Campus Safety Liaison at Centennial Middle School

Centennial Sd 28J•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The position of Campus Safety Liaison (CSL) is for the purpose of identifying potential problems regarding welfare, safety and/or security of students, personnel, visitors, and/or site; maintaining safety at school site by enforcing disciplinary policies and regulations; communicating information and responding to inquiries; and providing emergency care to students.

Requirements

Prior job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibilities in school settings.
Skills to appropriately intervene in emergency or potentially critical situations, diffuse potentially volatile situations, use English in both written and verbal form, communicate effectively with persons of varied educational and cultural backgrounds, document accurately.
Knowledge of policies and practices of the school with regard to discipline.
Ability to walk for prolonged periods, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, maintain firm but courteous attitude toward individuals, maintain written records.
Significant physical abilities include talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception//visual accommodation/field of vision.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance and Private Security Officer License or able to obtain training and meet criminal background clearance for licensing.
Hold a valid driver’s license.
Successfully complete CPR/First Aid/AED training.
Successfully complete Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) training.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak a second language preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer first aid for the purpose of providing emergency care.
Perform a citizen's arrest in order to detain individuals suspected of engaging in illegal activities for the purpose of holding for law enforcement personnel.
Inform students, personnel and the general public as appropriate for the purpose of ensuring their understanding of District policy and school(s) rules.
Interact when directed with other agencies, (e.g., law enforcement, community professionals, etc.) for the purpose of communicating and/or receiving information regarding situations that may affect safety within the school environment.
Investigate potential campus crimes and/or student related community incidents for the purpose of resolving conflicts and/or pursuing further action and provide findings to the building administrator(s) (CSL’s do not discipline students).
Monitor school activities, alarm system, and surveillance equipment for the purpose of ensuring safety of students, personnel and property.
Patrol school facilities, (e.g., grounds, roads, buildings, etc.) for the purpose of providing administrative visibility within the school setting to students.
Prepare documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
Respond to potential emergencies (e.g., alarm calls, bomb threats, fights, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safety of students, personnel and property.
Intervene and use de-escalation techniques with students and staff when conflicts occur.
Assist with situations associated with student safety (including times when visitors, staff, or students are exhibiting behaviors of concern).
Mentor students and staff in a professional manner and provide support as necessary.
Assist law enforcement personnel for the purpose of carrying out their functions as may relate to the school environment.
Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
Assist with transporting students, as needed.
Assist at co-curricular/athletic activities to include night and weekends.
Operate a hand-held radio and be familiar with radio usage.
Perform other duties, as assigned.