Safety & Security Specialist (SY 26-27)

Columbus City Schools - Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus City Schools – Ohio is seeking a Safety and Security Specialist in Columbus, Ohio. The role involves monitoring and providing safety and security services for students, staff, and visitors, under supervision, with a focus on incident response and reporting.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of related experience, plus valid licenses and certifications. The department handles safety plans, drills, and coordination with police and other agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in law enforcement or youth leadership/role modeling.
• Valid driver’s license. Valid certifications in First Aid, CPR, AED, CPI required by probation period.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement school safety plans; train staff in emergency response.
• Facilitate monthly emergency drills; monitor adherence to DHS safety mandates.
• Advise staff, students and parents on safety procedures; coordinate with law enforcement and social services.

Education

Bachelor's degree

First Aid/CPR/AED/CPI certifications

Job description

Job Title: SAFETY AND SECURITY SPECIALIST
Salary: $27.21 Hourly
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Department: Safety & Security

Definition

This job posting is for a noncompetitive position and will create a new list. The hiring department will conduct a preliminary review of your application to determine who to interview. It is the responsibility of all applicants to provide a complete list of relevant work experience (previous and current) on the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience. Under general supervision, is responsible for monitoring and providing safety and security services to students, staff, parents, and visitors at assigned location(s) within the District; performs other related duties as required.

Examples Of Work

• Prepares a school safety plan, trains staff in emergency response crisis management and active shooter safety.
• implements safety and security procedures; facilitates monthly emergency drills.
• Ensures that security measures comply with U.S. Department of Homeland Security mandates.
• Advises school staff, students, and parents regarding procedures for filing complaints with the Columbus Division of Police.
• Monitors student activity on social media, at bus stops and community sites for behaviors identified as problematic to ensure student safety.
• Assists administrators with child custody disputes, irate parents and unruly students.
• Identifies and controls the presence of unauthorized individuals on school property.
• Responds to reports of students not reporting to or disappearing from school.
• Investigates reports of gang/drug activity, weapons, assault, bullying, sexual harassment, theft, vandalism, arson, and breaking and entering of school facilities.
• Investigates reports of issues with access to school facilities.
• Testifies in court hearings.
• Communicates with school principals and staff, law enforcement agencies, and social service agency staff.
• Transports students and District employees home or to other locations when necessary.
• Provides crowd control and advises students on appropriate behavior during school hours and school events.
• Writes reports and memos regarding investigations and incidents; interviews witnesses and victims of incidents.
• Maintains daily activity logs; inspects and photographs incident scenes.
• Provides software support to maintain LobbyGuard software and the District’s mass communication system.
• May assist the Safety and Security Compliance Investigator in investigations and in coordinating mandated School Safety Plans.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of experience in law enforcement or working with youth in a leadership, mentoring, or role modeling capacity. Substitution(s): Additional experience as stated above may substitute for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis. Possession of a valid driver’s license. Possession of valid certifications in Basic First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated Electronic Defibrillation (AED), and Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPI) required upon completion of the probationary period.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of methods of individual and group supervision; considerable knowledge of health and safety regulations; considerable knowledge of first aid techniques and health and safety regulations; general knowledge of community resources to assist children and families; general knowledge of investigative procedures; some knowledge of the National Incident Management System procedures; ability to effectively interact with persons of a different race, ethnic background, gender, or sexual orientation; ability to work cooperatively with School District personnel, parents, students, and the general public; ability to communicate orally and in writing; ability to physically subdue persons; ability to monitor and control large groups of people; ability to assess security needs of schools.

Test/Job Contact Information

Questions regarding this process can be directed to Human Resources at [e-mail].

Columbus City Schools (CCS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status or disability in its educational programs, activities, and employment policies. CCS fully supports the hiring and employment of individuals with physical or mental disabilities who meet the job qualifications, so long as the individuals are able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.