Security Officer - Various Locations, Provisional - RB #25-313

Buffalo Public Schools•Buffalo, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

An incumbent to a position in this class will be responsible for the security of school property, safety of students, school personnel and assist in the maintenance of order. Patrols school buildings, areas around the school and at school functions in order to bring any problems under control. This position differs from that of Guard in that the Security Officer will have the power of arrest. The incumbent will be semi-uniformed and wear a pocket emblem for identification instead of a shield. Security Officers will not be trained in the use of firearms or carry weapons. They will be called upon to use good judgment and have a high degree of tact in their contacts with students. Immediate supervision is received from the Director of Security.

Requirements

Graduation from High School, GED or Equivalency Diploma and six months of full time experience as a security guard; OR Graduation from High School, GED or Equivalency Diploma including or supplemented by 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Police Science or Law Enforcement; (transcript must be presented at time of filing application)
Applicants must possess a valid NYS Driver’s License which must be presented at time of appointment and maintained during employment.
Applicants must possess a valid NYS Security Guard Registration Card which must be presented at time of appointment and maintained during employment.
Upon appointment, applicants will be required to participate in a 16 hour on-the-job training course (or comparable) as prescribed by the NYS Security Guard Act and the Buffalo School District.
Employees will be required to participate in an 8 hour Annual In-Service Training Course and must maintain a valid Security Guard Registration Card throughout employment with the Buffalo School District.
Working knowledge of investigator techniques
Ability to use good judgment and attitudes in dealing with the public and in situations involving student safety and building security
Ability to prepare, understand and interpret written material
Ability to reason clearly and make sound judgments
Ability to present ideas clearly and effectively
Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory relationships with others
Tact, courtesy, strength and agility
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Responsibilities

Maintains order in and around school buildings including lavatories and cafeterias
Reports irregularities to the School Principal and/or Director of Security
Disperses groups of individuals congregating on or at school property
Assists the principal with the orderly movement of pupils within the building
Removes unauthorized visitors from school premises
Assists in the apprehension of violators of laws or school department regulations on school property
may seize and secure illegal or unauthorized contraband brought into the building
Assists in the detection of problems or potential problem areas through effective communication channels with pupils, community residents and businesses
Keeps the principal constantly advised of means of establishing effective security measures in the building
Develops methods to prevent intrusion within a school building by outside gangs
Attempts to resolve less serious acts of misconduct without resorting to arrest
Investigates incidents within the school and submits reports to School Principal, Director of Security and Police when required
May be required to testify in disciplinary hearings
May be required to drive department automobile, chauffeuring the Superintendent, School Board members or other officials to meetings/school, etc.
Performs related work as required.