School Security Assistant Pool

MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants for openings for the  school year. Applicants should have a good attitude, willingness to learn, and passion for impactful work and learning.

Why You Should Work with MMSD!

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is the second-largest school district in Wisconsin. We have a simple but bold vision — to ensure that every school is a thriving school, that prepares every student to graduate from high school ready for college, career, and community. We welcome applicants who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families, and staff.

The Madison Metropolitan School District is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. We have a simple but bold vision — to ensure that every school is a thriving school, fostering the growth of every student so they graduate from high school ready for college, career and community.

Our strategy is captured in our strategic framework, and centers on three major goals: that all children achieve academically, that our schools are places where children and adults thrive, and that our Black youth excel  achieve this vision, we seek to retain staff in all positions, who are committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. Staff who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families and staff.

We firmly believe in and are here to create a work environment that is challenging and rewarding, while supporting employees in their career path. We strive to provide, encourage, grow, and develop a talented workforce that better supports and represents the diversity of our student population. We know this vision doesn't come to life without dynamic leaders and support staff in every school.

The Madison Metropolitan School District is the second largest school district in Wisconsin. The district serves a beautifully diverse population of more than 25,000 students. More than half are students of color. Almost half come from low income households. Nearly one third are English Language Learners, and more than 100 languages are represented in our schools. Madison schools are committed to making this district a place where every child thrives.

This is an “applicant pool” posting. It does not signify that vacancies actually exist at this time. The purpose of this posting is to develop a pool of qualified applicants, should vacancies become available.

School Security Assistants (SSAs) are assigned to Madison middle and high schools and work in support of the school principal to provide a safe environment for students and staff. SSAs receive extensive training in Conflict Resolution Skills, Response to Emergency Situations, First Aid/CPR and on legal matters as they pertain to the enforcement of the Student Code of Conduct. School Security Assistants work closely with members of the Madison Police Department and other agencies and emergency responders.

• Assists in the maintenance of order, including the utilization of crisis intervention techniques to control situations
• Assists in conducting investigations and cooperates with law enforcement personnel when necessary
• Reports and documents incidents as directed by school principals and the security coordinator in and around the school building and grounds
• Renders First Aid as needed
• Intervenes in altercations between students, staff or the public, as needed, to maintain safety and security
• Participates in emergencies such as fire, evacuation, lockdown and tornado drills
• Testifies at hearings, as needed
• Provides guidance to students regarding support services that are available
• Establishes and maintains contact records, documentation of observations and a daily log of activities
• Provides supervision at school sponsored bus trips, athletic events, as needed
• Assists in controlling and identifying loiterers, trespassers and other unauthorized people
• Produces reports regarding school incidents as directed
• Assists in the enforcement of the MMSD Conduct and Discipline Code and other school regulations
• Coordinates efforts with the Madison Police Department Officers, Educational Resource Officers and Detective Liaison and those assigned to perform hallway supervision
• Compiles and summarizes monthly and year to date reports
• Patrols parking lots, school grounds, hallways, stairwells, doorways, rooms, storage areas and offsite locations as directed
• Becomes knowledgeable on the proper functioning of all security equipment and assists the principals and the security coordinator as directed with the use of the equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned related to a safe school environment
• Other related duties as assigned

• Ability to work in a diverse work…