Campus Safety & Security Specialist

Suffield Public Schools; Suffield (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffield Public Schools is seeking a Security and Safety Specialist to assist in maintaining safety for students, staff and visitors. The role reports to the Director of Facilities and supports enforcing district safety policies at the building level.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with security-related experience or training, and strong interpersonal skills to engage with students, staff, parents and the community.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with some security-related experience or training.
• Interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community.

Responsibilities

• Patrols and monitors school buildings, grounds and parking lots.
• Detects, investigates and reports unauthorized or suspicious persons or activities.
• Assists administrators and staff in crisis and emergencies.
• Supervises and directs pupil movement.
• Notifies admin staff, police or fire departments of security or emergency situations.
• Assists with fire drills and other emergency evacuations.
• Maintains security records, logs and reports.
• Uses data analytics to enhance safety and security.
• Establishes relationships with school administration.
• Supports collaboration with Suffield Police Department.
• Attends safety training and school/district events to provide security support.
• Maintains professional relationships with students, staff and families.
• All other safety and security duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis management

Security awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Suffield Public Schools is seeking a Security and Safety Specialist to assist in maintaining safety for students, staff and visitors. The role reports to the Director of Facilities and supports enforcing district safety policies at the building level.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with security-related experience or training, and strong interpersonal skills to engage with students, staff, parents and the community.