Clerk​/Safety and Security

Clerk (40 hours/12 months), Safety and Security Cambridge Public Schools Safety & Security - Cambridge, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

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Starting Date: Immediately

Position:
Clerk (40 hours/12 months)

Safety and Security Department

Overview of the Cambridge Public Schools:

Cambridge is a vibrant and diverse city. Educating about 7,000 students JK-12, the Cambridge Public

Schools includes an award-winning faculty, cutting edge technology, and innovative programs. While each of our public schools is unique, they are joined in a shared vision of rigorous, joyful, and culturally

responsive learning plus personalized support for every student. Over 30% of CPS students speak a

language other than English at home, and over 80 languages are spoken by our families. Among the

most common are Spanish, Haitian Creole, Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, and Portuguese. Our

schools proudly embrace this diversity.

The Opportunity:

The Safety & Security Clerk will report directly to the Director of Safety & Security

and will have the following key responsibilities:

• Usage of Safety & Security computer programs:
  Genetec, S2 Net Box, Aspen, and Badge
• Perform CRLS campus check-ins by screening, confirming appointments, ensuring identity and issuing visitor tags to all visitors
• Efficiently, courteously and professionally assist any persons needing assistance or district information
• Answer phones and forward calls and messages to appropriate parties as necessary
• Dispatch all calls for service to the Safety Specialists via two-way radios.
• Consistently monitor two-way radio activity
• Monitor, retrieve and respond to all Safety & Security emails.
• Type reports as needed
• Process and scan incident, suspension, and investigative reports
• When needed, ascertain incident/accident information and dispatch Safety Specialists for support
• Process requisitions
• Enter and retrieve student data into student information systems.
• Record and maintain confidential information
• Provide IDs and access for district staff and students
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Associate degree preferred or a high school diploma
• Two years of job related experience
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Google Workspace
• Familiarity with Aspen database system and Genetec is desirable
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with school-wide personnel
• Must have multi-tasking and prioritization abilities
• Secondary school experience is preferred
• Must be reliable, dependable and be able to work in a team environment
• Maintain composure in stressful situations
• Accurately obtain vital information

How to Join Our Team:

Apply online d.us . Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.

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