Substitute Security Guard

School Security GuardThe Derry Area School District is seeking qualified candidates for the position of "School Security Guard". Qualified candidates must meet or exceed the following qualifications and be able to perform the associated duties:The candidate is licensed under 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 61 Subch. A (relating to Uniform Firearms Act), with certain exceptions defined below; The candidate has successfully completed and is currently certified under Act 235 of 1974, known as the Lethal Weapons Training Act, with certain exceptions defined below; and The school security guard has satisfied the background check requirements under Sections 111 and 111.1 of the Public School Code and 23 Pa.C.S. § 6344 (relating to employees having contact with children; adoptive and foster parents). Active law enforcement officers are exempt from the training requirements for school security guards under (1) and (2) above upon presentation of evidence to the school entity or nonpublic school of their completion of the training requirements under 53 Pa.C.S. Ch. 21 Subch. D (relating to municipal police education and training). Retired law enforcement officers are exempt from the training requirements for school security guards under (1) and (2) above if the retired officer: (a) complies with Section 8.1 of Act 235 of 1974 (Lethal Weapons Training Act); or (b) has been issued a firearm training and qualification card under Section 5 of Act 79 of 2005 (Retired Law Enforcement Identification Act). Must successfully complete the Basic School Resource Officer Course of Instruction offered by NASRO or an equivalent course of instruction approved by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD).Responsibilities:Security personnel will actively engage in supporting students in order for them to be successful in the classroom and school communityThe role of a school security guard is physically demanding as they are the first line of defense to defuse and de-escalate student misconduct and/or serious incidents and must respond urgentlyFulfill duties associated with the post assigned as part of the school's comprehensive security plan; maintain an orderly post and remain at the post at all times unless otherwise directed by a supervisorActively respond to incidents, fights or other issues in the school that threaten the safety of students, staff, and/or guests utilizing Safety Care skills up to and including momentary physical intervention if warranted by the safety riskPatrol (foot or mobile) and monitor school property for unauthorized personsMonitor interior and exterior door security throughout the buildingIf needed, redirect or escort from propertyReport unusual activity or suspicions of safety issues to the School Safety and Security Coordinator or building administrator in a timely fashionComplete proper documentation related to incident reports and misconduct reportsProduce and deliver reports upon request by the School Safety and Security CoordinatorAssist with the organization and distribution of student lockers and locker searchesMonitor school grounds and school entrances to ensure only authorized personnel and authorized visitors access the school; if assigned to the main entrance, ensure all guests follow visitor protocol and triage visitor requestsActively participate in professional development training to ensure ongoing growth and to advance skillsAs assigned, monitor the student entry and dismissal process to ensure safety Including but not limited to leading traffic control at Grandview for student arrival and dismissalBuild positive and professional relationships with students and leverage those relationships to establish and maintain productive and safe learning environments and common areas of the buildingBuild positive and professional relationships with all district staff, including other district school security guardsExercise dignity and respect when interacting with students at all timesLead efforts to de-escalate inappropriate student behaviors and assist students with maximizing their time on task in classroomsServe as a primary participant in emergency response during crisis situations including but not limited to fire, tornado and active shooter incidentsMaintain a positive working relationship with local police in accordance with the memorandum of understanding with Derry Borough Police and the Pennsylvania State PoliceMust be able to utilize Microsoft Office and Google Office electronic software. Any other duties assigned by the School Safety and Security Coordinator. Derry Area School District