School Safety Officer

School Safety Officer

Location : Yazoo City School District

Work Days : 187 Days 10 Month Employee

Report To : Chief of Campus Police

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Position Overview :

We believe that all students can achieve at the highest levels and are committed to providing opportunities that will permit all students to do so. YCMSD School Safety Officers will provide safe and orderly working environments, which will motivate instructional and support personnel to strive for superior performance to provide the best possible opportunities for student growth and development, both educationally and personally. To accomplish this, we need inspiring leaders who :

• Are passionate about student achievement and campus safe.
• Believe that the urgency of closing this gap is too great to accept excuses of any kind.
• Motivate and support their teachers and staff while holding all adults in the building accountable for ensuring student and staff safety.

Job Responsibilities :

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and / or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

Management and Operations :

Ensure a safe and nurturing environment for students, staff, and families; Comply with all state and federal laws, policies, and collective bargaining agreements.

Family and Community Engagement :

Actively advocate for and engage family and community; Strengthen teacher and staff capacity to cultivate and sustain meaningful partnerships with families of diverse backgrounds and with community members that support student achievement and student well-being; and Manage partnerships.

Job Expectations :

Are focused on results and have proven success in increasing student achievement and adult performance in an educational setting; Influence and motivate others to reach their potential; Are solution-oriented and creative problem solvers with experience in data analysis and creating and managing systems; Set high expectations and communicate them to a variety of stakeholders; Understand, communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures; Continually reflect and seek feedback to improve their practice; Have demonstrated perseverance in their career and education; Thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure, and change-oriented environment; and Possess strong pedagogical skills and are highly effective at coaching adults.

Qualifications :

Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent. At least three (3) years successful as a security officer and show evidence of successful experience working with students Hold and maintain a valid driver's license. Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative. Exhibit a personality that demonstrate interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing using proper grammar and vocabulary. Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities, with reasonable accommodation.