Safety Specialist

Location: Aztec

AZTEC MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Safety Specialist

Job Description

Job Summary:

To maintain the security and safety of the student body, faculty and staff. Patrol campus and maintain security of buildings and grounds.

Reports To:

Safety Supervisor

Qualifications

* High School diploma or GED required.

* Private security or public police experience preferred including knowledge of school and local laws
* (including search and seizure).

* Valid Driver's license and Car Insurance.

* Basic First Aid knowledge preferred.

* Demonstrate knowledge of security procedures.

* Demonstrate aptitude for successful completion of the task assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Provide a safe, secure environment for students, staff and guests on campus.

* Establish and maintain good rapport with students, staff and community members.

* Helps to create and maintain a working relationship with the local police and fire and rescue departments.

* Assist in development and implementation of action plans to provide a safe environment and immediate response to imminent threats of violence, criminal incidents, emergency medical incidents, auto accidents and others.

* Regulate student's behavior on campus, in cafeterias, restrooms, parking lots and other open areas.

* Assist with controlling classroom disturbances or acts of defiance. Request assistance from school administration and/or police when necessary.

* Detain students suspected of narcotics, tobacco, or alcoholic infractions.

* Investigate, review, and report to school administration and local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, as appropriate, on accidents, incidents and violations of law.

* Patrol and confront unauthorized persons for questioning and checking for passes and identification cards as needed.

* Assist law enforcement officers as directed by school administration.

* Direct traffic and parking on campus; check vehicles for proper parking authorization; determine if vehicles are parked in restricted areas.

* Follow district policies and administrative rules and regulations.

* Maintain proper paperwork/reports to ensure all complaints filed with law enforcement have been signed off by the principal or their designated representative.

* Ensure doors/gates are locked and opened at designated times determined by principal.

* Supervise and patrol assigned school activities.

* Observe and report violations of safety and health codes.

* Demonstrate problem solving and responsible decision making skills.

* Maintain and project professional appearance as it relates to job performance.

* Patrol after school events as needed.

* Assume fire alarm responsibilities as assigned by principal.

* Monitor security surveillance equipment to protect facilities and assets.

* Maintain confidentiality with sensitive matters.

* Be flexible and able to prioritize tasks and maintain accurate and detailed records.

* Report to work on time and work no less than 8 hours per day.

* Work independently with very little supervision.

* Ability to deescalate students/parents/staff; listening/visiting with them about their concerns prior to them meeting with administrators.

* May be required to travel from campus to campus occasionally, and perform other related functions/duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Note:

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Confidentiality

Due to the sensitive nature of this position and access to safety and security information, the highest degree of confidentiality is required.

Special Instructions

No firearms will be authorized or carried at any time in the performance of these duties.

Qualification Requirement

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

Education and/or Experience

Please see Qualifications

Communication and Language Skills

* Ability to read and analyze and…