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Security Patroller |
8670 |
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14 |
| Under general supervision, performs
regular mobile and foot patrol of Montgomery County Public
Schools' buildings and grounds. An employee in this class
is responsible during evening and night hours and on weekends
and holidays for the continuous monitoring of school facilities
and the reporting of suspicious incidents requiring attention.
Alertness, good judgment, and ability to work under varying
climatic conditions are required. |
| Considerable knowledge of security
patrol procedures; knowledge of the occupational
hazards
involved in security work. Ability to understand and
carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability
to prepare
clear and concise reports. Ability to analyze situations
quickly and objectively and determine proper course
of
action, handling situations firmly, courteously, and
tactfully. Ability to operate two-way radio and other
technical equipment related to patrolling. Ability
to learn the nuances of a varity of alarm systems
and security system data, and MCPS Security Division
policies and regulations. Good oral and written communications
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. |
| Completion of high school and considerable
responsible work experience. Mobile patrol experience,
including use of radio communications equipment preferred.
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. |
| Possession of a valid Maryland Class
C driver's license or equivalent. |
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(Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and
frequent climbing.) Ability to complete duties involving
extended standing, walking, stair climbing, exposure to
inclement weather and related patrol activities. |
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(Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Normal
work schedule requires evening, night hours, weekend and
holiday work. Reasonable overtime required. |
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Yes |
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Performs mobile and foot security patrol, of school
grounds and facilities; responds to radio dispatch calls
from the security monitor located at Lincoln Center.
Reports occurrences of fire, theft, accidents, trespassing,
and other unusual occurrences to appropriate school
official as directed. May support police officers in
the apprehension of suspected offenders on Montgomery
County Public Schools' property at their request and
direction. Analyzes security situations and quickly
determines proper course of action Responds to incidents
on MCPS property, checks interior and exterior of buildings
as appropriate. Summons appropriate staff to scene.
Gathers and documents facts for report to supervisor.
Performs related work as required.
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7/74
6/75, 3/87,
7/92, 4/97, 5/97, 7/06
7/06 |
This description may be changed at any time.
Note: A general guide to class description, which includes
definitions of standard terms used, is considered an integral
part of this description and is available
from the Office of Human Resources. |
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