Safe Schools Officer Full-time, 10-month

PPosition Title:   Safe Schools Officer   - 10-month or 12-month
 
Reports To:       Lead Safe Schools Officer(s) and the Director of Safe Schools
 
Position Goal:    Under supervision, performs routine safety and security duties throughout the District by, among other things, maintaining high visibility on school property to prevent and respond to situations that place at risk the safety of District students, personnel, and property. Under supervision and direction, conducts and coordinates investigations of violations of district rules and policies within jurisdictional limits of the Reading School District, according to law. Under supervision, performs a variety of administrative and technical duties with regard to student attendance rules and policies.
 
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  Other duties may be assigned.
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following fundamental duties:

1. The primary function of the position is the performance of routine safety and security to safeguard and protect students, personnel, and property of the Reading School District.
2. Enforces the rules and regulations of the Reading School District by patrolling the district buildings and grounds to safeguard and protect the personnel, students, and property against tampering, safety violations, stealing, use of drugs/alcohol, weapons, littering, loitering or any other misconduct.
3. Conducts patrol inspections of doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure.
4. Confronts unauthorized persons for questioning, routes or detains them or calls police for assistance, according to established emergency action plan.
5. Sounds fire signal to alert fire department and school personnel in the event of a fire.
6. Stays alert for irregular or unusual conditions or activities, fire, and safety hazards, potential for theft, violations of drug and alcohol laws.
7. Checks for unauthorized personnel on Reading School District property. Has a plan of action against potential harm to personnel, students, and visitors of the Reading School District.
8. Assists in any follow-up investigation being conducted by the District, including interviewing.
9. Follows assigned procedures for maintaining, and signing-in/out of all /district issued equipment and reports any problems with said equipment when appropriate.
10. Is expected to handle duties or responsibilities as they arise, with the approval of the proper authority.
11. Is prompt and on time with regard to his/her assigned work schedule, meetings, or other functions.
12. Is constantly alert for irregular or unusual conditions or activities.
13. Is aware and is always planning against potential harm to personnel or students or visitors of the Reading School District.
14. Permits only authorized materials to enter in or out of the premises.
15. Changes locks on student lockers.
16. Monitors and reviews security system and electronic video equipment.
17. Operates digital and video cameras.
18. Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.  This job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of responsibilities and that management may revise it at any time.
19. Must hold / pass all certification requirements established by the District or law, noted below

 
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
 
None
 
 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 
 
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Associates Degree or Advanced Degree Preferred
Previous Law Enforcement, Military or Security Experience Preferred
 
 
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:  
 
Valid Pennsylvania Drivers License preferred
CPR/First Aid/AED, or eligible to obtain certification
Crisis prevention and intervention response training/certification as determined by RSD  
NASRO Basic School Resource Officer Course or an equivalent course as determined by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) (PA’s Act 67 (2019)) – or eligible to complete prior to entering upon the duties of the position
 
 
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
 
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
 

1. Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.
2. Must be courteous and able to deal effectively with people.
3. Ability to communicate clearly and consciously- both verbally and in writing.
4. Bilingual Spanish/English an asset, but not required  

 
 
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
 

1. Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply by 10’s and 100’s.
2. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions for practical situations.

 
 
REASONING ABILITY:
 

1. Ability to gather, assemble, analyze, evaluate and use facts and evidence.
2. Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
3. Ability to give written and verbal directions to others.
4. Ability to operate and maintain equipment used.
5. Ability to work independently.
6. Ability to use good judgment.
7. Ability to analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action.
8. Ability to interpret and apply school rules and regulations.
9. Ability to maintain security or confidential information.
10. Ability to recognize and report hazards and apply safe work methods.

 
 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

1. Ability to sit at a desk/table for limited periods of time and to talk or hear and operate a computer.
2. Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, and stoop for extended periods of time.
3. Ability required to intervene in physical disputes.
4. Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and subsequent fitness for duty evaluations if such is recommended by the administration.

 
 
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
 

1. Ability to work as a member of a team.
2. Must be cooperative, congenial and service-oriented.
3. Must be able to provide accurate written accounts or verbal statements of observed incidences or reports, upon request.
4. Must have proven interpersonal skills.
5. Must establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
6. Auditory acuity to be able to use telephone and greet visitors.
7. Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
8. Must have a safe driving record, if any record
9. May be required to travel.
10. Must pass background investigation.
11. Must attend required trainings and/or conferences.
12. Ability to complete mandatory overtime assignments, with notice.

 
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
 
The employee works inside the school/office building and outside: sometimes in uncomfortably warm, cold, or inclement weather.
 
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
 
Full-time 12-month or 10-month non-exempt position. Salary and benefits determined by appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
 
 
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.
 
 
Approved By:  Jesse Leisawitz/Jennifer O’Brien/Dr. Yamil Sanchez      Date:  2/2020                                                 Date:  
Revised By:    Jesse Leisawitz/Jennifer O’Brien/Dr. Yamil Sanchez      Date:  2/2020
 
The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the school district administrator designated as immediate supervisor of the position, of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
 
 
 
The Reading School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service
organization.