School Sentry I : School #42 Abelard Reynolds - 10mths/40hrs

Rochester City School District•Rochester, NY

9d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

This is a security position responsible for maintaining order and providing protection to students, faculty, and support service personnel within the school and on school property. The School Sentry program is part of a broader student security program within the City School District. Employees are assigned to various elementary and secondary schools during regular school hours and for scheduled extracurricular activities. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the school principal or other administrator. General supervision may be exercised over School Sentries II or other staff. This role also involves related work as required.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma.
One (1) year paid full-time or its part-time/volunteer equivalent experience as a security guard or in work involving the supervision, counseling, or instruction of youth.
Satisfactory completion of a minimum of thirty (30) college-level semester credit hours.
Any equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to indicate ability to do the work.
Current registration as a Security Guard with the New York State Department of State (must have registration at the time of civil service examination).
Valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.
Clearance for employment from the State Education Department (required for positions involving direct contact with students).

Nice To Haves

Good knowledge of the physical layout of assigned school and surrounding neighborhood.
Good knowledge of the District's regulations and policies pertaining to school order.
Working knowledge of child and adolescent behavior.
Working knowledge of the procedures of a citizen's arrest.
Working knowledge of conflict resolution.
Ability to detect potential safety hazards and disturbances.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to prepare simple reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with students and school personnel.
Ability to detain and/or apprehend violators of school rules and regulations, as per disorderly conduct, disorderly mischief, or criminal trespass.
Ability to exercise sound independent judgment.
Willingness to work with children and adolescents.
Initiative.
Tact.
Discretion.
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Possession of a Class D Motor Vehicle Operators License at time of appointment may be required depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

Provides protection to students, faculty, and support service personnel.
Patrols on foot and in vehicles the parking lot and grounds to monitor compliance with policies.
Advises students of school rules, including smoking regulations and related health implications.
Maintains order in hallways and cafeteria.
Reports to the Supervisor or principal any emergency situation which may require police assistance.
Refers violations of policies to the principal and accompanies students to the principal's office.
Attends orientation and in-service training sessions relative to rules, regulations, policies, first aid, conflict resolution, and human relations.
Prepares simple activity reports concerning such incidents as vandalism, theft, disruptive students, or other breaches of school order.
Confers with students, parents, and adults in the community concerning developments within and outside the school which may affect the safety and security of students.
Attends monthly staff meetings for the solution of security problems and the development of good work habits.
Intervenes directly to control disturbances among students, making citizens arrests as necessary (when assigned to the City School District).