Security Specialist II, Durango School District, 1.0 FTE

Durango School District is accepting applications for a Security Specialist II 8 hours per day Monday - Friday 9 : 30 am - 6 : 00 pm working under the School Safety and Security Department. This position is based out of Durango High School however may serve at other locations. Includes full benefits and begins ASAP.

Job Title : Security Specialist II Pay Grade : Managerial / Technical

Job Family : Safety and Security FLSA Status : Non-exempt

Department : Safety and Security Prepared Date : May 27 2017; rev. 9 / 09 / 22

Typical Work Year : 9-12 months

SUMMARY : Maintain the safety and security of the students and campus before during and after school foster an optimal learning environment and act as a deterrent to unsafe or poor behavior by providing high visibility throughout the school; walking and surveying hallways common areas grounds and parking lots; monitoring group dynamics in order to identify potential fights and gang or hazardous activities; intervening in verbal and physical encounters among the students; defusing hostile situations; and enforcing safe school policies regarding weapons tobacco illegal substances traffic rules dress code etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned. Frequencies and percentages may vary based on whether the incumbent is assigned duties inside or outside the school building.

• Discuss / immediate infractions with students provide written accounts of unacceptable behavior / incidents to administrators and assist with assignment of disciplinary measures as necessary. Report unsafe conditions and potential health and safety hazards to administrators and / or maintenance.
• Monitor students during the lunch hour inside and outside of the building.
• Investigate to identify students engaging in inappropriate behaviors when required. May include talking to and questioning students regarding attendance and / or discipline matters to include written reports reporting discipline incidents.
• Maintain video surveillance integrity and monitor when appropriate to assess threats and potential hazardous dynamics / situations.
• Participate in Threat Assessments as requested.
• Direct traffic entering and leaving the parking lot monitor curbside parking to assure safe and convenient parking for buses and / or assist students locked out of cars.
• Attend and participate in security meetings and training.
• Retrieve students from class at the request of administration and escort them to specified locations.
• Assist visitors and check for visitor passes. Verify Student Identification (student badges) upon entry into the school campus. Request identification of non-students provide directions and / or escort off campus if necessary.
• May provide security at sporting events and extracurricular activities outside of school hours including evenings and weekends.
• Assist administrators staff students and building visitors during drills and crisis situations (drills evacuations lockdowns secure / lockouts weapons / contraband control bomb threats.)
• Communicate with SROs and local law enforcement regarding student and / or property matters.
• Provide monthly safety and security metrics to include property logs to the Lead Security Specialist.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING : High School diploma. Courses in psychology and / or social studies equivalent to 2 years of college preferred. Direct experience in school security and / or law enforcement academy military security military corrections training or other applicable training preferred. SRP / SRM trained. Safe2Tell trained. Threat Assessment trained.

EXPERIENCE : Experience in the security field such as police department or security guard public / private school or university security technician or specialist preferred.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS : CPI certified. ICS100Sca and IS362 certified. Valid CO drivers license required; CPR / First Aid / AED certifications preferred at hire.

TECHNICAL SKILLS KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES :

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE :

Durango School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race color sex religion national origin ancestry creed age marital status sexual orientation genetic information disability or need for special education services in admissions access to treatment or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates or any other applicable status protected by federal state or locallaw. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures contact Laura Galido Compliance Officer Durango School District 281 Sawyer Drive Durango CO 81303 or the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education 1244 Spear Boulevard Suite 310 Denver CO 80204-3582 .

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

CCTV,Low Voltage,Network Management,IDS,Computer Networking,Field Service,ICD Coding,Military Experience,Security,Security System Experience,Information Security,Troubleshooting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1