School Security & Safety Assistant

Wifca; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is seeking a Security Assistant at Black Hawk Middle School in Madison, WI. This 1.0 FTE, non-exempt position supports the principal and Security Coordinator to maintain a safe environment for students and staff.

Training includes Conflict Resolution, Emergency Response, First Aid/CPR, and coordination with local police and other agencies. Travel to different sites may be required; evenings or weekends possible depending on activity.

Qualifications

• Must be highly competent and committed to student success and safety.
• Ability to work well under stress and to react appropriately in emergency situations.
• Experience working cross-culturally and/or commitment to work toward improving one's own cultural competence.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment physical
• Must be able to successfully pass a comprehensive background check
• Possess a valid Wisconsin driver's license and the availability of properly insured vehicle
• Training and experience related to crisis intervention and emergency medical procedures
• CPR/AED certification required
• Experience working with middle and high school age youth

Responsibilities

• Assists in the maintenance of order, including the utilization of crisis intervention techniques to control situations
• Assists in conducting investigations and cooperates with law enforcement personnel when necessary
• Reports and documents incidents as directed by school Principals and the Security Coordinator in and around the school building and grounds
• Renders First Aid as needed
• Intervenes in altercations between students, staff or the public, as needed, to maintain safety and security
• Participates in emergencies such as fire, evacuation, lockdown and tornado drills
• Testifies at hearings, as needed
• Provides guidance to students regarding support services that are available
• Establishes and maintains contact records, documentation of observations and a daily log of activities
• Provides supervision at school sponsored bus trips, athletic events, as needed
• Assists in controlling and identifying loiterers, trespassers and other unauthorized people
• Produces reports regarding school incidents as directed
• Assists in the enforcement of the MMSD Conduct and Discipline Code and other school regulations
• Coordinates efforts with the Madison Police Department Officers, Educational Resource Officers and Detective Liaison and those assigned to perform hallway supervision
• Compiles and summarizes monthly and year to date reports
• Patrols parking lots, school grounds, hallways, stairwells, doorways, rooms, storage areas and offsite locations as directed
• Becomes knowledgeable on the proper functioning of all security equipment and assists the Principals and the Security Coordinator as directed with the use of the equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned related to a safe school environment
• Other related duties as assigned

Skills

Diversity awareness

Emergency response

Report writing

Job description

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is seeking a Security Assistant at Black Hawk Middle School in Madison, WI. This 1.0 FTE, non-exempt position supports the principal and Security Coordinator to maintain a safe environment for students and staff.

Training includes Conflict Resolution, Emergency Response, First Aid/CPR, and coordination with local police and other agencies. Travel to different sites may be required; evenings or weekends possible depending on activity.