Durango School District 9-R is accepting applications for Security Specialist II. This is a full-time position, includes full benefits and begins July 25, 2017.
Job Title: Security Specialist II Pay Grade: Managerial/Technical
Job Family: FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Department: Safety and Security Prepared Date: May 27, 2017
Typical Work Year: 205 Days
SUMMARY: Security Specialist II will provide appropriate Security Specialist and school safety team trainings to ensure the safety and security of students, staff, and school campuses. Work collaboratively with school administrators, SRO’s, and community first responders. Oversee campus safety assessments, safety drills, and fire inspections in partnership with school(s) administration and internal and external stakeholders. Reports directly to the Coordinator of Safety and Security.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned. Frequencies and percentages may vary based on whether the incumbent is assigned duties inside or outside the school building.
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22%
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Actively engage in the safety of school campuses inside and/or outside, parking lot(s), surrounding areas,
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monitor and discourage truancy.
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22%
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Actively engage in monitoring students drop-off and pick-up times, during class changes and lunch
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periods, boarding buses, and vehicle flow in parking lots. Address inappropriate behaviors. Communicate
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regularly with students, administration, staff, SRO’s, and parents.
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15%
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Investigate to identify students engaging in inappropriate behaviors when required. May include talking to
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and questioning students regarding attendance and/or discipline matters to include written reports, reporting
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discipline incidents. Participate in school Threat Assessment(s).
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15%
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Ensure that Security Specialists use appropriate radio communication etiquette.
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5%
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Maintain video surveillance integrity and monitor when appropriate group dynamics in order to identify
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potential fights and gang or hazardous activities.
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3%
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Respond to district/school emergencies and assist appropriately following ICS/NIMS compliance.
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3%
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Investigate all school campus vandalism in partnership with appropriate District Administration, SRO’s,
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emergency responders.
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3%
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Request identification of non-students/adults on campus, provide directions, and/or escort off campus if
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necessary.
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3%
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Assist school administration with disruptive students./staff.
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3%
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Facilitate relevant regular (PD) security specialists meetings.
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3%
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Assist school administration in School Safety Drills: Fire Evaluation, Lock Down, Lock Out, Shelter.
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2%
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Communicate with local police regarding student and/or property matters.
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Ongoing 1% Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Security Specialist II: High School diploma. Courses in psychology and/or social studies equivalent to 2 years of college preferred. Direct experience in school security and/or law enforcement academy, military security, military corrections training, or other applicable training required. SRP/SRM trained. Safe2Tell trained. Threat Assessment trained.
EXPERIENCE: Security Specialist II: Experience in the security field, such as police department or security guard, public/private school or university security technician or specialist.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: CPI certified. ICS100Sca and IS362 certified. Valid CO driver’s license required; CPR/First Aid/AED certifications preferred at hire.
TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Customer service and public relations skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
- Ability to use diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
- Knowledge non-violent and physical intervention techniques
- Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies and building/department procedures.
- Ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and abilities
- Ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively as a member of a team
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends
- Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:
- Operating knowledge of two-way radios required within one month after entering position
- Basic operating knowledge of personal computers and peripherals preferred at hire; required within one month after entering position
- Basic operating knowledge of security cameras preferred at hire; required within one month after entering position
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS & DIRECTION/GUIDANCE:
Reports to: Coordinator of Safety and Security
Direct Reports: Assist with the supervision of the security specialists
- This job will supervise day to day operations of Security Specialists strategically placed at district school sites (campuses) by assisting with student management and assisting school site for threats to safety and property using best practices.
Durango School District 9-R is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District 9-R, 201 E 12th Street, Durango, CO 81301, (970) 247-5411, lgalido@durango.k12.co.us, or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, (303) 844-5695. |