Safety and Security Assistant Pool

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Occupations

Security Guards Security Management Specialists First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers

Industries

Elementary and Secondary Schools Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)Administration of Education Programs

Safety and Security Assistant PoolThis position provides a proactive means of meeting the safety and security of the students, staff, and the community within the school. The Safety and Security Assistant provides support and assists the staff and administrative personnel in maintaining a safe and orderly school environment.

Essential Functions:

Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students, and community members
Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
Ability to report to work daily and on timeAbility to organize, supervise, coordinate, and establish priorities of tasks to be completed
Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions
Ability to communicate courteously and tactfully with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely manner
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to perform duties in all types of weather conditions
Ability to stand and walk for an undetermined length of timeAbility to demonstrate skills necessary to effectively perform in this position specifically the ability to effectively address school disciplinary problems and the ability to relate well with adolescents, teachers, and counselors
Ability to demonstrate the skills necessary with appropriate training to effectively use technologically based security platforms daily
Possess excellent time management skills and ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibility in a challenging, fast-paced professional environment and be flexible in work responsibilities and hours
Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary's County Public School System

Duties and Responsibilities:

Monitors bus duty and students arriving, and leaving the school
Patrols all school grounds including parking lots and sports fields and assists with parking and/or driving violations occurring on school grounds (may require utilization of a campus security vehicle)
Perimeter checks of all doors and windows
Screens and scans students and visitors to prevent the introduction of illicit contraband and/or weapons on campus
Intervenes in student altercations occurring on school grounds in accordance with Maryland Education Article 7-307 and all policies and regulations pertaining to the use of force and restraint for students
Implements the daily operation of the school security vestibule to include technological systems to support the visitor management system, security camera surveillance system, and access control systems
Follows all security and emergency procedures and assists with all emergency responses
Monitors late arriving students and escort them to class as needed
Monitors students during change of classes
Monitors students in hallways and checks for hall passes
Monitors hallways to ensure the safe and orderly conduct of students
Retrieves and escorts students to and from various locations when necessary
Monitors the cafeteria during breakfast and lunch as needed to ensure the safety of students
Monitors restrooms and locker rooms to ensure the safety and security of the students
Assists with the investigation of incidents impacting safety and security as needed
Intervenes in physical altercations occurring on campus
Assists in the de-escalation and the restraint of students, as needed
Writes school incident reports according to school guidelines
Monitors the movement and the transfer of students attending satellite campuses as needed
Assists in the monitoring of the in-school intervention center for students as needed
Provides security support for school athletic events, assemblies, and other school functions
Monitors the student crime solvers program and assists students with reporting of information
Attends all Safety and Security Assistant meetings and trainings as assigned
Reports any violations of law to appropriate school personnel
Reports unusual activities or unauthorized persons on campus to school administrator
Performs security duties during school functions and activities; and
Completes daily school safety and security checklist and other forms as required
Performs other related and non-related job duties as assigned
Obtain and maintain the following required annual certifications and/or required annual training provided during the duty day to maintain the position of Safety and Security Assistant:

Maryland Model School Security Employee Training Program in accordance with the Maryland Education Article 7-1508 (Maryland Safe to Learn Act of 2018 - 70 hours); Certification in de-escalation and restraint (Crisis Prevention Institute Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training - 8 hours); Certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid training (2 hours); Mental health first aid for adolescents (2 hours) Response to emergency school events, specifically the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Introduction to Incident Command Systems - IS-100.C (2 Hours)

Qualifications

Required: High School Diploma or GEDForty-eight (48) semester credits or two (2) years of experience in a security field Obtain and maintain the Maryland Model School Security Employee Training Program within one (1) year of employment (Department works with incumbent on dates MD provides) Must possess a valid driver's license with no more than four (4) Maryland current points. The applicant must not be convicted, pleaded guilty or nolo contendere, or received a probation before judgment or stet docket entry for any alcohol or controlled substances offense under federal or state law for a minimum of five (5) years prior to the use of a Board-owned vehicle. (Board Policy EEBA)

Preferred:

Advanced training and/or college coursework relating to safety and security and behavior modifications with adolescents
Term of Employment: Full-time ten-month position
Salary Grade Range: The salary for this position will be based on the EASMC-ESP salary schedule for ten-month seven-hour employees – Range 9.Bargaining Unit Eligibility: EASMC-ESPUpdated 07.2024, 5.2025

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Level

MidL4

Location

Leonardtown, MD

Occupation

Security Guards

Industry

Elementary and Secondary Schools

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