Safety / Security Position

Job Description:

School Safety Officer

Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Description: South Windsor Public Schools is seeking a school safety officer for the 2024 - 2025 school year at Pleasant Valley Elementary School.

Under the supervision of school administration and the Director of School Safety and Security, the safety officer will help foster positive relationships with members of the school community by being a visible presence throughout the school and school grounds while maintaining a safe and secure school environment. This position is classified as nine and one - half (9.5) months, 40 hours per week. Shifts will begin as early as 6:45 a.m. and may conclude as late as 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday depending on assigned location.

South Windsor is a diverse community of approximately 27,000 citizens and more than 5,000 public school students. The district values this diversity, and has worked to create a districtwide culture of equity and social consciousness.

SWPS is comprised of four elementary schools, one middle school (6-8), and one high school (9-12), all of which cultivate and support culturally responsive classrooms and learning communities. The ongoing work of our teachers and staff includes the creation of enriching experiences that expand the depth of knowledge for students beyond today's classroom in order to produce graduates with the 21st century skills needed to make them college or career ready.

If you are someone who believes in the power of a high-quality education, who champions equity and inclusion, and who is ready to be part of an exceptional team working to prepare students to achieve their own personal excellence in a complex global society, then we hope you'll consider joining South Windsor Public Schools. We invite applicants to join a team of exemplary teachers, administrators, and support staff working to shape an exciting time in the South Windsor community.

Qualifications: Law Enforcement or Department of Corrections experience preferred.

Prior work experience with two years of progressively responsible security and/or education experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. CPR and First Aid certification or the ability to successfully complete the certification program upon hiring. Candidate must possess a valid Connecticut Driver's License.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations and are not meant to be exhaustive.

The employee must be able to use strength to lift and carry items (up to 50 lbs), sit, stand and walk for long periods of time, reach, squat, kneel, climb stairs, speak and hear and use close vision, including peripheral vision and depth perception, reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers, and/or controls. The employee must be able to work in heat and cold based on seasonal temperatures inside buildings as well as outside.

Salary: $24.00 per hour.

Apply online at www.southwindsorschools.org under the Personnel and Administration link. Please be sure you have provided all materials (cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation and transcripts) that are required for the application process. Written references must match those listed on the application.

Open until filled.