School Safety Officer- Substitute Only

Berkeley Unified School District•Berkeley, CA

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of an assigned administrator, patrol school properties on foot to provide security, safety and protection to students, personnel, equipment and property; enforce laws and regulations; respond to emergency situations; model and reinforce a positive school environment.

Requirements

Graduation from high school and two years security, law enforcement or related experience.
Completion of coursework and receipt of SB 1626 and/or other mandated certification prior to commencing employment.
Must wear the designated District School Safety Officer uniform as provided by the District.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of methods, procedures and practices of effective student safety and security.
Knowledge of procedures and laws of mandated reporting.
Knowledge of school security policies, procedures and regulations.
Knowledge of crowd and traffic control techniques.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
Knowledge of standard broadcasting procedures of a hand-held two-way radio system.
Knowledge of investigation and report writing techniques.
Knowledge of record-keeping techniques.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and professionalism.
Oral and written communication skills.
First aid and CPR/AED techniques.
De-escalation and mitigation techniques.
Ability to preserve and protect students, personnel and organizational property.
Ability to enforce applicable laws, rules and regulations.
Ability to analyze situations quickly and adopt a safe and effective course of action.
Ability to report and respond to fire and safety hazards.
Ability to apprehend and restrain individuals that pose immediate threat.
Ability to interview witnesses, complainants and suspects.
Ability to organize and write clear and concise reports of incidents.
Ability to administer first aid, CPR and AED.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations including but not limited to, students, staff, administrators and the public.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to operate a computer, two-way radio, video monitoring equipment and other job-related equipment.

Responsibilities

Patrol school properties and adjacent areas; protect students, personnel, equipment and property by performing inspections on foot for unsafe conditions, illegal acts and unauthorized persons on and around designated properties.
Enforce District and school site policies, procedures, rules and regulations regarding campus safety, security and appropriate student behavior, correcting improper, unsafe, unruly activities and reporting infractions to school administration.
Respond to emergency situations and administer first aid as needed; assist injured or ill persons; respond to calls involving alarms, thefts, disturbances, vandalism and malicious mischief in, or around school grounds; investigate situations and disturbances; collect and preserve evidence, take statements and support administrators in investigating incidents.
Serve as a resource for individual students to discuss issues, provide information and make referrals to appropriate personnel; utilize strategies to mitigate and de-escalate conflicts between student/student, student/staff, and other individuals on campuses.
Assist police officers in responding to and investigating incidents involving assault, battery, illegal substance possession and use and other illegal acts occurring on school grounds.
Prevent entry and report presence of unauthorized persons on school grounds; notify law enforcement and detain suspects; assist or direct unauthorized persons to the correct location when on legitimate school business or escort unauthorized persons off campus and notify District administrators.
Control foot traffic and provide security at school functions; may control parking and safe movement of vehicles in parking areas as needed; enforce District parking regulations.
Prepare and maintain reports related to security of school premises and student referrals and incidents; provide documentation related to illegal activity to District administrators and police.
Assure the safety of District students, staff and property; patrol assigned school site areas on foot before, during and after school hours; monitor and inspect security of doors, windows and gates.
Investigate and report unusual, suspicious or criminal activities; investigate complaints and security notifications related to trespassing, loitering, vandalizing and other criminal activities; assure visitors on District properties have appropriate permits.
Communicate with District personnel, law enforcement and fire and safety personnel to receive and exchange information related to security, vandalism, crimes and investigations of safety issues; testify in court and expulsion hearings as needed.
Assist in the implementation and facilitation of the school safety and disaster preparedness plans; review and assist with lockdown, shelter-in-place and evacuation procedures, first aid and communication procedures and duties as assigned.
Provide information and respond to inquiries from students, staff and visitors.
Respond to and report fire and safety hazards; respond to fire and burglar alarms and extinguish small fires; summon and communicate with police and fire department personnel as needed.
Administer emergency first aid and CPR/AED as necessary; arrange for emergency medical services as needed.
Operate a computer, a hand-held radio, video monitoring equipment, and other job-related equipment.
May assist with the supervision of students in detention or Saturday School and maintain appropriate records related to the assignment.
Maintain orderly control of large crowds to ensure safety of students and staff; enforce safety regulations at District events or as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.