School Security Officer - Richmond, United States - Chesterfield County Public Schools

Chesterfield County Public Schools

Verified Company

Richmond, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

General Description:

Ensures the safety, security and welfare of students, faculty, staff and visitors in an assigned location. Work involves being highly visible in the halls, cafeteria, rest rooms, stairwells, grounds, parking lots and other locations for the purpose of ensuring safety, order, discipline, preventing crime and detaining persons violating the law on school premises. Requires excellent rapport with students to encourage proper behavior and cooperation with school administrators and law enforcement agencies in accordance with established policies, procedures and regulations. Selects and applies appropriate effective methods of crime prevention, intervention and enforcement in different situations. Responds to violent or other disruptive events.

Essential Job Functions:

Essential Job Functions:

Assists school administrators in the prevention of personal injury, property loss and disruption of the educational process through routine patrol, crime prevention techniques, surveillance, emergency response, recovery of property, etc. Patrols assigned areas, buildings, grounds, parking lots to prevent student disruptions, fire, theft, vandalism and unauthorized and illegal entry and other activities that detract from a safe, secure and orderly school environment. Maintains a high level of visibility as students arrive and depart from school and as they change classes throughout the school day. Enforces School Board policies and procedures regarding the conduct of persons on school property. Assists principal and staff in stopping altercations, arguments or other forms of disruptive or illegal behavior. Assists school administrators in conducting investigations of student violations i.e., collecting witness or participant statements, reviewing surveillance footage, etc. As directed, assists in student searches for illegal substances or weapons. Ensures that parked vehicles are properly registered. Ensures that individuals on school grounds are those with legitimate business with the school and escorts unauthorized persons off school property or waits with them for police assistance as needed Inspects the physical security of the building to include checking doors, windows, gates, fences, locks, lights and heating and fire equipment; reports any unusual conditions or maintenance problems to appropriate staff. Works with school officials and staff to maintain and correct problems, promote safety, promote pride and ownership of school facilities among students. Patrols night functions, such as meetings, student activities and athletic events as requested. Renders first aid and CPR as appropriate Collaborates with and assists public safety (police, fire, EMT) personnel who respond to calls at school or on school grounds. Offers testimony in court or before School Board as needed Serves as a member of the School Safety Team and assists with emergency planning, training, and drills. Performs other duties as assigned

Budgetary Responsibility:

Report Preparation:

Prepares required written reports of incidents and disciplinary referrals and maintains proper records.

Equipment Operation:

Operates personal computer, basic office equipment, metal detectors, Automated External Defibrillator, camera surveillance systems, radio communications and other security equipment.

Contacts:

Works closely with school administration, Safety & Security Department staff, School Resource Officers, students, faculty and staff, Chesterfield Police Department and other public safety personnel.

Work Direction/Supervision:

Provides work direction to homebound instructional staff. Assists with the selection/supervision of homebound instructional staff.

Decision Making:

Functions independently under CCPS policies and procedures.

Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities:

Physical Demands:

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to use a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear, understand speech and speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly at levels indoors, on the telephone and outdoors. Physical agility to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead. Must be able to lift, push or pull individuals or objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

Work Environment:

The employee regularly works in a public school setting. Work involves potential for danger and physical injuries from trespassers, students or others with weapons, or persons committing acts which are violations of law, requiring sufficient training in restraint techniques to avoid personal harm and bodily injury. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes and dust and may frequently work in outside weather conditions and aroun