CLS - Safety Advocate Level 1

Safety Advocate Level 1

The Safety Advocate is responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors as the first point of contact for the safety concerns. The Safety Advocate works cooperatively with the administration, Manager of Safety, and the Director of Student Support Services to proactively identify safety concerns. The Safety Advocate responds to all levels of safety, security, and potential emergency needs and is responsible for maintaining order and discipline while enforcing laws and District policies;

identifying hazards or safety concerns; preventing threats from escalating; building relationships with staff, students, and the community to meet their individual safety needs.

Requirements:

• Education Level: High School Diploma or GED
• Certification Requirements:
  First Aid and CPR certification or commitment to achieve certification within 60 days of hiring.
• Work Experience:
  
  Two (2) years of experience working with students, and/or two (2) years of experience in military, law enforcement, school security, or equivalent experience required.
• Other
  
  Skills and Abilities:
  
  Understanding of childhood development and behavior management is preferred. Basic computer skills preferred. Strong communication skills, both orally and written. Ability to follow complex oral and written instruction. Bilingual preferred. Cultural sensitivity.

Key Functions,

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and monitor the interior and exterior of the school building before, during, and after school to ensure the safety and welfare of students and staff and to ensure the security of school facilities and assets.
• Maintain familiarity with and enforce Student Conduct and Discipline Code, Safe Schools Handbook, and other school rules and regulations.
• Submits referrals to building administrators for disciplinary actions and school safety issues.
• Coordinates with building administrators on the investigation of criminal incidents or discipline code violations.
• Uses restorative practices to resolve conflict and behavior issues.
• Refers students and their families to internal and external services to best support the student and their family.
• Validates exterior doors are secure throughout the school day.
• Patrols assigned school district buildings, parking lots, and grounds for illegal activities, suspicious behavior, or dangerous situations.
• Responds to all alarm activations and emergency situations during regular hours for assigned areas.
• Assists in the execution of fire drills, shelter in place drills, lock-down, evacuation, and all other safety drills.
• Supports schools with threat assessments and building safety plans for students.
• Work up to 40 hours of work outside of normal scheduled hours per month as needed (evenings and weekends) to support district events, festivals, and activities.
• Provides security and assistance at school functions and sporting events.
• Participates in training sessions, faculty meetings, and special events, as required.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Follows district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the campus principal and/or supervisor.

Physical Requirements /

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Environment:
Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations, hallways, parking lots, sporting fields, roads, playgrounds, gymnasiums, and other locations students and or parents may gather. Ability to work from a remote location in the event of a district shut-down. Required to work some evenings and weekends. Physical:
The position requires walking, standing, sitting, bending, and stooping. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

Must be able…