2026-2027 SY: Lead Safety Aide

Santa Fe Public Schools•Santa Fe, NM

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Working under the authority of the Executive Director of Safety and/or designee, the Safety Aide Lead is responsible for overseeing the activities of the safety aides at a school site to provide personnel, equipment, and real property safety assistance for faculty, staff, students, and visitors within an assigned area of the Santa Fe Public Schools District. Provides escort services and other basic public assistance services as needed. Performs routine safety aide activities and public safety patrol duties within the assigned area. Remains alert to emergencies. Provides first-line response, emergency management, and/or referral if required.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Have a valid driver’s license.
High school diploma or GED.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that is above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Ability to successfully conduct safety patrols without direct supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to complete routine paperwork.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility and customer service orientation.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Skill in performing building safety checks and lock procedures.
Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety codes, regulations, and procedures.
Skill in providing protective services to individuals on campus.
Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and private automobile.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual: English-Spanish

Responsibilities

Assists in the supervision of Safety Aides.
Responsible for the proper execution of assigned duties.
Trains new Safety Aides.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the District’s policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities including interviewing and train new Safety Aides; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding performance and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Maintains a professional District and community reputation.
Maintains regular and consistent attendance record.
Knowledgeable of and adheres to all rules and regulations, policies, and orders.
Provides safety for the District, staff, students, and visitors.
Interacts with staff, students, and visitors in a professional manner.
Interacts with local law enforcement agencies as required.
Attends and satisfactorily completes all required training.
Record and notify all risks, deviations from school safety standards, and incidents.
Watch for suspicious persons entering, exiting, or loitering around the school District properties.
Ensure compliance with all safety standards and preventative measures.
Assist with emergency drills at schools or school sites.
Develop and advise key personnel of emergency procedures.
Coordinate with external police authorities in the investigation and handling of crimes, accidents, etc., involving the building, school, or school site.
Perform all tasks consistently according to the District’s standards and adhere to all legal and statutory requirements.
Encourage and educate site staff to adhere to safety rules to protect themselves, staff, and students.
Complete incident reports.
Performs other duties as assigned.