School Safety Officer - (Immediate)

KIPP Capital Region Public Schools•Albany, NY

34d•$68,400 - $75,600•Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond. Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500+ students in grades K-12 across seven schools. We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts. Talent. Perspective. Drive. Inspiration. So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, and then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive. We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together. Position Overview The School Safety Officer will provide support to the instructional process with specific responsibilities for the safety and welfare of students while on school grounds, monitoring personnel and/or visitors, communicating information in response to inquiries, and enforcing the school and district rules and regulations pertaining to student academic behavior within the school environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University in Criminal Justice or related field preferred or graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma required.
Current, valid driver’s license and license must remain valid throughout employment to meet the transportation requirements of the job.
Qualified to carry under the federal law as persons who are designated peace officers by section 2.10 of the criminal procedure law; security guards as defined by and registered under article seven-A of the general business law, who have been granted a special armed registration card, while at the location of their employment and during their work hours as such a security guard OR persons operating a program in a sensitive location out of their residence, as defined by federal law, which is licensed, certified, authorized, or funded by the state or a municipality, so long as such possession is in compliance with any rules or regulations applicable to the operation of such program and use or storage of firearms.
Five years of experience in law enforcement, criminal justice, or security required.
Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours.
Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.
Prolonged periods were spent sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.
Good health and physical fitness are fundamental in the exercise of the functions of a School Safety Officer. The holder is required to be in a state of health and fitness to not impair his/her ability to carry out the functions of the position, as work involves conducting patrol duties on a large compound, ascending/descending stairs, and pursuing suspects.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee needs to read, write, and speak English fluently.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use fingers to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance; stoop/bend and reach, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear.
Dexterity requires writing and operating standard office machines such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, phones, and calculators.
Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Security experience working directly with students, preferably in the charter, private, or public school environment.
Prior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Implements safety and security protocols to ensure a safe school environment.
Evaluates the effectiveness of school safety and security programs.
Develops plans, procedures, and objectives to facilitate and improve safety and security programs.
Ensures safety and security protocols for public events, sports events, and other extracurricular school district activities.
Investigates and submits reports on all incidents at the facility and maintains a register/log of these incidents.
Conducts a general risk assessment and identifies dangerous situations in and around the school or involving students in school related activities and makes recommendations on strategies to prevent and/or minimize potential threats.
Responds to all emergency situations on the school compound and renders emergency aid, where necessary.
Assists with developing and managing safety documentation and develops guidelines for establishing a school security response team within the school and services as a member.
Recommends and implements procedures and best practices to prevent and deter violence at schools or other properties.
Researches and recommends additions and improvements to the safety management program, particularly in emergency preparedness, accident prevention, general safety, and risk management.
Patrols school compound, deters student loitering, and adopts necessary action to ensure policies are adhered to and prevent theft and property damage.
Monitors and evaluates students' behavior in cafeterias, restrooms, corridors, halls, parking lots, etc., and other open locations.
Works closely with the School Leadership regarding planning and coordinating school activities.
Assists in supervising and directing after-school activities, including ensuring student safe transportation.
Addresses student in-discipline and other challenging situations to the health, safety, and security of users by adopting a pre-emptive approach.
Conducts exercises in handling emergency evacuations such as fire drills etc.
Promotes health, safety, and security issues at school and home through training programs, lectures, and advice/discussions with staff and students.
Advises and makes recommendations to the RSLT and School Leadership on matters related to health, safety, security, student welfare, discipline, and legal issues, such as infractions of the law within a school environment.
Coordinates with local law enforcement and other appropriate health and safety professionals in matters of public safety involving students and staff.
Evaluates effectiveness of security and surveillance equipment on school district properties.
Perform other duties as outlined by the Chief Operating Officer
Complies with all charter, federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including the NYS Department of Education, Department of Health, and NYS Office of Children and Family Services
Adheres to organization policies and procedures; promotes and supports mission, vision, and values, including developing and participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives.