Security Officer

Security OfficerProvide security for students, staff, visitors, and their property within the authorized boundaries; be on call when needed inside the building; become familiar with the student handbook and its rules and regulations Note: The below list is not ranked in order of importanceEssential FunctionsAttend meetings and in-services as requiredPromote positive public relations by interacting tactfully and diplomatically with staff, students, parents, and publicProject a positive image through professional appearance, attitude, and conversationServe as a role model for students by acting as a responsible, intelligent citizenEnsure safety of studentsMaintain respect at all times for confidential informationEnforce and comply with all Maple Heights Board of Education policies and proceduresPerforms all assigned duties in a complete, accurate, and timely mannerBe on call for dutyCheck lunch passes, hall passes, ID badgesEnsure students leaving school grounds are on specified listExtend courtesy and offer assistance to parents, visitors, school personnel and othersKeep permanent records up-to-dateLog and store all confiscated student materialMaintain accurate records of locker assignmentsMonitor hallways during and in between classesObserve student behaviorPromote positive social relationships among studentsProvide security inside and outside the building for students, staff, visitors, and their property within the authorized boundariesSupervise the beginning and dismissal of schoolAssist DH/MS students as neededMonitor evacuation of students during fire drills and severe weather drillsWork with students, individually and in small groupsEnsure overall security of the building and grounds through a prescribed daily routineOther Duties and ResponsibilitiesPerform other duties as assignedQualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalentOhio Peace Officer Training Council (OPOTC) CertificateSuch alternative to the above as Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriateRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (including, but not limited to)Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writingAbility to work effectively with othersConflict resolution skillsEffective, active listening skillsTelephone, organizational, and problem solving skillsBasic computer skillsSecurity trainingEquipment Operation (including, but not limited to)Bolt cuttersHand cuffsMaceTelephoneCellular phonePagerCall BoxComputerVCRCameraAdditional Working Conditions (including, but not limited to)Frequent exposure to high levels of noiseFrequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions, e.g. requirement to work outdoors during all types of weatherOccasional overtime workOccasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissueFrequent interaction with unruly childrenOccasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions, e.g. being prepared to come to work on all scheduled work daysOccasional travelRegular requirement to sit, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, stoop, kneel, walk, and climbRepetitive hand motion