Campus Security Associate 190/235

Fulton Schools; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Schools is seeking a Campus Security Associate to maintain a safe environment across campuses, buildings and grounds. The role involves patrols, monitoring student behavior, coordinating with School Police, and supporting emergency drills and safety plans.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, CPTED knowledge, strong communication skills and the ability to manage conflicts while assisting administration and staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Fulton County Schools Board Policies and Student Code of Conduct.
• Familiar with Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED).
• Excellent customer service skills are critical to this role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of technical and computer skills.
• Ability to work with youth and adults.
• Ability to diffuse differences through conflict resolution.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with both public and school personnel.
• Must be able to pass a criminal history and background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas and ensures safety of school campus, buildings and grounds.
• Works closely with School Police Department on security issues.
• Maintains visible security presence on campus and supervises students as needed.
• Assists with monitoring student behavior and disciplinary issues.
• Assists with crowd control at events and secures facilities.
• Participates in risk identification and safety plan improvements.
• Provides information and assistance to visitors and district staff.
• Assists with security equipment and safety audits.

Skills

Policies knowledge

CPTED knowledge

Customer service

Technical skills

Youth engagement

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Background check

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

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The Campus Security Associate may be a school-based or administrative office position. The incumbent in this position supports and facilitates the educational process within the Fulton County School System by providing a safe and secure environment through monitoring of activity and patrolling of assigned location. The Campus Security Associate must maintain visibility and vigilance while establishing a rapport with students and staff and must be able to make sound decisions in emergency and non-emergency situations. The incumbent in this position may work rotational shifts to include days, nights, overnights, and/or weekends.

• Patrols assigned areas and ensures safety of school campus, administrative buildings and grounds; Patrols campus/building and checks for unauthorized personnel; Checks for visitor and employee badges
• Works closely and cooperatively with the School Police Department in relationship to campus security issues
• Serves as a visible and active security presence on campus dealing with students who present challenges as these students may require supervision and direction to make positive choices to further their educational opportunities
• Assists with monitoring and regulates student behavior on campus, in cafeterias, restrooms, parking lots and other open areas; Assists the Administrative team with student disciplinary issues
• Assists with controlling disturbances or acts of defiance and requests assistance from school administration and/or school police when necessary
• Participates in risk identification and provides preventive options to the Administrative team; Assists the School Police Department and local law enforcement on crime prevention implementation
• Serves as a member of the campus safety team assisting with emergency preparedness drills, maintaining an emergency evacuation kit, providing input on the site-based safety plan, and providing school safety training, etc
• Assists the School Police Department in providing crowd control at extra-curricular activities and special events
• Assists with security equipment, school safety assessments and metal detection equipment, etc
• Serves as watch officer in the Emergency Operations Center; Virtually patrols all facilities in the District using Avigilon and GETru Nav video system; The use of this system requires a high level of technical awareness with computers and CATV systems
• Provides administrative security functions at our administrative center(s); including greeting our visitors and assisting them with signing in
• Assists visitors to our facilities with information, collects information and paperwork, provides overall customer service in support of the District administrative functions in our offices
• Provides visible and active security presence at District schools dealing with students, faculty, and staff; Assists with making positive decisions, provides supervision and supports the overall goal of education as assigned
• Serves as a member of the safety / audit team in assisting with safety / risk management audits under direction of District safety specialist or leadership
• Maintains paperwork related to activities
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
  

Required Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Certification/Licensure

Must hold or be able to obtain within 12 months of employment date: National Incident Management System Certification Levels 100, 200 and 700, CPR & AED Certified

Experience Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of related work experience required; A combination of experience and college degree may be considered in lieu of 3 years of experience; Previous law enforcement or military experience preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of Fulton County Schools Board Policies, Student Code of Conduct and School Safety Plans
• Knowledge of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
• Excellent customer service skills are critical to the success of this role
• Demonstrated knowledge of technical and computer skills
• Ability to work with youth and adults
• Ability to diffuse differences through conflict resolution
• Must be able to effectively communicate with both public and school personnel
• Must be able to pass a criminal history and background investigation

Working Conditions

• Works rotational shifts to include days, nights, overnights
• Some travel between schools and administrative buildings
• Must be available to work at all District facilities as needed
• May require work in inclement weather
• May involve assignments in hostile environments

Physical Demands

• Must be able to walk, run, climb, crawl, or sit for extended periods of time
• Good hearing and vision needed

It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone [phone].TTY 1-800-255-0135.

Fulton County Schools - 6201 Powers Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30339 - 470-254-3600