School Security Officer

Academy School District 20 • Colorado Springs, CO

89d • $24 - $25

About The Position

School Security Officer maintains safety and security of property, facilities, and personnel; assigned to a school campus or to districtwide patrol duties; assigned to a school-year schedule or a year-round schedule; conducts vehicle and foot patrols of district campuses and other property to ensure safety and security of students, visitors, staff, buildings, and property; responds to alarms and other calls for security assistance; monitors district security systems and request appropriate response from other security officers, other district personnel, and/or public safety and police personnel as needed. Incumbent must meet pre-employment drug and alcohol testing requirements; subject to random drug and alcohol testing, including reasonable suspicion. Incumbent must complete a pre-employment psychological assessment. 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 following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time. Reports consistently for work as scheduled Performs other duties as assigned Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• For more information on our benefits, please visit Employee Benefits | Academy District 20 (asd20.org).
• Explanations of benefits and benefits eligibility can be found in the most recent benefits guide on the Employee Benefits page of the ASD20 website.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees