School Safety Coordinator

School Safety Coordinator

Berkeley County Schools (WV) – Berkeley County Schools - Martinsburg, West Virginia.

Job Title: Safety Officer - A vacancy exists for one school-based Safety Officer.

Location: TBD

Term: 200 days

Accountable to: Director of School Safety

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay scale: $60,000 for the 200 day schedule with opportunities for supplemental work. Supplemental pay is $35/hour for approved work hours outside the school day.

A certified or qualified retired law-enforcement officer who meets all the requirements to carry a firearm as a qualified retired law-enforcement officer under the Law-Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004, as amended, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 926C(c), carries that firearm in a concealed manner, and has on their person official identification in accordance with the act; preferred qualifications also include:

• A certification from an advanced training in school resource officer setting.
• A certification in first aid, AED, CPR, and Narcan administration.
• A clear drug and criminal background check.
• A patient attitude and even temper.
• The ability to mentor and interact with students in the PK-12 setting.
• A moral and ethical role model for students.

• Developing safety procedures for potential threats in the school, conducting drills with students and staff, and de-escalating aggression between students and between students and teachers.
• Patrolling the school grounds, ensuring overall safety, viewing videos and security monitors, and watching for strangers or suspicious activity.
• Supervising weapons detectors and special events and directing foot and auto traffic if necessary.
• Protecting the school and students against theft and property damage and assisting in medical emergencies.
• Maintaining positive relationships and contact with students to enhance positive behaviors.
• Working with counselors and support staff to assist students when referrals to service agencies are necessary, or to assist in conflict resolutions.
• Acting as a communication liaison with law enforcement agencies and providing basic information concerning students on the campus served by the officer.
• Referring students and/or families to the appropriate agencies for assistance as needed.
• The safety officer shall not act as a school disciplinarian. However, if the principal believes an incident is a violation of the law, the principal may contact the safety officer to determine whether local law enforcement agencies need to be contacted.
• Mentoring students in special situations when requested by the principal, student, or parent.
• Investigating criminal activity on or around school property.
• Acting as a resource person to answer questions students or parents may have concerning criminal law.
• Assisting local law enforcement agencies with outside investigations relating to students.
• Providing security at school events and/or functions.
• Complete other reasonable related duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the district’s approved compensation plan. 200-day contract of employment shall be established by the district.