School Safety Officer

Young World Physical Education; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in New Bedford is hiring a School Safety Officer to ensure the safety and security of students and staff. The officer will monitor student behavior, patrol school grounds, and respond to various safety and security incidents. Candidates should have a High School diploma and experience in a security role, along with first aid and CPI certification. Salary ranges from $19.00 to $25.00 per hour, dependent on experience. The position requires attendance at some evening events.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• CPI trained or ability to acquire training.
• CPR/First Aid certified or ability to acquire certification.

Responsibilities

• Monitor student behavior and conduct during school time and events.
• Patrol school buildings and grounds for safety and visibility.
• Respond to safety and security issues immediately.

Skills

Experience with students and adults

Experience in security and/or safety roles

Communication skills

Ability to remain calm in emergencies

Diplomatic and tactful manner

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

OFFICIAL TITLE: School Safety Officer
WORK YEAR: School Year and Professional Development Days as scheduled.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION

The School Safety Officer will support the academic process and setting by performing duties related to ensuring the safety and security of students and staff while on school grounds.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

• Experience working with students and adults in an organized/formal setting (preferred).
• Experience working in a security and/or safety role (preferred).
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CPI trained or ability to acquire and maintain training as a user and/or trainer.
• CPR/First Aid certified or ability to acquire and maintain certification.
• Ability to report to District locations as scheduled/directed.
• Ability to understand and communicate information orally and in writing clearly, professionally and timely.
• Ability to relate to all students, staff, visitors and the public in a diplomatic, tactful, and appropriate manner.
• Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately and within District guidelines in unusual and/or emergency situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor student behavior and conduct during school time and at student events.
• Patrol school buildings and grounds as directed to maintain safety and security and visibility.
• Ensure appropriate pedestrian traffic patterns and flow along interior passageways and exterior walkways.
• Respond to a variety of situations (alarms, safety and security concerns, suspicious activities, injuries, and accidents) to immediately resolve school safety and security issues.
• Control and diffuse disturbances before, during and after school hours, within school buildings, upon school grounds and along access and egress routes.
• Monitor motor vehicle traffic issues around assigned facility, including vehicle-free zones, parking areas and speed.
• Maintain logs, files and prepare reports and other documentation related to security and/or safety including audit records.
• Conduct readiness and emergency management plan protocol drills as directed and report results per established guidelines.
• Conduct safety and security related audits at locations throughout the District as directed.
• Participate in all District- required training and professional development as scheduled.
• Communicate with Supervisor, Building Administration, and/or designee regarding safety and security incidents and/or concerns.
• Utilize surveillance and communication systems to ensure school safety.
• Ensure visitor access is controlled in accordance with District and building protocols.
• Pre-qualify vendors and/or external contractors and monitor accountability using registration, identification badge assignment, and controlled access areas throughout the facility.
• Provide directions and information regarding visitation policies and protocols to all visitors, authorized vendors and/or external contractors.
• Provide security presence as directed at academic, athletic, and social events both during and after regular school hours.
• Assist school resource (police) officers, local police, and fire safety officers as directed.
• Communicate District expectations regarding safety and security to students, staff and visitors as directed.
• Work as a CPI responder and engage in all required training.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Non-Union, School Year position.
• Salary: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour (based on relevant experience).
• Physical Demands: frequent fine motor use such as typing, filing, operating security camera equipment; frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, crawling as needed; may utilize stairs or ramps; may lift, push, pull up to and exceeding 60 lbs.; may be required to use physical restraints; travel between school locations; may work in various weather conditions.
• Special Requirements: attendance at evening school events/athletic events on occasion as scheduled.
• Overtime eligible: Yes.
• Reports to: Lead School Safety Officer, Building Administration or designee.

EEO STATEMENT

The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, ancestry, homelessness, gender identity or gender expression that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourage people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.