School Safety Officer - High School

New London Public Schools•New London, CT

47d•Onsite

About The Position

To foster positive relationships 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

Experience with diverse student populations
CPR & First Aid Certified
Ability to interact in an appropriate and professional manner with students, the general public, and staff

Nice To Haves

Civil Service or Law Enforcement experience
Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Social Services or related field
Bilingual or multilingual highly desirable

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 student to 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 violation 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, i.e. radio, 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 including utilizing de-escalation strategies when appropriate
Attend staff and other meetings or in-service as assigned
Able to meet the physical demands to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
Performs such other related tasks as the principal may from time to time assign