Connecticut Reap Bristol , CT 06010
Posted 1 week ago
Job Description:
Description:
Under the direction of the Director of Safety and Security, School Climate Specialists are responsible for the overall safety and security of Bristol Public Schools facilities and grounds, for maintaining order, enforcing Bristol Public Schools policies and procedures, and understanding and identifying student behavioral issues and using appropriate techniques to resolve issues
Essential Functions:
Patrol and monitor interior and exterior of buildings to ensure the safety and well-being of students, staff and visitors and to ensure the security of the facility
Establish a visible and professional presence in school facilities and grounds to deter incidents and to detect situations requiring assistance
Identify and understand student behavioral issues through comprehensive training and use appropriate techniques to resolve issues
Provide assistance to visitors and direct or escort them as needed
Prevent unauthorized access to school property and buildings by providing a visible presence, ensuring access control measures are enforced, and providing diligent patrols of school property and facilities
Identify suspicious or unauthorized individuals to determine reasons for being on school property.
Guide, escort or control individuals suspected of illegal or prohibited activity
Respond to calls for assistance and emergency situations including but not limited to disruptive and or disorderly incidents, medical emergencies and fires in an attempt to protect life and property and restore and maintain order
Use de-escalation and behavioral management techniques to attempt to resolve issues
Encourage and ensure that all staff and visitors are displaying proper identification badges at all times
Assist staff and first responders in handling emergency or disruptive situations
Work closely with School Resource Officer and school staff to promote student responsibility for behavior and attitude by serving as a role model and providing positive interactions with students
Investigate and document incidents and accidents
Assist building administrators and central office staff with planning and carrying out required monthly crisis drills
Operate and monitor building CCTV systems to identify possible issues and investigate incidents
Report to building administrator or supervisor any condition or practices that interferes with the safety of students, staff or visitors
Provide traffic direction and control as required
Attend training and meetings as required
Take daily direction from school building administrators
Travel between sites for routine or emergency purposes
Be available for voluntarily and forced overtime assignments as needed
Report discipline matters, suspected physical, mental and/or substance abuse to proper authorities immediately
Maintain the strictest confidence concerning personnel, students and operational concerns of the district
Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
Report all cases of suspected child abuse to appropriate school personnel and proper school authority
Qualifications/Certificates:
High School Diploma
Valid CT security Officer ID Card
5 years related experience
Previous law enforcement, corrections or military background preferred
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Bristol Board of Education may find appropriate
CPR/First Aid/AED
National Incident Management System (NIMS) within 6 months of appointment
Salary: $25.00 per hour, 40 hours per week
Location: To be determined
Open until filled
Start Date: To be determined
APPLICATION: Those currently employed by the Bristol Board of Education submit an internal application.
All others fill out an online application at www.applitrack.com/Bristol/onlineapp.
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