School Sentry I - East High School - 10 Months/40hrs

RCSD•Rochester, NY

1d•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. In the City School District, the School Sentry program is part of a broader student security program. Employees of this class are assigned to various elementary and secondary schools, during regular school hours and those scheduled for extracurricular activities. The work is performed under direct supervision of the school principal or other administrator. General supervision may be exercised over School Sentries II or other staff. Does related work as required.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma; plus EITHER:
(A) 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; OR,
(B) Satisfactory completion of a minimum of thirty (30) college-level semester credit hours; OR,
(C) Any equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits in (A) and (B) above sufficient to indicate ability to do the work.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Current registration as a Security Guard with the New York State Department of State. Must have registration at the time of civil service examination.
Depending on the position duties, candidates for employment with the Monroe County Government will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test.
If you are appointed, you will be required to have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.
Depending on assignment, possession of a Class D Motor Vehicle Operators License at time of appointment may be required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND BOCES: Per Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district or BOCES as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required

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 principal and accompanies students to the principals 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 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.
WHEN ASSIGNED TO THE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT: Intervenes directly to control disturbances among students, making citizens arrests as necessary.