Security Monitor (Weekends)

Security Monitor (Weekends)

Job Status: UNTIL FILLED Posting Date: 08/27/2024 Posting Number: 012529 Location: Professional Learning & Admin Srv (PLAS) Position Title: Security Monitor (Weekends) Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Director of Safe and Secure Schools

Primary Purpose:

Security Officers are responsible for the overall safety and security of the school and must prepare for and respond to emerging threats and emergency situations to minimize the risk of harm to students, staff, and visitors. The security team plays a critical role in deterring outside and inside threats to Allen ISD students, staff, and visitors through a layered security posture, including personnel and electronic monitoring systems, which functions

in cooperation with parents, counselors, teachers, and law enforcement, while maintaining an educational environment that empowers every learner to realize his or her full potential.

Qualifications: Education/Certification:

• High School Education or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of Texas Education Code (TEC) Section 37.081 Subchapter C, Law and Order, as well as the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner's rules concerning School Safety Requirements as specified in §61.1031.

• Actively patrolling school property is critical in securing the building and maintaining a safe environment for students and staff. Applicants must be able to walk or stand for long periods of time (up to 8 hours) and quickly ascend/descend stairs.

• Knowledge of basic methods of providing site safety and security.

• Solid attendance and punctuality.

• Ability to read and adhere to written and oral instructions.

• Proficient with teamwork and collaborating with colleagues and administration.

• Demonstrated ability to keep up with fast paced environments and to multi-task

• Sound judgment and ethical practice.

• Strong oral communication skills and interpersonal skills

• Ability to write incident reports.

• Successful completion of Level II Security Training curriculum with associated certifications

Experience:

• A minimum of 2-3 years of highly successful related experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform duties required by Texas Education Code (TEC) Section 37.081 Subchapter C, Law and Order, as well as the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner's rules concerning School Safety Requirements as specified in §61.1031.

• Fulfill duties associated with the post assigned as part of the school's comprehensive security plan; maintain an orderly post and remain at the post at all times unless otherwise directed by a supervisor.

• Using layered security model, ensure only authorized personnel are allowed to enter the assigned Allen ISD campus. If needed, redirect or escort from property.

• Utilization of handheld metal detectors when necessary.

• Monitor, log and make appropriate notifications regarding any emergency situations via phone, in person or radio communications.

• Actively respond to incidents, fights or other security issues in the school that threaten the safety of students, staff, and/or guests utilizing Safety Care skills up to and including momentary physical intervention if warranted by the safety risk.

• Report unusual activity or suspicions of safety issues to the Security Supervisor or administration in a timely fashion.

• Actively participate in professional development training to ensure ongoing growth and to advance skills.

• Serve as a primary participant in emergency response during crisis situations including but not limited to fire, tornado and active shooter incidents.

• Adherence to Allen ISD Safe and Secure Schools Security Monitor Code of Conduct.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Customer Care Skills:

• Provide professional communication with students, parents, community members, staff and other professionals at all times.

• Use proper phone etiquette at all times, speaking slowly and clearly. Take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.

• Ensure superior customer care skills are used via eye contact, facial expressions, voice inflections, body language, and an attitude of "going the extra mile" for others.

• Create and maintain a welcoming, service-oriented environment toward all internal and external customers.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals. Two way radio, hand held metal detector, camera monitors, and video recording equipment

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel and out-of-state travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress

Salary: Pay Grade OS02, $15.37 - $18.21 hourly rate, commensurate with experience according to District salary schedule. Days: 104