Safety and Security Aide

Safety And Security Aide

A Safety and Security Aide is responsible to provide for the safety of all members of the community and to protect the assets of the district and those of its constituents. Safety and Security Aides will strive to promote an atmosphere that is safe and secure and thereby contribute to the academic excellence of Wallingford-Swarthmore School District.

Reports to:

Safety & Security Coordinator and Building Principal

Calendar: 192 days per year (approx August through June); 7.5 hours per day

Responsibilities:

• Patrols and monitors assigned areas on foot or by vehicle to maintain a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors.
• Assists with traffic and parking management, including enforcing district regulations, assisting motorists, and supporting traffic control as needed.
• Responds to medical emergencies, providing first aid or CPR as trained, coordinating with emergency personnel, and ensuring appropriate follow-up.
• Responds to radio calls and incidents, taking appropriate action and submitting detailed incident reports when necessary.
• Prepares and maintains reports of unusual activities, incidents, or safety concerns, and conducts follow-up investigations when required.
• Identifies and addresses hazardous conditions and potentially dangerous situations on campus, taking corrective action as appropriate.
• Mediates conflicts between individuals or groups to prevent escalation and maintain a positive school environment.
• Assists with inspections of buildings on a daily basis noting safety concerns to the appropriate parties, and emergency, fire, and communication systems, reporting findings to the appropriate authorities
• Supports special events and external details, ensuring the safety and security of participants.
• Accompany students, staff, and visitors on campus to ensure safety, as requested.
• Build positive relationships with students, interacting appropriately in classrooms, playgrounds, and other settings as a trusted adult presence.
• Works with building administration to ensure a safe environment for all staff, students, and visitors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• School Safety or School Resource Officer Training preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year directly applicable work experience
• Willing to work a varied/flex schedule to accommodate special departmental workload and/or shift changes.
• Must possess and maintain valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine proper course of action.
• Must respond to emergency call in.
• Maintain a First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
• Subject to routine background investigations.

Physical demands and working conditions:

• Lifts, carries, pushes, or pulls a variety of emergency equipment and/or materials, including fire extinguishers, and evacuation chair.
• Physical stamina is required for prolonged standing, walking and bicycling patrols, as related to job functions.
• Works outside in all weather conditions and under possible hazardous conditions.

The District retains the right to screen, interview, and offer positions prior to the closing date on the posting.

Employment in the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District is non-discriminatory. That is, there is no discrimination in recruitment, employment, or promotion on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, physical handicap, creed, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetic information, or age