Security Specialist

Position Type:

Security/Security - 10-Months

Date Posted:

5/22/2024

Location:

District

Date Available:

August 2024

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POSITION: Security Specialist

Job Goals and Responsibilities:

• Directs the flow of traffic as assigned before the opening of school to after dismissal.

• Directs the flow of traffic as assigned for before school activities as scheduled.

• Set up and remove cones for traffic pattern for a.m. and p.m. traffic.

• Maintains a check on vehicles and persons entering and leaving school grounds.

• Patrols buildings and grounds to prevent vandalism and unauthorized entry.

• Directs visitors and volunteers to sign in at the main office.

• Confronts unauthorized persons for questioning with an administrator.

• Assists in the movement of students and staff in an emergency situation.

• Checks and keeps entrance chains across designated areas.

• Periodically patrols, inspects, and secures doors, windows and gates during the school day.

• Monitors security cameras as directed by the administration.

• Provide training in security and emergency procedures to staff, students, and parents/guardians, as appropriate.

• Reports any unusual conditions on the campus or malfunctioning of equipment on the campus to the District Safety and Security Supervisor.

• Notifies administrators of any situation requiring immediate or prompt attention.

• Prepares written materials for the purpose of documenting student behavior activities, provide written reference of activities, and/or conveying information

• Assists school administrators in containing students that are attempting to leave the school grounds.

• Patrols school and school facilities (e.g grounds, roads, buildings, adjacent areas, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of providing visibility and maintaining security to ensure student safety.

• Intervenes in situations involving student safety and informs the appropriate site personnel or an administrator of the incident for the purpose of ensuring follow-up in accordance with administrative, site security and student safety guidelines.

• Conducts himself/herself in a courteous, professional manner with parents, staff and visitors.

• Maintains an appropriate positive, professional relationship with students to develop an atmosphere of trust and cooperation.

• Participates in meetings, in-service training and workshops to gather information required to perform job functions.

• May assist in other duties as assigned by the school administration when the students are not on campus if not attending an orientation or training session.

• Wears a uniform as designated by Weston Public Schools.

• Any tasks the Superintendent or his/her designee may assign.

Qualifications & Skills:

• High School Diploma: college credits in security, criminal justice or emergency management preferred.

• Ability to work with and/or carry students needing movement or containment.

• Ability to work outdoors for periods of time throughout the day.

• Demonstrates aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities.

• Law enforcement experience strongly preferred having retired in good standing.

• Connecticut Guard Card required (or able to obtain). Certified in CPR, First Aid and Basic Life Support preferred.

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

• Please include a current resume, copy of certifications and 3 current letters of recommendations within the last year.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to patrol the property and access areas quickly.

• Physically able to capture and detain individuals if necessary.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and monitoring surveillance equipment.

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.

Reports to:

• Reports to the District and Safety Security Supervisor

• Evaluation in accordance with the provisions of the Board of Education's policy governing the performance evaluation of non-certified staff.

Terms

• 182 days, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week

• Overtime available, as needed

• Salary and benefits in accordance with the AFSCME Contract and Board of Education policy.

Availability: 2024-2025 School Year

APPLICATION: Please apply online: http://www.applitrack.com/weston/onlineapp/

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