School Safety Officer
New London Public Schools - New London, CT
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TITLE: School Safety Officer REPORTS TO: Principal or his/her designee TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-month position, 35-hour work week. Salary determined by the Board of Education. PRIMARY FUNCTION: To foster positive relationships between youth and school administrators/personnel. The position acts as a visible, active, enforcement officer in the school dealing with security matters inside and outside the school building. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintains safety and security of school buildings, grounds and facilities ```{=html} ``` - Patrols campus perimeter, lunch areas, hallways, classrooms, locker rooms, rest rooms, gates, parking lots and bus stops; maintain order and security of facility; escort student to office for action as needed, report unusual activities or unauthorized persons ```{=html} ``` - Assist visitors to facilities, approaches visitors and suspicious or unauthorized individuals and determine reasons for being on school grounds; detain or report individuals suspected or guilty of illegal or prohibited activity according to established procedures ```{=html} ``` - Enforce school rules, regulations and policies for the safety and security of students, staff, cars and property. Enforce appropriate restrictions and regulations ```{=html} ``` - Observe students during periods between classes; prevent unauthorized departure from school premises ```{=html} ``` - Maintains records of contacts and activities ```{=html} ``` - Reports incidents and observations to appropriate school or law enforcement authorities. Works cooperatively with law enforcement agencies on violation of school policies, local, state and federal laws ```{=html} ``` - Observe and report student behavior to assure compliance with school rules; determine need for referrals according to guidelines ```{=html} ``` - Operate a communication device, i.e. radio, as designed ```{=html} ``` - Reports to administrator any building conditions or practices that interfere with security maintenance in the building or on the grounds ```{=html} ``` - Acts as liaison between students including utilizing de-escalation strategies when appropriate ```{=html} ``` - Attend staff and other meetings or in-service as assigned ```{=html} ``` - Able to meet the physical demands to successfully perform the essential functions of this job ```{=html} ``` - Performs such other related tasks as the principal may from time to time assign REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with diverse student populations ```{=html} ``` - Current drivers license, CPR and First Aid Certified ```{=html} ``` - Ability to interact in an appropriate and professional manner with students, the general public, and staff PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Civil Service or Law Enforcement experience ```{=html} ``` - Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Social Services or related field ```{=html} ``` - Bilingual or multilingual highly desirable RATE: $23.00/hour PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Annually by the Principal or his/her designee New London Public School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Candidates from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Created: 2024-09-23