Safety & Security Monitor

Shelby County Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelby County Schools in Memphis, TN is seeking a Safety & Security Monitor to maintain a safe environment for staff, students, and visitors. The role includes screening at the school, athletic events, and after-hours activities to ensure safety, with collaboration alongside administrators and law enforcement.

Responsibilities include operating the Weapons Detection System and X-ray machines, training staff, logging daily activities, and promptly reporting any security concerns.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent and 2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with school administrators, MSCS Officers and law enforcement during school hours and events.
• Oversee daily security screening for students, staff, and visitors; ensure screening/clearance before entry.
• Complete training and certification for Weapons Detection System and X-ray machines; train staff.
• Identify and report unauthorized entrants to the proper authorities.
• Maintain a daily electronic log of all activity at shift end.
• Monitor suspicious activity and notify authorities as needed.
• Assist in monitoring student behavior on school property and with staff as needed.
• Assist with school openings and dismissals as required.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Purpose and Scope

The Safety & Security Monitor is responsible for maintaining a safe environment for MSCS staff, students, and visitors. This position will provide security screening of all MSCS staff, visitors, and students at their assigned school, and will also provide security screening at athletic events and after-hour school activities to ensure the safety of everyone present.

Essential Job Functions

• Works collaboratively with school administrators, MSCS Officers and Law Enforcement during school hours and after hour events at school.
• Oversees the security screening process of students, visitors and staff entering the school building daily, including hand-wand, physical, hands-free, and bag searches when necessary; ensures that 100% of students, staff and visitors are screened and/or cleared prior to entering school daily.
• Completes all necessary training and certification in the operation of the new Weapons Detection System and X-ray machines; trains school staff and security personnel on how to operate machines.
• Detects and immediately reports anyone entering the school without properly being cleared to enter the building to the appropriate school authorities.
• Completes a daily electronic log of all activity at the end of the shift prior to leaving for the day.
• Monitors suspicious activity and makes immediate notification to appropriate school authorities when needed.
• Assists in monitoring student behavior on school property and works with staff when needed.
• Assists schools with school openings and dismissal processes, as needed.
• Demonstrates initiative and a proactive orientation in recognizing and resolving safety and security issues, concerns, or problems.
• Checks passes of students leaving school property during the school day.
• Exhibits support for the district vision, mission, goals, and priorities.
• Responds to inquiries or concerns in a timely manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Minimum Qualifications

High School degree or equivalent, and 2 years of experience in a relevant area for a total education/experience of 2 years.