Position Type: Security/Campus Security Date Posted: 10/7/2024 Location: Walcott School K-8 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Walcott School* School or DepartmentCampus Security (8 hours/day) - 187 days/school year (176 student days/9 paid holidays/2 in-service days) Assignment Open10/7/24 Date**** Start Time**** End Time8 Number of Hours/DayCampus Security ClassificationK-8 Grade Level11/1/24 New Assignment Date Current Campus Security employees use the internal bidding process to apply. OPEN FOR INTERNAL BIDS THRU 10/14/24 @ 4:00 PM. EXTERNAL APPLICANTS (WE WILL HIRE EXTERNALLY IF NO INTERNAL BIDS): OPEN 10/7/24 until position is filled.*Employee will be assigned to Walcott School, but however could be required to temporarily be relocated to another school building throughout the school year where needed. ** Starting and ending time will be set by the building to meet bell schedules and building needsEntry Wage 2024-25, $19.30/hr: Current campus security employees with seniority please refer to the Wage Sections of the bargaining unit contract.Duties & Responsibilities: (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)
- Supervise the arrival and departure of students.
- Supervise the lunchroom, hallways, restrooms, and classrooms as needed.
- Supervise outside areas: Parking lots and nearby businesses, removing students as needed. Will also report imminent safety concerns.
- Escort special students as needed.
- Remove non-students from the building.
- De-escalate potential problems with students.
- Appropriately restrain students who are in danger of hurting themselves or others.
- Work with Durham Transportation on safety drills.
- Attend all professional development offerings pertaining to the position and report pertinent information to staff.
- Serve as a member of the school security team. Monitor and operate the school's security equipment.
- Assist with updating the building crisis manual on an annual basis.
- Maintain a positive working relationship with the staff to insure a safe school environment.
- Be prompt to work and have excellent attendance.
- Communicate with Law Enforcement, parents and staff on security issues.
- Stay current on local gang issues.
- Oversee any crisis situation with the building administrators and take appropriate action in the administrator's absence.
- Provide written reports on school incidents, students' behavior matters, and safety/security issues.
- Complete security assessments for the building.
- Understand and practice confidentiality with regard to school/student related issues.
- Other duties as assigned by the building administration.
- Submit daily safety log.
- Other duties as assigned by building administrators.
Physical Requirements of Position:
- Must be in excellent physical condition.
- Must be able to walk constantly throughout the day and climb steps.
- Must have ability to physically restrain students.
- Must be able to push/pull/lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Special Qualification Desired: (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)
- Experience working with elementary and middle school students.
- Experience working in the security field.
- Experience with or will be trained in: Boystown, PBIS, Restorative Justice, Youth Mental Health First Aid
- Prior training in CPI desired.
- Have a basic understanding of computer technology.
- Reliable transportation required.
Successful candidate must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students and their families to insure that each child reaches his/her full potential.