School Safety Coordinator

Berkeley County Schools • Martinsburg, WV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A vacancy exists for one school-based Safety Officer. This role is accountable to the Director of School Safety and is a 200-day term position. The Safety Officer will be responsible for developing and implementing safety procedures, conducting drills, de-escalating conflicts, patrolling school grounds, monitoring security, and protecting students and property. The position also involves mentoring students, liaising with law enforcement, and investigating criminal activity on school property. The Safety Officer will act as a resource person for students and parents regarding criminal law and will provide security at school events. This role is not to act as a school disciplinarian, but may be involved in determining if local law enforcement needs to be contacted for violations of the law.

Requirements

• A certified or qualified retired law-enforcement officer
• Meets all the requirements to carry a firearm as a qualified retired law-enforcement officer under the Law-Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004, as amended, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 926C(c)
• Carries that firearm in a concealed manner
• Has on their person official identification in accordance with the act
• A clear drug and criminal background check
• A patient attitude and even temper
• The ability to mentor and interact with students in the PK-12 setting
• A moral and ethical role model for students

Nice To Haves

• A certification from an advanced training in school resource officer setting
• A certification in first aid, AED, CPR, and Narcan administration

Responsibilities

• Developing safety procedures for potential threats in the school
• Conducting drills with students and staff
• De-escalating aggression between students and between students and teachers
• Patrolling the school grounds, ensuring overall safety
• Viewing videos and security monitors, and watching for strangers or suspicious activity
• Supervising weapons detectors and special events
• Directing foot and auto traffic if necessary
• Protecting the school and students against theft and property damage
• Assisting in medical emergencies
• Maintaining positive relationships and contact with students to enhance positive behaviors
• Working with counselors and support staff to assist students when referrals to service agencies are necessary, or to assist in conflict resolutions
• Acting as a communication liaison with law enforcement agencies and providing basic information concerning students on the campus served by the officer
• Referring students and/or families to the appropriate agencies for assistance as needed
• Mentoring students in special situations when requested by the principal, student, or parent
• Investigating criminal activity on or around school property
• Acting as a resource person to answer questions students or parents may have concerning criminal law
• Assisting local law enforcement agencies with outside investigations relating to students
• Providing security at school events and/or functions
• Complete other reasonable related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Supplemental pay is $35/hour for approved work hours outside the school day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed