Lead School Safety & Security Officer

Schenectady City School District; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Schenectady City School District is seeking a dedicated security professional for a 12-month position focused on safeguarding students, staff, and property. The role involves directing traffic, patrolling grounds, and enforcing school rules under the supervision of the Chief of School Security and building principal.

The incumbent will supervise safety personnel, perform staff evaluations, and coordinate with administrators and Community Engagement Officers to ensure a secure school

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (required).
• Five (5) years of experience as a municipal or state police officer or correction officer, with two (2) years supervisory experience.
• Five (5) years of experience working with youth in a juvenile detention facility, with two (2) years supervisory experience.
• Three (3) years of experience in the military, with two (2) years supervisory experience.
• One (1) year of experience as a military police officer and two (2) years supervisory experience.
• Candidate must possess a valid New York State Driver’s license and maintain it during tenure.

Responsibilities

• Controls and directs traffic on school roadways and parking lots.
• Oversees and leads a team of safety personnel assigned to building.
• Performs staff evaluations.
• Supervises, mentors and trains new safety personnel.
• Reports any staff issues to appropriate district administrator.
• Acts as a liaison between safety personnel, building administrators and Community Engagement Officers.
• Patrols school grounds on foot or in a car to protect persons and property.
• Maintains order and ensures compliance with school rules and regulations.
• Patrols school parking lots before, during and after regularly scheduled classes.
• Checks all vehicles for proper registration.
• Investigates complaints received personally or as assigned by a supervisor.
• Checks on teacher aides assigned to hallways, doors etc.
• May enforce traffic and parking regulations.
• May summon local police, fire department or ambulance service in case of law violation, fire or other emergency.
• Gives information and directions to students and visitors.
• Keeps records and makes written reports on security matters.
• Questions persons on school premises who are not students and staff and advises as to school rules and either directs visitors to school offices or asks them to leave.
• Performs related duties as required by the Chief of School Security/Building Principal to provide protection and maintain security.

Skills

Security procedures

Judgment

Communication

Observation skills

Self-defense techniques

Courtesy and tact

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Schenectady City School District is seeking a dedicated security professional for a 12-month position focused on safeguarding students, staff, and property. The role involves directing traffic, patrolling grounds, and enforcing school rules under the supervision of the Chief of School Security and building principal.

The incumbent will supervise safety personnel, perform staff evaluations, and coordinate with administrators and Community Engagement Officers to ensure a secure school