Lead School Security Officer

locations:
Academy District 20 EAC (Education and Administration Center), Colorado Springs, CO
* Reports consistently for work as scheduled
* Performs other duties as assigned
* Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
* Assesses danger and calls for backup or assistance if necessary
* Assists administrators with student disciplinary matters as requested
* Assists building administration, school safety and security personnel, and law enforcement with the investigation of criminal incidents or discipline code violations
* Assists in the coordination of action to be taken concerning threats of violence against students or district personnel, and assists in implementation of safety plan recommendations
* Assists responding police officers who are conducting investigations by contacting necessary district personnel, unlocking doors, turning off/on alarm systems, etc.
* Checks the security of premises and provides assistance to responding police officers and/or district personnel
* Completes necessary reports to document criminal events or discipline code violations
* Ensures student and staff safety
* Ensures students, staff, and visitors adhere to school board policies and regulations while on campus or at district sponsored events
* Follows all district policies and procedures
* Intervenes to halt or prevent fights, disturbances, or other incidents, and diffuses threatening or confrontational situations
* Investigates and documents criminal events on district owned property
* Maintains familiarity with and enforces Student Conduct and Discipline Code and other school rules and regulations
* Makes notifications via telephone, radio, or written report of incidents requiring documentation
* Monitors alarm systems, camera systems, and other security devices
* Observes all district policies and procedures
* Provides armed escort for funds transfers
* Provides armed patrol of district owned property to enforce laws and district regulations, detects and/or interdicts vandalism, theft, burglary, and other criminal activity
* Provides leadership, direction, and supervision for assigned school security officers and/or patrol officers
* Provides security and assistance for public meetings of the Board of Education, other district committees and activities at the Education and Administration Center, and at other locations
* Provides student supervision for athletics, activities, and other school/district-related functions
* Renders appropriate first aid to injured persons and follows established protocol for reporting injuries
* Responds to burglar, fire, or panic alarm activations
* Satisfactorily completes initial certification and annual re-certification training in law enforcement and security skills, including but not limited to, legal updates, crisis intervention skills, physical control and arrest techniques, and firearms qualification
* Serves as the security liaison and assists building administration with school safety and security, including law enforcement investigations of criminal incidents and/or discipline code violations
* Watches for disturbances, fights, unauthorized visitors, or criminal activity
* Ability to effectively manage conflict
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, administrators, departments, other agencies, and the general public
* Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
* Ability to intervene in physical conflict and physically restrain persons to protect property or other persons
* Ability to maintain a positive attitude
* Ability to maintain confidentiality
* Ability to perform responsibilities without the necessity of close supervision
* Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions
* Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, school staff and coworkers
* Ability to work independently
* Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
* Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
* Demonstrates proficiency with firearms
* Demonstrates successful interpersonal interactions
* Knowledge of computers and alarm monitoring equipment
* Knowledge of working with young adults
* Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills
* The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.
* The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.
* The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.
* The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.
* Work environment is mostly clean and comfortable.
* Significant amount of driving required, sometimes in adverse weather conditions.
* The incumbent may experience…