Civilian Security

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Ability to complete assigned duties with minimum supervision
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written directions
• Ability to communicate and maintain good working relationships with District 186 staff, students, parents, and public
• Be punctual and regular in attendance

Physical demands: Must pass pre-placement agility/fit for duty exam with MOHA

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Become acquainted with the school's evacuation plan, to include your involvement in the plan, as well as the school's fire and security alarm systems
• Become acquainted with the school's "School Safety/Crisis Management Plan", to include your involvement/responsibilities with the plan
• Monitor school and grounds, to include parking lots, for unauthorized persons trespassing, illegal activities, and students not in possession of a pass
• Monitor all exterior doors and ensure that only the doors that have been identified to be unlocked are unlocked, and exterior doors that should be locked are locked
• Remain at your assigned area of responsibility, as designated by the school principal or his/her designee
• Monitor student movement and activities before, during, and after school, to include hallways, parking lots, commons area, cafeteria, bus, and vehicles loading and unloading
• Responsible and accountable to uphold and enforce Springfield Public Schools policies and procedures, protect lives and property, and maintain peace and order within the school community; be supportive of the school and school district's policies and procedures
• Responsible for reporting, investigating, and documenting the results of any school incident, which will be completed on the "School Incident Form"
• Work closely with the School Safety Officer (SSO) assigned to your school, and be proactive in your approach to possible incidents/problems within the school community
• Assist in managing discipline, escort students as necessary
• Establish and maintain a working relationship with students, teachers, parents, and others in attendance at all after-school activities when assigned
• Conduct security surveys and school safety assessment audits within the school community, as directed by the Coordinator of Safety and Security for the District or the school principal or his/her designee
• Attend and successfully complete all required training, including in-service training, CPI training, and other classes and seminars required or requested to attend
• When requested, prepare and submit detailed reports, memorandums, and letters, dealing with security and safety issues within your school community and/or school district
• Report to work at the designated time, do not abuse sick leave, and maintain a professional appearance and good physical conditioning
• Perform other security and safety duties as assigned by the coordinator of safety and security or the school principal or his/her designee