Officer School Security

Job Description - Officer School Security (24004832)Job Title: OFFICER – School SecurityJob Code: 85970FLSA: Non-ExemptSalary Plan: SupportPay Grade: SCH 09Funding Source: LocalDuration (months): 12 monthsWork Location: Department funded and working in schools & other locationsWork Schedule Code: WSC 001Job Summary: Assists in providing a safe and secure school environment, foster an optimal learning environment and act as a deterrent to unsafe or poor behavior by performing a variety of duties at schools or other locations, involving the protection of students, staff, patrons, and property of the district and fosters positive relations with the community.Department Name: Safety and Security DepartmentReports to: Manager School Security or Designated SupervisorPrimary Job Duties/Responsibilities:Under the direction, helps implement School Safety and Security Programs, including emergency response operations and searches.Actively respond to incidents, fights, or other issues in the school or throughout the district that threaten the safety of students, staff, and/or guests up to and including physical intervention if warranted by the safety risk.Patrols school properties to prevent, discover, and report burglaries, trespass, vandalism, thefts, arson, and other unlawful activities on all MNPS property, and to identify, report, and correct security and safety violations.Position Specific Responsibilities:Takes appropriate actions and carries out assignments intended to protect students, staff, visitors, and school properties.Responds to calls and complaints received from burglar and fire alarm dispatchers, school personnel, and citizens regarding unsafe conditions or illegal activity on school properties.Develops facts and makes them available in report form to supervisory personnel and appropriate agencies.Deals effectively and maintains good relations with school personnel, students, parents, and law enforcement representatives.Knowledgeable and skilled in conducting searches of individuals, vehicles, and their possessions, including the use of handheld and walk-through metal detectors.Other Responsibilities: Performs other duties or tasks as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the responsibilities in this job classification.Education and Experience Requirements:Education (training/degree): High school diploma or GED required. Associate's degree preferred.Licenses, Certifications or Registrations Required: Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license. Tennessee Private Protective Services (TPPS) Armed Security License must be obtained and maintained throughout employment.Experience: One year or more of progressively responsible experience in a security-related field.Skills Required: Knowledge of the MNPS Student Code of Conduct, basic methods of providing site security and safety, solid attendance and punctuality, experience with MNPS technology systems utilized for school safety processes, ability to work with adolescents in maintaining a positive and safe school culture, ability to read and adhere to written and oral instructions, proficient with teamwork and collaborating with colleagues and administration, ability to keep up with fast-paced environments and multitask, sound judgment and ethical practice, commitment to social justice and restorative justice practices, strong oral communication skills, human relations, and interpersonal skills, ability to write incident reports.General Skills, Responsibilities, Requirements, and Impacts:Data Responsibility: Level 2People Responsibility: Level 6Assets Responsibility: Level 9Mathematical Requirements: Level 2Communications Requirements: Level 3Complexity of Work: Level 4Impact of Decisions: Level 8Equipment Usage: Level 4Safety of Others: Level 4ADA Requirements/Compliance: Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires MNPS to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.Physical Demands: Level 6Additional Requirements: Must be able to walk or stand for long periods of time (up to 8 hours) and quickly ascend/descend stairsUnavoidable Hazards: Level 3Sensory Requirements: Level 1Qualifications: See job description.Primary Location#J-18808-Ljbffr