Broward County Public Schools Fort Lauderdale , FL 33301
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POSITION GOAL
To enhance the safety, security and level of preparedness in the work and learning environments of students, employees and visitors. To protect students, employees and visitors from harm in emergency situations, and to prevent or reduce loss and damage of school property by theft and vandalism. To manage the day-to-day activities of school-based security staff at a specific location including performance evaluations, time and attendance and ensuring consistency of implementation of security policies, procedures and District expectations.
ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
An earned high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program.
A minimum of six (6) years, within the last eight (8) years, of experience in a field related to the title of the position, including but not limited to, security, law enforcement, the department of juvenile justice.
A minimum of two (2) years management experience or experience serving in a lead capacity.
Must be, at least, twenty-one years of age.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write reports, interview victims and witnesses, and communicate in an emergency as required for the position.
Possession of valid Florida Drivers License.
Computer skills as required for the position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
An earned associate's degree from an accredited institution.
Prior experience working with students or adolescents.
Prior military experience.
Bilingual skills
SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose
The majority of contact is with students, visitors, parents and guardians of students, public safety personnel and school employees within different departments. This position requires the ability to remain vigilant for extended periods of time and in a dynamic environment. The job incumbent will be required to utilize a variety of verbal and physical skills and techniques to protect self and others from individuals who are non-compliant, aggressive and who may pose a risk to themselves or others. This position requires the ability to use the minimum force necessary to protect self and others and a high degree of judgement in the use of verbal de-escalation and when necessary, the use of passive restraint techniques and other types of physical force.
Campus Security Managers are prohibited from carrying a firearm on their person or in a personal or District vehicle while on duty or while on school system property. Campus Security Managers are also prohibited from carrying less-lethal force devices unless they are specifically trained and have been authorized to do so in writing by the District. Examples of less-lethal force devices include but are not limited to Tasers, impact devices, stun guns or pepper, mace, CN or CS irritant sprays.
This position requires personnel who can use tact and courtesy to enhance a pleasant, effective and reasonably safe learning environment. This position also requires the ability to follow guidelines relating to the appropriate boundaries pertaining to the interactions with students. The position requires the ability to give or receive information directly related to school safety, security and emergency preparedness.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.
This job requires the incumbent to communicate via two-way radio, provide verbal instructions and warnings to others in an emergency, prepare written reports, and complete forms in writing. Additionally, the job incumbent will be required to operate a motor vehicle or golf cart, patrol a school campus on foot or bike, climb stairs, or other means of transportation and scale a sixfoot chain link fence. The job incumbent will also be required to utilize appropriate techniques to restrain and, if necessary, subdue physically aggressive individuals, using minimum force as required.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.
LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION
To review the complete job description for this position access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and do a search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: YY-008
Advertisement Window: 06/26/2024 - 07/11/2024
Work Calendar: 12 Month / 244 Days
Classification: Exempt
Compensation:
Broward Teachers Union - Technical Support Professional (BTU-TSP)
PAY GRADE 20 - $51,579 - $73-856
Please Note:
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