Summer School - Security Specialist

Danville City School District•Danville, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Principal and Lead Security Specialist and in collaboration with the Director I - School Safety and Security, the Security Specialist patrols district sites and adjacent areas to provide safety and protection for students, staff, equipment and property. They assure compliance with applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations, and respond to fire and intrusion alarms and calls for service at district sites. The role involves providing assistance to staff, students, parents, citizens, and public agencies, and modeling and promoting a positive, productive, and safe campus climate.

Requirements

Ability to perform basic math.
Understand written procedures.
Write routine documents.
Speak clearly.
Analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
Adhere to safety practices.
Operate standard office equipment including software.
Prepare and maintain accurate records.
Schedule activities.
Gather and/or collate data.
Use basic, job-related equipment.
Work with others in a wide variety of circumstances.
Work with data utilizing specific, defined processes.
Operate equipment using standardized methods.
Work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups.
Work with a variety of data.
Utilize a variety of job-related equipment.
Problem solving to analyze issues and create action plans.
Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines.
Problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate.
Adapt to changing work priorities.
Communicate with diverse groups.
Maintain confidentiality.
Work as part of a team.
Set priorities.
Work with frequent and sustained interruptions.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher, including coursework in criminal justice, psychology, law, or a related field is preferred.
Related experience may be considered in lieu of having an Associate’s degree.

Responsibilities

Patrol district sites and adjacent areas to provide safety and protection for students, staff, equipment and property; assure compliance with applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations.
Escort students, school personnel, and/or visitors to provide direction, ensure safety and provide site security.
Provide traffic and parking control to maintain efficient traffic flow and use of parking lots.
Refer incidents, including personal injuries, altercations, suspicious activities, rule violations, etc. to appropriate site personnel and/or city police to ensuring follow-up in accordance with administrative, site security, and student safety guidelines.
Respond to inquiries from students and parents regarding campus security issues to provide information, direction, and/or referrals for addressing inquiries.
Respond to and resolve calls for service; update dispatch on status of calls; investigate incidents and report criminal activity; report safety hazards observed at sites.
Respond to fire and intrusion alarm calls and determine if unauthorized entry or faulty operation of an alarm has occurred; turn alarm systems on and off and test for proper operation; summon and communicate with police and fire departments.
Initiate contact with individuals on District grounds or surrounding property to assure visitor authorization; detain persons suspected of criminal behavior; call local law enforcement when arrest is required.
Patrol areas adjacent to schools identified as locations of loitering by students and adults; request identification as appropriate; transport truant students to school; transport students home or to other locations as directed by the Director I - School Safety and Security.
Collaborate with community agencies (e.g. law enforcement, courts, mental health, etc.) to address individual cases and/or take action regarding criminal activities, vandalism, etc. for the safety and security of the school site.
Monitor student behavior during and between assigned periods and at student events (e.g. lunch room, classrooms, detention, dances, home games, etc.) to ensure student compliance with established guidelines.
Identify and intervene in conflicts between individual and groups of students or others and de-escalate situations; assist students to problem-solve issues and resolve conflicts in a positive and constructive manner; maintain a high level of visibility on campus.
Serve as a mentor and role model to provide guidance to students regarding appropriate behaviors and the importance of following school rules; build rapport with students and assist in promoting a positive, productive and safe school climate.
Facilitate and participate in discussions with individual students, parents, and school staff for the purpose of channeling student activities into acceptable behavior, good attendance, and academic achievement.
Conduct searches of student lockers and property; confiscate inappropriate items.
Communicate with students, administrators, staff and the public to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns; advise school administration and School Safety personnel of causes and effects of student tension on campus and within the community.
Respond to a wide variety of emergency situations at or near school sites; administer first aid or necessary physical assistance to ill or distressed individuals.
Record activities and incidents that occur on assigned shifts and prepare incident reports.
Observe legal and defensive safe driving practices for outside patrols; operate a variety of safety equipment including a fire extinguisher, handcuffs, and two-way radio.
Monitor and assist in controlling crowds at special and athletic events; observe and report misuse of facilities, vandalism or other unauthorized activities; direct traffic.
Attend a variety of conferences, trainings and meetings to maintain current knowledge of applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
May attend and participate in legal proceedings of suspects.
Perform other duties as assigned.