Full Time Security Officer - ILEARN SCHOOLS : Job Details

Position Type: SecurityDate Posted: 3/30/2023Location: iLearn SchoolsPosition Function - Under direct supervision of the Director of Security and the School Director to patrol school buildingsto ensure a safe and secure building environment, as well as the personal safety of students, staff, and visitors. Essential Functions - Provides for the safety and security of students, staff, visitors and School District property in accordance with School District policies to provide an educational climate which is conducive to learning. - Conducts ongoing security patrols of the building. - Enforces Board policies regarding smoking, parking, loitering, trespassing, theft, vandalism, property damage, alcohol, drug abuse, and other school rules and regulations. - Reports concerns and incidents which may require corrective action to Building Security Supervisor and Principal. - Encourages appropriate student conduct with regard to school rules and regulations and regulations. - Assists visitors to the school in receiving proper direction, assists in maintaining log of all visitors, and prevents unauthorized persons from entering the building. - Monitors exits and prevents unauthorized exits of the building by students. - Checks student passes when classes are in session; escorts students to and from Principals' offices as directed. - Assists school administrators with investigations as assigned. - Physically separates students involved in altercations and maintains crowd control as needed in accordance with established guidelines regarding the use of force. - Monitors grounds in morning to prevent loitering and improper parking of vehicles. Additional Duties: - Performs relates duties as required. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Equipment - Uses radio communications equipment. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities - Knowledge of best practices in building security and safety. - Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and codes related to building safety and security, including OSHA, and Electronic Surveillance laws. - Knowledge of security and alarm systems, electronic surveillance, and related safety and security devices. - Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal, security guards and others. - Ability to describe orally or in writing security problems as needed. - Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required. - Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work. - Ability to maintain a professional, calm and authoritative manner when challenged by students. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards - Works in standard school building environment. - Occasional work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow. - Physical ability to separate students or others involved in altercations. Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position. Qualifications Profile: Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: - High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position - Successful experience in security or law enforcement - SORA Training- Experience working with adolescents preferred.