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Part Time High School Security Officer Job Description

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Location: CICS Ralph Ellison High School

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the administrative team or designee, school security guards provide for a safe and secure school environment, foster an optimal learning environment and act as a deterrent to unsafe or poor behavior. School security guards support campus safety by patrolling the school grounds, monitoring student behavior, enforcing school and network policies, intervening in physical encounters, monitoring security cameras, monitoring visitors, and reporting unsafe or unhealthy conditions. Security personnel maintain campus security and protect school property against vandalism, illegal entry, fire, and theft; enforce school protocols in response to emergency situations.

In addition, school security guards are required to reflect the school's mission and vision in their interactions with students, staff, families, and stakeholders and elevate the school's image in the eyes of the community. Further, school security guards form positive, professional relationships with the entire school community, and support restorative practices.

Varying work hours are required including days, evenings, and weekends.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are generally representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Key Competencies/Duties:

Acts to promote campus and student safety and security.

• Patrols and monitors the campus and surrounding areas, bus stops, parks, and other public and unsupervised places to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff and the security of the facility.
• Intervenes in situations likely to result in disruption or injury and directs students to refrain from such conduct.
• Follows protocols and directions to ensure a smooth traffic flow of students through the hallways, assisting students with ontime arrival to class and to assigned locations.
• Assists with supervision in the breakfast and lunch periods and with morning arrival and afternoon dismissal of students.
• Removes disruptive students from classes when needed.
• Provides assistance with investigations of student or staff incidents.
• Assists the administration, staff, police, and emergency personnel in handling emergencies or disruptive situations.
• Monitors exits and entrances throughout the day, as directed..
• Assists visitors with directions and securing proper identification. Intercepts unauthorized visitors and escort them to exits.
• Reports any discipline infractions, unauthorized visitors, and acts of vandalism to the building administration or designees.
• Notifies the building administration, police, and/or appropriate emergency personnel of any emergency, potentially dangerous or unusual situations.
• Participates in home visits, when requested.
• Reports fire and safety hazards to the facilities manager and administration; responds to alarms.
• Prevents illegal parking, tampering with vehicles and loitering in school parking lots according to established procedures; assists with traffic and crowd control at special events as assigned.
• Attends assigned special events and fulfills professional obligations and responsibilities, as directed by the administration or designee.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by their administrator or designated supervisor, and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation.

Supports the mission, vision, and goals of the school by demonstrating ethics, compassion, diligence and improvement in professional practice.

• Promotes student responsibility for behavior and attitude by serving as a role model and modeling appropriate language, interactions, response to conflicts, etc.
• Participates in appropriate in-service training and workshop programs.
• Protects confidentiality of records and information about students and staff, and uses discretion when sharing any such information within legal confines.
• Participates in safety drills as directed by the administration or designee.
• Follows all timekeeping and PTO protocols.
• Maintains strong attendance.
• Checks and responds to electronic communications in a timely manner.
• Knows, follows, and implements school rules and procedures.
• Supports the student code of conduct.

Communicates clearly and professionally with staff, students, families, and other stakeholders.

• Communicates with students, families, and the public to explain school policies and protocols related to general expectations, school functions and programs, the daily schedule, attendance and timeliness protocols, procedures, etc.
• Routes families and stakeholders to the appropriate school personnel.
• Communicates concerns to the administration pertaining to safety procedures, etc.

Reflects, supports, and promotes the mission and vision of the school as well as the principles of D.E.I .

• Demonstrates preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
• Supports the creation of inclusive, identity-affirming spaces for students.
• Implements professional practice and responsibilities, demonstrating cultural competence.
• Implements D.E.I principles in interactions with members of the school community.

Education, Knowledge, Experience, and Other Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED (Required)
• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a security officer, school security officer, campus supervisor, or other position involving safeguarding the security of a community or youth (Required)
• Ability to use and troubleshoot technological equipment and platforms (camera system, laptops, desktop computers, social media platforms - Required)
• Ability to operate functionally in a digital environment for communication purposes (i.e. email)

This position is a Part-Time position. Additional work opportunities will be available for some shifts to help support after school activities, sporting events, and other school events.

Physical Job Requirements:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and or pulling; some kneeling, crouching, and significant finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 40% standing, and 50% walking. This job is performed in a generally clean and climate controlled environment.

Compensation:

Meridian Charter Schools provides a highly competitive salary. Please note that this part time position does not include benefits. We are also committed to supporting professional growth and membership in local, state and national educational organizations. This position qualifies as a non-exempt position and aligns with the compensation and labor laws entitled to all non-exempt employees.

Meridian Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer , committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this pivotal role.

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