Security Specialist (Casual) (Part-Time)

Job Description:

The Security Specialist (Part-time) provides for the safety and welfare of facilities and occupants during non-classroom activities; minimizes the frequency and/or severity of harmful incidents; and communicates observations and/or incidents that have a potential impact on the general well-being of students, school personnel, and/or visitors.

This is a part-time, casual position with the central office team. This position is not eligible for benefits.

Location: Francis C. Hammond Middle School

Qualifications:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certificates & Licenses: Valid Driver's License and copy of driving record.
• Experience: Job related experience desired.

Essential Functions:

• Communicates when necessary with police and fire departments to address immediate safety concerns and emergency situations.
• Communicates school policies and enforcement procedures to students, personnel and visitors to ensure their understanding and the potential consequences of violation.
• Intervenes in potential conflicts to minimize disruptions of campus property.
• Keeps detailed logs of all events, calls, and radio contacts.
• Operates and monitors electronic devices including both audio and visual alarms, and other surveillance devices.
• Operates the communications systems, radios and leased lines.
• Patrols Board property when and as assigned to provide for the safety and welfare of facilities, school personnel, and visitors.
• Prepares documentation (e.g. incident and activity reports, security logs, etc.).
• Refers incidents to appropriate site personnel (e.g. injuries, altercations, suspicious activities, etc.) to ensure follow-up in accordance with administrative guidelines.
• Reports observations and incidents relating to specific incidents (e.g. accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, etc.) to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel for follow-up action.
• Responds to emergency situations to address immediate safety concerns.
• Works a flexible schedule to accommodate job requirements including emergencies, nighttime, weekend, and holiday duties.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.