School Security Officer

NEW BRUNSWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

SCHOOL SECURITY OFFICER

REPORTS TO:

Director of Security

SALARY GRADE:

As per negotiated NBEA agreement

NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB:

School Security Officers are responsible for patrolling school facilities and grounds to prevent disruptive

or illegal actions, access to restricted areas, theft and vandalism. The primary responsibility of this

position is ensuring the safety and security of school students and staff. Work involves performing a

variety of tasks, such as assignment to a fixed post or roving patrol duties. School Security Officers are

required to wear a uniform while on duty. The work performance and effectiveness of School Security

Officers will be subject to periodic review and evaluation. An unsatisfactory review and/or evaluation

may result in administrative action, up and including termination if necessary.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Possess a valid driver's license

Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent

Pass a criminal background check

Good oral and written communication skills

Preference will be given to applicants that have law enforcement/security expertise and

who have experience in working with youth, either in a professional or volunteer

capacity.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

All duties and responsibilities of school security officers are directed towards maintaining a safe and

orderly environment for students and staff. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

Patrolling the interior and exterior of the school to ensure that outside threats do not

enter the building and that students keep their assigned schedules.

Ensuring that all exterior doors and windows are locked after the beginning of the

school day and inspecting all entrances throughout the day to maintain the integrity of

the building's interior.

Conducting visitor sign-in duties and following the recommended visitor control

procedures.

Randomly patrolling the interior of the school, giving special attention to restrooms,

stairwells and areas where students might gather when not in class.

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Participating in random hall sweeps to detect students not in class when the attendance

bells have sounded.

Being accessible to students and staff who have security concerns.

Obtaining, reading and enforcing the school's Code of Conduct and all other school

rules, reporting all violations to appropriate school/District administrators.

Becoming familiar with specific city/state laws that might impact security procedures at

the school, including those associated with truancy, age limits, threats, trespassing or

sexual offenses.

Preparing written reports of all safety/security incidents.

Maintaining a notebook in which all student and staff contacts are recorded, carried at

all times while on duty. This notebook should also contain notations on unsafe

conditions found in the school building or on the grounds during routine patrols.

Serving on the school's Emergency Response Team (ERT) and contacting school/District

administrators to support the ERT function.

Acting as a point of contact with school administrators when local law enforcement is

present at School, assisting police in accomplishing official business.

Modeling courteous, respectful and professional behavior when dealing with students

and staff.

Overseeing the arrival and departure of students, complying with all school policies in

this area.

Performing other such school safety and security related duties as directed by

school/District administrators.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office

equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS, WORK HAZARDS:

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 and are not meant to be all

inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform

the essential responsibilities and functions of the job. Unless reasonable accommodations can be made,

while performing this job the staff member shall:

1. Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.

2. Sit, stand, and walk for required periods of time.

3. Speak and hear.

4. Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception along with the ability to

focus vision.

5. Communicate effectively in English and Spanish (preferred), using proper grammar and

vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of

communication.

6. Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools,

computers, and/or controls.

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7. Works in standard office and school building environments.

8. Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

The Work Hazards described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and

are not meant to be all inclusive.

1. Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.

2. Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions.

3. Exposure to heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities.

4. Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning,

instruction, and/or operation of equipment.

5. Function in a workplace that is usually moderately quiet but that can be noisy at times.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This would

require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. This

position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

New Brunswick Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and

applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or

genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, New Brunswick Public Schools complies with

applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which

the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including

recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,

compensation and training.

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