Security Officer - Part-Time

Security Officer - Part-Time

The North Penn School District seeks to develop a community that values and adapts to diversity. We strive to acknowledge, respect, understand, and celebrate the dynamics of racial and cultural differences. Through the development of culturally proficient staff, the establishment of structures that promote equitable opportunities, and partnerships with families and students, our School District will create an environment of respect where all members of the school community are empowered to learn, grow, and appreciate one another. We look forward to your interest!

Under the supervision of the Coordinator of Safe Schools and Emergency Management, the Security Officer ensures the safety of all students, staff, and visitors, and safeguards district property. This role focuses on supporting in maintaining school order, assisting building administration with daily operations and school events, and fostering positive relationships within the learning community.

Essential Functions:

• Provides protection to all persons and safeguards the property and facilities of the North Penn School District within the assigned building
• Provides service to any student, staff member, or visitor in need of assistance or information
• Provides immediate service to students, staff, or visitors when serious disturbances occur
• Enforces rules and regulations regarding vehicular movement on campus when applicable
• Assists in the enforcement of all school regulations and policies
• Investigates misdemeanors that are discovered or reported on the premises
• Recommends to the appropriate administrators the need to summon local municipal police
• Assists in municipal police investigations
• Maintains daily records and logs appropriate to the security police function
• Follows the responsibilities and duties listed in the North Penn School District guidelines for security staff
• Perform other security of safety tasks as assigned or directed

Education and/or Certification Required:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Police training preferred
• Previous Law Enforcement, Military, or Security Experience Preferred
• Valid PA driver's license

Experience Needed:

• Previous police, security, and child supervision/experience preferred
• Practiced customer service and verbal de-escalation skills
• Knowledge of: NPSD Student Code of Conduct desirable. Basic methods of providing site security and safety. Procedures of local police departments.

Requisite Skills:

• Demonstrates sound judgment, decision-making skills, and leadership abilities
• Strong communication skills - both verbal and in writing
• Excellent interpersonal skills; be cooperative, congenial, and service-oriented, and able to deal effectively with people
• Must establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Must be able to provide accurate written accounts or verbal statements of observed incidents or reports, upon request
• Strong teamwork and collaboration with colleagues and administration
• Solid attendance and punctuality
• Ability to: Speak clearly and distinctly. Gather, analyze, evaluate, and use facts and evidence. Follow written and verbal directions. Give written and verbal directions to others. Operate and maintain the equipment used. Work independently. Use good judgment. Analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action. Interpret and apply school rules and regulations. Maintain security or confidential information. Complete mandatory overtime assignments, with notice. Work in an environment with frequent interruptions Intervene in physical disputes Work as a member of a team. Keep up with fast-paced environments and multitasking.

ADA Compliance: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of this position.

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary Light work Medium work Heavy work Very heavy work
• Sedentary: involves sitting most of the time. Incumbent should be able to exert up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.
• Light work: If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the individual sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. The incumbent should be able to exert up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Medium work: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects.
• Heavy work: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 100 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.
• Very heavy work: The incumbent should be able to exert in excess of 100 lbs of force occasionally, and in excess of 50 lbs of force frequently, and in excess of 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.