SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION:

Responsible for the safety and security of the students, staff and facilities.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Patrols assigned areas and remain alert for disturbances, safety hazards, traffic violators, suspicious acts and/or persons, and other unusual conditions. 

 Enforces all authorized laws, rules and regulations.

 Performs building security and safety checks. 

 Assists staff in quelling disturbances.

 Receives complaints and makes appropriate preliminary investigations. 

 Ensures the physical security of buildings and property.

 Performs parking and traffic control duties.

 Enforces center pass policy.

 Provides escort service as directed.

 Assists the center in every effort necessary to achieve its OMS goals, as well as ensuring that the Zero Tolerance Policy is strictly adhered to.

 Promotes a positive work environment demonstrating career success standards and core values.

 Models appropriate behaviors, mentors students and monitors both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

 Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal

 Knowledge of law enforcement procedures

 Basic knowledge of riot, crowd control procedures and proven ability to appropriately intervene in physical altercations

 Excellent interpersonal, mediation, and problem solving skills

 Ability to work with large groups of students, including students with special needs

 Proficient in the use of computer software such as MSWord, Excel and Outlook, etc.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS/EXPERIENCE:

 High School Diploma or GED.

 Six months experience in a security or work-related capacity preferred.

 Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. 

 Encouraged to obtain valid commercial Driver’s License Class B with passenger endorsement within first year of hire.