Safety / Security Position

Connecticut REAP•Higganum, CT

37d•Onsite

About The Position

There is a vacancy for Campus Security Specialist at Haddam-Killingworth Middle School. Under the direction of administration, the Campus Security Specialist (10-month position) is responsible for overall safety and security of RSD 17 facilities and grounds, maintaining order, enforcing RSD17 policies and procedures, and understanding and identifying student behavioral issues and using appropriate techniques to resolve issues. The job description is illustrative and not a complete itemization of all duties and responsibilities of the position.

Requirements

Maintain a stationary position for extended periods of time to operate computer, printer, telephone and other desktop equipment,
Move about the building and grounds routinely throughout the school day
Communicate with staff, parents, and students in a professional manner
Have after-school availability to work athletic, music, art events, and dances.

Responsibilities

Patrol and monitor interior and exterior of buildings to ensure the safety and well-being of students, staff and visitors and to ensure the security of the facility
Establish a visible and professional presence in school facilities and grounds to deter incidents and to detect situations requiring assistance
Identify and understand student behavioral issues through training and use appropriate techniques to resolve issues
Provide assistance to visitors and direct or escort them as needed
Prevent unauthorized access to school property and buildings by providing a visible presence, ensuring access control measures are enforced, and providing diligent patrols of school property and facilities
Identify suspicious or unauthorized individuals to determine reasons for being on school property. Guide, escort or control individuals suspected of illegal or prohibited activity
Respond to calls for assistance and emergency situations including but not limited to disruptive and or disorderly incidents, medical emergencies and fires in an attempt to protect life and property and restore and maintain order
Use de-escalation and behavioral management techniques to attempt to resolve issues
Encourage and ensure that all staff and visitors are displaying proper identification badges at all times
Assist staff and first responders in handling emergency or disruptive situations
Work closely with school staff to promote student responsibility for behavior and attitude by serving as a role model and providing positive interactions with students
Investigate and document incidents and accidents
Assist building administrators and central office staff with planning and carrying out required monthly crisis drills
Operate and monitor building CCTV systems to identify possible issues and investigate incidents
Report to building administrator or supervisor any condition or practices that interferes with the safety of students, staff or visitors
Provide traffic direction and control as required
Attend training and meetings as required
Take daily direction from school building administrators
Travel between sites for routine or emergency purposes
Be available for voluntarily and forced overtime assignments as needed
Report discipline matters, suspected physical, mental and/or substance abuse to proper authorities immediately
Adhere to federal, state, and local laws and regulations in relation to the physical control and restraint of students and staff to include those governed by the Connecticut State Department of Education
Maintain the strictest confidence concerning personnel, students and operational concerns of the district
Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
Report all cases of suspected child abuse to appropriate school personnel and proper school authority