School Security Monitor (Multiple Openings)

Job Description

Job Description

The Hyde Park Central School District seeks dedicated and qualified School Security Monitors to join our team. This is a Civil Service position. Please see the Civil Service description below.

Our Portrait of a HPCSD Employee includes the following qualities: confident learner, effective communicator, adaptable innovator, critical thinker, and responsible citizen. Our schools provide nurturing, respectful environments that develop and support the intellectual, social, emotional, physical and aesthetic development of our students. We celebrate diversity and foster a sense of belonging for all students, emphasizing the importance of contributing to the greater community.

Tentative Assignments: (1) Part-time at Haviland Middle School and (1) Full-time at Franklin D. Roosevelt High School (subject to change)

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This work involves responsibility for maintaining peace and order in a school district during school and for all extracurricular activities before and after school and weekends. In addition to the routine duties performed by school monitors, this position works as part of a team to prevent violence by either maintaining a stationary position at school entrances or by patrolling the school, conducting continuous sweeps of the interior and exterior of the school and intervening in volatile situations. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a school principal. This position is expected to work non-routine hours beyond the normal work week in school districts that have a high incidence of vandalism and violence.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

The following is indicative of the level and types of activities performed by positions in this title. It is not meant to be all inclusive and does not preclude a supervisor from assigning activities not listed which could reasonably be expected to be performed by an employee in this title.

1. Maintains stationary or mobile position as assigned during normal school hours and for extracurricular activities;

2. Conducts full sweep interior/exterior before and after bell to monitor presence of any students, parents or unauthorized visitors at least twenty times a day;

3. Issues and checks all passes while on post; keeps watchful eye for unusual activity; monitors all hallway activity and keeps the peace;

4. Removes unruly students from class;

5. Ensures compliance with district policy of "No Smoking" on district property and reports any non- compliance issues to administration;

6. Assists students with safe, orderly dismissal;

7. Ensures smooth transition to and from classes by enforcing rules;

8. Ensures unauthorized personnel do not enter the building;

9. Coordinates peaceful and safe transportation from school to designated homes;

10. Debriefs with team on day's activities;

11. Ensures security for all extracurricular activities before and after school and weekends.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to be trained in school safety;
• Ability to understand the development of children;
• Familiarity with school routine;
• Good observation skills;
• Good judgment;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

1. Applicants must have a Security Guard Training Certificate / Guard Card issued for the completion of pre- assignment training, or a Security Guard License.

2. An appointing authority may require possession of a New York State Motor Vehicle Operator's license at time of appointment.

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The Hyde Park Central School District, located in the scenic Hudson Valley of New York, is a public school system dedicated to fostering a dynamic and supportive learning environment for all students. Serving the town of Hyde Park and portions of neighboring communities, the district encompasses multiple schools committed to academic excellence, personal growth, and the development of responsible citizens. With a focus on continuous improvement and adapting to the evolving needs of a global society, Hyde Park Central School District strives to empower its community to achieve their full potential and embrace the opportunities of an interconnected world.

Company Description

The Hyde Park Central School District, located in the scenic Hudson Valley of New York, is a public school system dedicated to fostering a dynamic and supportive learning environment for all students. Serving the town of Hyde Park and portions of neighboring communities, the district encompasses multiple schools committed to academic excellence, personal growth, and the development of responsible citizens. With a focus on continuous improvement and adapting to the evolving needs of a global society, Hyde Park Central School District strives to empower its community to achieve their full potential and embrace the opportunities of an interconnected world.