after hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree.
• Experience working in a public school district.
• Experience with emergency response.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Bilingual (English and additional language).
• Basic knowledge of Raptor® Visitor Management.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Must pass a pre-employment physical, which includes jogging, weight lifting, and endurance.
• Extremely heavy physical effort (lifting over 50 pounds).
• Prolonged standing/walking.
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, and climbing.
• Frequent lifting, pulling, and pushing.
• Speaking and hearing.
• Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision.
• Visual concentration, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Eye/hand coordination.
• Visual concentration.
• Good motor skills.
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard.
• Overhead work.
• Rapid reaction to physical changes (e.g., operating equipment, climbing stairs and ladders, and driving vehicles).
• Usually a noisy environment.
• May work outdoors and in any existing weather conditions.
• May work evenings, weekends, and special events.
• Mandatory frequent training as determined by the Director of Safety and Security.
• Overtime work hours are available for various assignments.