| A position in this classification
is assigned to the high school to assist the administration
in maintaining a safe and secure learning atmosphere
for staff and students. Major job responsibilities
include
supervision and leadership of the security team and investigation
of criminal incidents on school property. Assists
with student mediation. Provides reports to principal
and director of school security as requested. Assists
school leadership team in developing and implemeting
security
procedures.
Directs the security team when implementing Code Red/Blue
emergency
procedures.
Assists with investigations of serious incidents.
Under supervision
of
the principal
or designee, assists in controlling
access to buildings and grounds by unauthorized persons,
and
in assuring that students report to their assigned instructional
areas. |
| This position requires knowledge of all of the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS) to include commitment to students, knowledge of job, professionalism, interpersonal, communication, organization, and problem solving. Knowledge of procedures and practices
for ensuring the safety and welfare of others. Knowledge
of behavior management techniques. Demonstrated knowledge
of investigative and security procedures. Must know,
or
have the ability to rapidly acquire specific knowledge
of school and MCPS policies and procedures on student
attendance, suspension, student involvement, and standards
of student behavior. Excellent ability to communicate
effectively with students and staff, including ability
to gain the cooperation and support of others to
achieve
desired results. Ability to understand the role of each
staff member having responsibility for student attendance,
behavior, and building security. Ability to work harmoniously
with staff and students and to perform assigned tasks
under general supervision. Ability to complete investigatory
and other reports and maintain security and related
records.
Excellent oral communication and human relations skills.
Ability
to work with students, teachers, school
leadership staff, governmental and community members,
demonstrating these core competencies described in
the Supporting Services Professional Growth System:
commitment to students, knowledge of job, professionalism,
interpersonal, communication and organization skills,
and problem solving competencies.
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| Associate's degree or equivalent
in criminology, law enforcement, or related fields. Bachelor's
degree desirable. Experience in work involving the welfare
and safety of students or others, preferably in an educational
environment. Experience in investigation and safety and
security of persons and property, preferably as a police
officer. Experience in supervising staff. Other combinations
of applicable education, training, and experience which
provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary
to perform effectively in the position may be considered. |
| First aid and CPR certification.
Certification by the Maryland Police Training Commission
desirable. |
(Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and
frequent climbing.) Ability to intervene in fights and
to apprehend and detain persons. Ability to spend long
periods of time
walking and standing and to complete security patrol duties.
Ability to patrol outdoors in inclement and
extreme weather conditions.
|
|
(Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Required
to work flexible hours, including weekends, as assigned
by the principal to provide maximum security coverage.
Required to occasionally work overtime. Required to wear
the designated security uniform. |
|
Investigates all criminal incidents on school property
and prepares a written report for the principal's action.
Advises the principal on all school security-related
matters such as handling money, fire hazards, etc.
Maintains
a high profile to discourage disruptive acts.
Covers
evening and weekend school activities.
Provides surveillance
of suspected problem areas.
Provides day-to-day supervision
and leadership of the security assistant(s) and provides
guidance assistance to them in the more difficult situations.
Provides training for all security team members.
Assists the administration with staff and student security
awareness programs.
Patrols school building and grounds.
Acts as a liaison between the administration and emergency
service agencies.
Represents the school in criminal
court cases.
Patrols the local school community.
Assists
feeder schools with security problems.
Registers vehicles
and assigns parking permits.
Operates security equipment
such as two-way radio, metal detector, etc.
Performs
related work as required. |
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10/96,
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