Campus Security Director jobs in New London, CT

East Lyme Public Schools
Position Description

Position Title: Campus Safety and Security Staff

Department: Campus Security

Reports To: Director of Security

Prepared By: Assistant Superintendent and Director of Safety and Security

Approved By: Superintendent - June 2017

Job Category:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintain confidentiality of records, knowledge of events, student and staff associated information.
2. Ensure a safe atmosphere for the students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
3. Follow and maintain accurate sign-in/sign-out procedures in schools.
4. Report any suspicious activity that compromises faculty, staff, student, and visitor safety to the

administration.

5. Assist in monitoring school grounds and buildings.
6. Ensure that completed student observation reports are submitted to the appropriate administrators.
7. Assist in conducting investigations of prohibitive/criminal behavior as directed by the Director of

Security.

8. Maintain familiarity with all East Lyme Board of Education, state, and federal policies, statutes, and
court decisions.

9. Follow work schedules that achieve maximum effectiveness of department objectives.
10. Ensure the confidentiality/integrity of the security department report writing and record keeping

system.

11. Assist in the security coverage for all athletic and other student or public events.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School/GED equivalent or higher education
2. Strong Communication Skills
3. First Aid, CPR, and self-defense training
4. Ability to work flexible hours (some weekend and night-time hours)
5. Law enforcement/corrections experience

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• security and fire procedures

• relevant social service and law enforcement agencies

ABILITY TO:

• respond calmly in dangerous or potential crisis situations

• operate communication equipment including telephones, cell phones and portable radios.

• participate in and successfully complete required training programs.

• use a computer for word processing, data entry, email and preparation of reports.

• use and monitor surveillance equipment.

• apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field.

• establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.

• communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all

district requirements and Board of Education policies.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure

manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively with administrators, staff, parents and students.

REASONING SKILLS:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited

standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule

form.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; walk and stand; travel from

building to other sites. May be required to intervene in physical confrontations and crisis intervention. Specific

vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust

focus. The employee is required to be able to hear conversations in quiet environments.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while

performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works inside and outside. The employee must be able to

meet deadlines within constraints. The employee has the abililty to work irregular or extended work hours while

performing the duties of this job. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being of students and staff.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American 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.