Substitute Security

Job Title

An OPPTA Certification is required to be considered for this job.

Education and Experience

• Must be approved as a Special Deputy through Lucas County Sheriff's Department
• A minimum of three years experience as a police officer preferred
• Experience working with youth preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of local, state and federal laws
• Understanding of basic criminal law and procedures, including apprehension, arrest and custody of individuals; rules of evidence, search and seizure; interviewing techniques; crowd and traffic control; and various emergency situations.
• Ability to resolve conflict
• Current certification in CPR, AED
• Adheres to strict confidentiality standards
• Ability to work cooperatively and respectfully with staff, students, parents and the public
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently and meet objectives with minimal supervision
• Good judgment with the ability to react well under pressure
• Effective communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to physically subdue offenders and lift up to 50 pounds
• Demonstrates reliability, timeliness and good attendance
• Demonstration of and commitment to Washington Local School District's Core Values: Courage, Dedication, Dignity, Excellence, Gratitude, Honesty, Loyalty, Respect, Responsibility, Service, Teamwork, and Trust.

Essential Functions

1. Work collaboratively with school administrators and the Supervisor of Safety and Security to establish and implement a program of school safety and security for students, staff and visitors, as well as for school buildings and facilities.
2. Perform typical law enforcement duties and enforce state and local laws and ordinances, and assist school officials with the enforcement of the student code of conduct.
3. Conduct and assist in investigation of criminal offenses by students, staff or visitors related to school business and functions. Investigate damage or theft of property on school grounds.
4. Be visible within the school community. Maintain open lines of communication with students, parents and staff to develop positive relationships. Serve as a positive role model.
5. Assist in supervising and monitoring safety and security during the school day in assigned locations. Duties may include but are not limited to:
   1. Supervise daily arrival and departure of students
   2. Monitor school grounds, parking lots, hallways, restrooms, lunchrooms and other designated areas during the school day
   3. Respond to emergencies, including emergencies off location (student fights off grounds or on busses, accidents, runaway students, other school buildings, etc.)
   4. Assist in the in-school reassignment program (IRP)
   5. Escort disruptive students and individuals to secure locations
   6. Verify student residency for enrollment and athletic eligibility
   7. Transport students as permitted if they are ill, suspended, truant, etc.
   8. Assist in drills and actual events of fire, tornado, lockdown or evacuation.
   9. Monitor admission and sign-in procedures for visitors
6. Work collaboratively with the Supervisor of Safety and Security and school staff to develop and implement educational programs to address priorities for students of all grades, which might include such topics as bullying, stranger danger, internet safety, tobacco, alcohol and drug abuse, child abuse, and conflict resolution.
7. Maintain safety and security records and reports as requested.
8. Comply with applicable state and federal laws, Board of Education policy, established work rules and guidelines, and administrative and supervisory directives.
9. Other related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Possible contact with unruly students or adults
• Possible occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, tissue
• Possible occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals