Officer , Community School

The Community School Officer 2 is a patrol position that performs routine armed security duties on school district property in accordance with standard policies and procedures. The Community School Officer 2 performs duties under the general supervision of an immediate supervisor, who evaluates performance through observation of work, periodic conferences, critiques, and/or records or reports.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS:
All employees are expected to demonstrate regular and predictable attendance; to support the District’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan; to engage in civility, respect, and professionalism; and to maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

• Builds positive relationships with students, staff, and the community.
• Instructs students on approved crime prevention, law enforcement, or security-related programs. Topics would include, but are not limited to, walking to school safely, bullying, and cyber-bullying.
• Interacts with students during lunch periods.
• Provides ongoing training to staff members regarding security issues and emergency procedures. Training would include follow-up debriefings regarding school emergency drills.
• Speaks to citizen groups concerning security or law enforcement-related topics.
• Assists the school community with any security problems that occur at the school.
• Meets with parents who have concerns regarding security at their child s school.
• Assists with pedestrian and vehicle traffic issues as they arise on campus.
• Serves on school and community committees.
• Attends after school functions to assist with security, if requested (PTA meetings, Open House, parent-teacher conferences).
• Performs regular checks on all exterior doors and gates locked for access control.
• Performs regular checks of parking lots, playgrounds, physical education courts, and school perimeter.
• Responds to calls for service that may include, but are not limited to, criminal mischief, theft incidents, disturbances/disorders on/in school district facilities, truancy, campus security, disruption of school functions, and child custody issues.
• Enforces school or site traffic and parking regulations, and performs routine personnel ground safety accident investigations.
• Prepares required records and/or offense reports, inspects for fire/safety hazards, answers questions, and guides visitors/guests.
• Recommends and analyzes information relative to proactive and reactive district security measures and countermeasures.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

• Conflict Resolution:
  Encourages open communications. Confronts difficult situations. Maintains objectivity. Keeps emotions under control. Uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts.
• Dependability:
  Responds to requests for service and assistance. Follows instructions and responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Judgment:
  Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision making process. Makes timely decisions.
• Negotiation
  
  Skills:
  
  Clarifies interests and positions of all parties. Adjusts tactics to achieve desired results. Manages conflict, manipulation, and strong emotions. Develops alternative options for mutual gain. Builds consensus through give and take.
• Quality:
  Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Displays commitment to excellence. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance. Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety & Security:
  Observes safety and security procedures. Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines. Uses equipment and materials properly. Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Written Communications:
  Writes clearly and informatively. Edits work for spelling and grammar. Varies writing style to meet needs. Presents numerical data…