Campus Safety Officer

Summary

Campus Safety AssociateClassified Position184 day Employee-At-WillFLSA Status: Non ExemptResponsible To: Principal or DesigneeEducation: High School Diploma or GED required.Experience: A minimum of 3 years of related work experience is required; a combination of experience and a college degree may be considered in lieu of 3 years of experience; previous law enforcement or military experience is preferred.Essential FunctionsThe Campus Safety Associate may be a school-based position. The incumbent in this position supports and facilitates the educational process within the district by providing a safe and secure environment through monitoring of activity and patrolling of assigned location. The Campus Safety Associate must maintain visibility and vigilance while establishing a rapport with students and staff and must be able to make sound decisions in emergency and non-emergency situations. The incumbent in this position may work rotational shifts to include days, nights, overnights, and/or weekends.Major ResponsibilitiesPatrols assigned areas and ensures safety of school campus, administrative buildings and grounds; Patrols campus/building and checks for unauthorized personnel; Checks for visitor and employee badgesServes as a visible and active security presence on campus dealing with students who present challenges as these students may require supervision and direction to make positive choices to further their educational opportunities.Participates in risk identification and provides preventive options to the administrative team; Assists law enforcement as needed.Serves as Safety Liaison and provides operational oversight for the weapons detection system.Assists visitors to our facilities with information, collects information and paperwork, provides overall customer service in support of the district administrative functions in our offices.Provides visible and active security presence at District schools dealing with students, faculty, and staff; Assists with making positive decisions, provides supervision and supports the overall goal of education as assigned Department and local law enforcement on crime prevention implementation.Assists administration in providing crowd control at extra-curricular activities and special events.Monitor parking lots and student gathering areas before, during and after school hours.Perform other duties as assigned by the principal/designee.Skills, Knowledge, AbilitiesKnowledge of Marietta City Schools Board Policies, Student Code of Conduct and School Safety Plans.Excellent customer service skills are critical to the success of this role.Demonstrated knowledge of technical and computer skills.Ability to work with youth and adults.Ability to diffuse differences through conflict resolutionMust be able to effectively communicate with both public and school personnel.Must pass criminal history and background investigation.Physical DemandsMust be able to walk, run, climb, crawl, or sit for extended periods of timeGood hearing and vision needed(Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently as needed to move objects.)Working ConditionsWorks rotational shifts to include days, nights, overnights.Some travel between schools and administrative buildings.Must be available to work at all District facilities as needed.May require work in inclement weather.May involve assignments in hostile environments.Nondiscrimination Statement: The Board of Education of the City of Marietta does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or gender in its employment practices, student programs, and dealings with the public.

Job Description

Campus Safety AssociateClassified Position184 day Employee-At-WillFLSA Status: Non ExemptResponsible To: Principal or DesigneeEducation: High School Diploma or GED required.Experience: A minimum of 3 years of related work experience is required; a combination of experience and a college degree may be considered in lieu of 3 years of experience; previous law enforcement or military experience is preferred.Essential FunctionsThe Campus Safety Associate may be a school-based position. The incumbent in this position supports and facilitates the educational process within the district by providing a safe and secure environment through monitoring of activity and patrolling of assigned location. The Campus Safety Associate must maintain visibility and vigilance while establishing a rapport with students and staff and must be able to make sound decisions in emergency and non-emergency situations. The incumbent in this position may work rotational shifts to include days, nights, overnights, and/or weekends.Major ResponsibilitiesPatrols assigned areas and ensures safety of school campus, administrative buildings and grounds; Patrols campus/building and checks for unauthorized personnel; Checks for visitor and employee badgesServes as a visible and active security presence on campus dealing with students who present challenges as these students may require supervision and direction to make positive choices to further their educational opportunities.Participates in risk identification and provides preventive options to the administrative team; Assists law enforcement as needed.Serves as Safety Liaison and provides operational oversight for the weapons detection system.Assists visitors to our facilities with information, collects information and paperwork, provides overall customer service in support of the district administrative functions in our offices.Provides visible and active security presence at District schools dealing with students, faculty, and staff; Assists with making positive decisions, provides supervision and supports the overall goal of education as assigned Department and local law enforcement on crime prevention implementation.Assists administration in providing crowd control at extra-curricular activities and special events.Monitor parking lots and student gathering areas before, during and after school hours.Perform other duties as assigned by the principal/designee.Skills, Knowledge, AbilitiesKnowledge of Marietta City Schools Board Policies, Student Code of Conduct and School Safety Plans.Excellent customer service skills are critical to the success of this role.Demonstrated knowledge of technical and computer skills.Ability to work with youth and adults.Ability to diffuse differences through conflict resolutionMust be able to effectively communicate with both public and school personnel.Must pass criminal history and background investigation.Physical DemandsMust be able to walk, run, climb, crawl, or sit for extended periods of timeGood hearing and vision needed(Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently as needed to move objects.)Working ConditionsWorks rotational shifts to include days, nights, overnights.Some travel between schools and administrative buildings.Must be available to work at all District facilities as needed.May require work in inclement weather.May involve assignments in hostile environments.Nondiscrimination Statement: The Board of Education of the City of Marietta does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or gender in its employment practices, student programs, and dealings with the public.