School Security Officer

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

11d•$24 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The School Security Officer maintains the safety and security of property, facilities, and personnel. This role is assigned to a school campus or districtwide patrol duties, with either a school-year or year-round schedule. Responsibilities include conducting vehicle and foot patrols of district campuses and other property to ensure the safety and security of students, visitors, staff, buildings, and property. The officer responds to alarms and other calls for security assistance, and monitors district security systems, requesting appropriate responses from other security officers, district personnel, and/or public safety and police personnel as needed. The incumbent must meet pre-employment drug and alcohol testing requirements and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing, including reasonable suspicion. A pre-employment psychological assessment must also be completed. Security officers with proof of completion of the Peace Officer’s Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Certification will receive an additional $1.50 per hour. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time.

Requirements

Ability to effectively manage conflict
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, administrators, departments, other agencies, and the general public
Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
Ability to intervene in physical conflict and physically restrain persons to protect property or other persons
Ability to maintain a positive attitude
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to perform responsibilities without the necessity of close supervision
Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions
Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, school staff and coworkers
Ability to work independently
Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
Demonstrates proficiency with firearms
Demonstrates successful interpersonal interactions
Knowledge of computers and alarm monitoring equipment
Knowledge of working with students
Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills
Must meet pre-employment drug and alcohol testing requirements
Subject to random drug and alcohol testing, including reasonable suspicion
Must complete a pre-employment psychological assessment
Satisfactorily completes initial certification and annual re-certification training in law enforcement and security skills, including but not limited to legal updates, crisis intervention skills, physical control and arrest techniques, and firearms qualification

Nice To Haves

Proof of completion of the Peace Officer’s Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Certification

Responsibilities

Reports consistently for work as scheduled
Performs other duties as assigned
Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
Assesses danger and calls for backup or assistance if necessary
Assists administrators with student disciplinary matters as requested
Assists building administration, school safety and security personnel, and law enforcement with the investigation of criminal incidents or discipline code violations
Assists in the coordination of action to be taken concerning threats of violence against students or district personnel, and assists in implementation of safety plan recommendations
Assists responding police officers who are conducting investigations by contacting necessary district personnel, unlocking doors, turning off/on alarm systems, etc.
Checks the security of premises and provides assistance to responding police officers and/or district personnel
Completes necessary reports to document criminal events or discipline code violations
Ensures student and staff safety
Ensures students, staff, and visitors adhere to policies and regulations while on campus or at district sponsored events
Follows all district policies and procedures
Intervenes to halt or prevent fights, disturbances, or other incidents, and diffuses threatening or confrontational situations
Investigates and documents criminal events on district owned property
Issues verbal warnings, reports misconduct, and requests assistance from appropriate personnel as required
Maintains familiarity with and enforces Student Conduct and Discipline Code and other school rules and regulations
Makes notifications via telephone, radio, or written report of incidents requiring documentation
Monitors alarm systems, camera systems, and other security devices
Provides armed escort for funds transfers
Provides armed patrol of district owned property to enforce laws and district regulations, detects and/or interdicts vandalism, theft, burglary, and other criminal activity
Provides security and assistance for public meetings of the Board of Education, other district committees and activities at the Education and Administration Center, and at other locations
Provides student supervision for athletics, activities, and other school/district-related functions
Renders appropriate first aid to injured persons and follows established protocol for reporting injuries
Responds to burglar, fire, or panic alarm activations
Satisfactorily completes initial certification and annual re-certification training in law enforcement and security skills, including but not limited to legal updates, crisis intervention skills, physical control and arrest techniques, and firearms qualification
Watches for disturbances, fights, unauthorized visitors, or criminal activity