Security Specialist - Prairie Middle School

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain the safety and security of the students and campus, fostering an optimal learning environment and acting as a deterrent to unsafe or poor behavior by providing high visibility throughout the school; walking and surveying hallways, common areas, grounds, and parking lots; intervening in verbal and physical encounters among the students; diffusing hostile situations; and enforcing safe school policies regarding weapons, tobacco, illegal substances, traffic rules, dress code, etc.
• Assist visitors and check for visitor passes.
• Monitor students during lunch hour inside and outside of the building and during off hours.
• May 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.
• Assist staff and students during crisis situations.
• 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 and potential health and safety hazards to administrators.
• May assist with the supervision of students in study hall, in-school suspension, and/or before/after school after-school detention.
• 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 as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• The minimum amounts of formal education, professional work experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that must be met for a candidate to be considered for a position.
• 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.

Prior to Employment

• 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).
• May work outdoors and in any existing weather conditions.
• May work evenings, weekends, and special events.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule at varying locations, including shift work.
• Mandatory frequent training as determined by the Director of Safety and Security.
• Overtime work hours are available for various assignments.
• Usually a noisy environment.
• Possible emergency response/reactive environment.