Distinguishing Features of the Class:
These duties involve responsibility for
ensuring the safety of students and staff, maintaining order, and protecting
school property during an assigned shift.
The School Security Officer prevents unauthorized, illegal, or forceful
entry and damage to school buildings and grounds. Employees may be required to work during and
after regular school hours, summers, and holidays. Employees in this position exercise a great
deal of independent judgment in carrying out details of this work, especially
in emergency situations. This position
reports directly to the school principal or designee. Does related work as required.
Typical Work Activities:
Provides entryway security for the school district staff,
students, and building at the High/Middle School campus
Prevents unauthorized visitors from entering school
buildings and/or loitering on school grounds
Monitors and records legal and illegal student absences,
tardiness, and truancy
Prepares reports and assists in special assignments as
directed
Uses computer applications or other automated systems such
as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, email, and database software in
performing work assignments
Informs counselors, parents, teachers, and school
administrators of student behavior problems
Periodically monitors building-wide security
Makes recommendations to correct security issues
Assists in handling emergency disciplinary matters
Full Performance, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal
Characteristics: Good knowledge of the
principles, practices, and techniques employed in establishing and maintaining
building security; knowledge of school policies and procedures; skill in
observing and detecting unusual occurrences or behavior; ability to respond
effectively and appropriately during emergencies; working knowledge of
applicable laws regarding school safety, student absenteeism, and truancy;
ability to perform duties in accordance with established school policy; ability
to use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar,
e-mail;, and database software; ability to establish and maintain effective
working relations with students, parents, school personnel, and the general
public; ability to maintain records and prepare written reports; initiative;
sound judgment; tact; courtesy.
Minimum Qualifications:
Open-Competitive:
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school
equivalency diploma and at least five (5) years of experience as a Police
Officer, Deputy Sheriff or law enforcement officer.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Candidate must obtain NYSED clearance based on fingerprint and criminal
history background check as required by the SAVE legislation prior to
appointment.
Must attend annual training through the School resource
Officer Association.
Possession of a valid NYS Pistol Permit if the position
requires possession and carry of a firearm.
This description is a representative summary of the major
responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this job
title. Any one position may not involve
all of the specified duties nor are the listed examples exhaustive. Incumbents may be requested to perform
related tasks other than those stated herein.
Civil Service Jurisdictional Classification: Competitive
Revised:
08/02/13
08/31/18
ALLEGANY COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT
