High School Campus Safety Specialist

BAYARD RUSTIN HIGH; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BAYARD RUSTIN HIGH in West Chester, PA seeks a Campus Safety Officer to protect students, staff and property. The CSO enforces district policies, monitors safety, chairs the School Safety Team, and collaborates with crisis response teams to enhance a safe learning environment.

Requirements include high school diploma or higher, security background preferred, and various safety certifications. The role demands calmness under pressure, communication, confidentiality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent or college degree.
• Prior security work is desirable (law enforcement, security or military).
• Previous experience working with adolescents is highly desirable.
• Awareness of tenets and trauma informed care and mental health resources.
• Ability to stay calm and react appropriately in unusual or emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate tactfully and diplomatically with students, staff, visitors and the general public.
• Ability to diffuse situations calmly with authority.
• Ability to work cooperatively with students, general public, district personnel, and emergency services with poise and consistency.
• Ability to exercise strict confidentiality of campus and student issues.
• Ability to quickly identify, interpret, analyze and problem solve.
• Demonstrate sound security techniques and procedures in daily operations.
• Possess a current and valid driver’s license.
• SRO (Basic) training *
• First Aid, CPR/AED and Stop-the-Bleed certification *
• CPI certified *
• PREPARE mental health training **
• ALICE training certification **
• Certification in FEMA NIMS 100, 200, 700, 906, & 907 **
• Maintain PA State certification

Responsibilities

• To the maximum extent possible, assist administrators and professional staff in maintaining a safe, secure and academically conducive environment.
• Display ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school.
• Promote student responsibility for behavior and attitude by serving as a role model and dressing and grooming professionally.
• Patrol and monitor school facilities and surrounding areas to ensure the safety and be‑‑ing of students and to deter, detect, report and stop violations of law and/or district policies.
• Detect, investigate and report unauthorized or suspicious persons, vehicles and activities.
• Notify the administrative staff, police, fire department or other appropriate authorities of security or emergency situations.
• Respond to emergency situations and take appropriate action in accordance with established guidelines.
• Work with school administrators and law enforcement officials in handling serious student offenses and law violations.
• Assist with School mandatory drills.
• Maintain security records, logs and reports.
• At all times, show high visibility and interact as much as possible with students, staff, and visitors.
• Work in conjunction with the Public Safety Supervisor and school Principal to prepare and chair the quarterly school security team meetings as required.
• Collaborate with pupil services in student threat assessment and associated issues.
• Participate in discussions with individual students, parents and school staff for the purpose of channeling student activities into acceptable behavior, good attendance and academic achievements.
• Assist in the removal of disruptive students from classes when required.
• Assist and deliver crisis response training to students and staff under the guidance of the Public Safety Supervisor.
• Assist in monitoring student behavior using the current discipline policy as a guide for understanding expectations of student behavior related to class attendance and student arrival.
• Provide traffic and parking control for the purpose of maintaining efficient traffic flow and use of parking lots, as directed.

Skills

Communication

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration

Public interactions

Responsive to emergencies

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree (preferred)

Job description

BAYARD RUSTIN HIGH in West Chester, PA seeks a Campus Safety Officer to protect students, staff and property. The CSO enforces district policies, monitors safety, chairs the School Safety Team, and collaborates with crisis response teams to enhance a safe learning environment.

Requirements include high school diploma or higher, security background preferred, and various safety certifications. The role demands calmness under pressure, communication, confidentiality and teamwork.