Campus Safety Officer - Farm Hill Elementary School

Middletown Public Schools•Middletown, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Superintendent of Schools and Middletown Board of Education; and reports directly and receives direction from the School Principal, this position administers a positive relationship between youth and school administrators/personnel. The position acts as a visible, active, enforcement officer in the school dealing with security matters inside and outside the school building.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Social Sciences or a related field with two years of progressively responsible security and/or education experience or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
Position requires a valid Connecticut Security Officer Identification Card from the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, which must be maintained through the course of employment.
Position requires certification in CPR and First Aid
Ability to successfully complete a background investigation.
Candidate must possess or obtain within sixty (60) days of hire a valid Connecticut Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Maintains safety and security of school buildings, grounds and facilities.
Patrols campus perimeter, lunch areas, hallways, classrooms, locker rooms, rest rooms, gates, parking lots and bus stops; maintain order and security of facility; escort students to the office for action as needed, report unusual activities or unauthorized persons.
Assist visitors to facilities.
Approaches visitors and suspicious or unauthorized individuals and determine reasons for being on school grounds; detain or report individuals suspected or guilty of illegal or prohibited activity according to established procedures.
Enforce school rules, regulations and policies for the safety and security of students, staff, cars and property.
Enforce appropriate restrictions and regulations.
Observe students during periods between classes; prevent unauthorized departure from school premises.
Maintains records of contacts and activities
Reports incidents and observations to appropriate school or law enforcement authorities.
Works cooperatively with law enforcement agencies on violations of school policies, local, state and federal laws.
Observe and report student behavior to assure compliance with school rules; determine need for referrals according to guidelines.
Operate a communication device as designed.
Reports to administrator any building conditions or practices that interfere with security maintenance in the building or on the grounds.
Acts as liaison between students.
Attend staff and other meetings or in-services as assigned.
Performs other related functions as assigned or required.