Job Description
Job Description
Purpose of the Position: Security Officers are responsible for the overall safety and security of the school. The security team plays a critical role in the school’s culture and climate. A calm, structured, and positive learning environment is a top priority for the security team. Security personnel actively engage in supporting students in order for them to be successful in the classroom and school community. The role of a security officer is physically demanding as they are the first line of defense to defuse and de-escalate student misconduct and/or serious incidents and must respond urgently.
Principal Accountabilities & General Responsibilities:
- Fulfill duties associated with the post assigned as part of the school’s comprehensive security plan; maintain an orderly post and remain at the post at all times unless otherwise directed by a supervisor
- Actively respond to incidents, fights, or other issues in the school that threaten the safety of students, staff, and/or guests utilizing Safety Care skills up to and including momentary physical intervention if warranted by the safety risk
- Fulfill duties assigned related to Hall Sweeps
- Patrol (foot or mobile) and monitor school property for unauthorized persons. If needed, redirect or escort from the property
- Report unusual activity or suspicions of safety issues to the Security Supervisor or administration in a timely fashion
- Complete proper documentation related to incident reports and misconduct reports
- Produce and deliver reports to show progress against key metrics
- Assist with the organization and distribution of student lockers and locker searches
- Monitor school grounds and school entrances to ensure only authorized personnel and authorized visitors access the school; if assigned to the main entrance, ensure all guests follow visitor protocol and triage visitor requests
- Actively participate in professional development training to ensure ongoing growth and advance skills
- As assigned, monitor the student entry and dismissal process to ensure safety
- Build positive and professional relationships with students and leverage those relationships to establish and maintain productive and safe learning environments and common areas of the building
- Exercise dignity and respect when interacting with students at all times
- Lead efforts to de-escalate inappropriate student behaviors and assist students with maximizing their time on task in classrooms
- Serve as a primary participant in emergency response during crisis situations including but not limited to fire, tornado, and active shooter incidents
Qualifications/Skills:
- High school diploma or GED required
- A minimum of 2-3 years of highly successful related experience
- Armed Security Guard/Protective Service/Armed Body Guard Certificate from the TN Department of Commerce
- Active Shooter Training and Marksmanship training
- Actively patrolling school property is critical in securing the building and maintaining a safe environment for students and staff. Applicants must be able to walk or stand for long periods of time (up to 8 hours) and quickly ascend/descend stairs.
- Knowledge of the Student Code of Conduct
- Knowledge of basic methods of providing site security and safety
- Solid attendance and punctuality
- Experience with technology systems utilized for school safety processes (i.e. camera systems or entry screening systems)
- Ability to work with adolescents in maintaining a positive and safe school culture
- Ability to read and adhere to written and oral instructions
- Proficient with teamwork and collaborating with colleagues and administration
- Exhibit passion and the ability to thrive amidst change and challenging conditions while maintaining a positive outlook and forward-looking perspective
- Possess an attuned appreciation for cultural awareness and competency and a staunch commitment to continuously develop insight and proficiencies related to such matters
- Takes personal responsibility for mistakes and learns from them, while consistently following up with analysis and corrective action
- Demonstrated ability to keep up with fast-paced environments and to multi-task
- Sound judgment and ethical practice
- Commitment to social justice and restorative justice practices
- Strong oral communication skills, human relations, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to write incident reports
- Impeccable attendance and punctuality
- Successful completion of Security Training curriculum with associated certifications