AZTEC MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Substitute Safety Specialist

Job Description

Job Summary: 

To maintain the security and safety of the student body, faculty and staff. Patrol campus and maintain security of buildings and grounds.

Reports To: Safety Supervisor

Qualifications

1. High School diploma or GED required.
2. Private security or public police experience preferred including knowledge of school and local laws
3. (including search and seizure).
4. Valid Driver’s license and Car Insurance.
5. Basic First Aid knowledge preferred.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of security procedures.
7. Demonstrate aptitude for successful completion of the task assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide a safe, secure environment for students, staff and guests on campus.
2. Establish and maintain good rapport with students, staff and community members.
3. Helps to create and maintain a working relationship with the local police and fire and rescue departments.
4. Assist in development and implementation of action plans to provide a safe environment and immediate response to imminent threats of violence, criminal incidents, emergency medical incidents, auto accidents and others.
5. Regulate student’s behavior on campus, in cafeterias, restrooms, parking lots and other open areas.
6. Assist with controlling classroom disturbances or acts of defiance. Request assistance from school administration and/or police when necessary.
7. Detain students suspected of narcotics, tobacco, or alcoholic infractions.
8. Investigate, review, and report to school administration and local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, as appropriate, on accidents, incidents and violations of law.
9. Patrol and confront unauthorized persons for questioning and checking for passes and identification cards as needed.
10. Assist law enforcement officers as directed by school administration.
11. Direct traffic and parking on campus; check vehicles for proper parking authorization; determine if vehicles are parked in restricted areas.
12. Follow district policies and administrative rules and regulations.
13. Maintain proper paperwork/reports to ensure all complaints filed with law enforcement have been signed off by the principal or their designated representative.
14. Ensure doors/gates are locked and opened at designated times determined by principal.
15. Supervise and patrol assigned school activities.
16. Observe and report violations of safety and health codes.
17. Demonstrate problem solving and responsible decision making skills.
18. Maintain and project professional appearance as it relates to job performance.
19. Patrol after school events as needed.
20. Assume fire alarm responsibilities as assigned by principal.
21. Monitor security surveillance equipment to protect facilities and assets.
22. Maintain confidentiality with sensitive matters.
23. Be flexible and able to prioritize tasks and maintain accurate and detailed records.
24. Report to work on time and work no less than 8 hours per day.
25. Work independently with very little supervision.
26. Ability to deescalate students/parents/staff; listening/visiting with them about their concerns prior to them meeting with administrators.
27. May be required to travel from campus to campus occasionally, and perform other related functions/duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Note:  This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Confidentiality 

Due to the sensitive nature of this position and access to safety and security information, the highest degree of confidentiality is required.

Special Instructions

No firearms will be authorized or carried at any time in the performance of these duties.

Qualification Requirement

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 eligible individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

 Please see Qualifications

Communication and Language Skills

• Ability to read and analyze and interpret technical procedures.  
• Ability to effectively present information and direct others while preforming safety duties. 
• Ability to effectively respond to questions from staff, students, peers and community.

Other Skills and Responsibilities

• Must know how to properly operate, or be willing to learn to operate, multi-media equipment including current technology as needed.
• Must be able to work within various degrees of noise and temperature. 
• Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. 
• Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision. 
• May work under stressful conditions on occasions.

• General knowledge of safety in operation of motor vehicle and gator.
• Must possess knowledge of universal hygiene precautions (blood borne pathogens, body fluids, etc.)
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, peers and community; ability to communicate clearly and concisely.  
• Ability to use computers and other technology to accomplish job responsibilities.  
• Ability to perform tasks quickly and efficiently and follow verbal directions.  
• Ability to work around congested areas.  
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule around job responsibilities. After hours work may be required. 

Analytical and Reasoning Ability 

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.  
• Ability to interpret and follow a variety of technical instructions in written, verbal or diagram form, and deal with abstract variables.

Temperaments 

• Ability to teach others, work with people and influence people in their opinions, attitudes, and judgments.  
• Ability to perform a variety of duties.  
• Ability to work with people who express conflicting opinions.  
• Ability to solve problems, make sound judgments and reach conclusions.  
• Ability to express personal feelings professionally, and perform effectively under stress.

Physical Attributes

Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds), climbing stairs, reaching, squatting, kneeling, having full mobility of fingers/hands, and walking several hours per day in hallways and outside, unless ADA accommodations have been mutually agreed on and does not create an undue hardship upon the district.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  The employee must possess and maintain a current driver’s license. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff.  The employee is directly responsible for the District Payroll within the established timeline.

Certificates, Licenses, and Training

• Must possess or be eligible to obtain a valid driver’s license
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain basic first aid and CPI training.

Terms of Employment  

• Appropriate placement on the AMSD Salary Schedule. Salary and work year to be established by the Board.
• 8 hours per day; 185 contract days per year

Evaluation

Performance of duties will be evaluated at least annually in accordance with Aztec School Board Policy 

Physical Rating Level

This position will require the employee to function at a “Medium” physical capacity as defined by Worker’s Compensation Statutes.  “Medium” physical capacity indicates the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally or up to 25 pounds frequently. 

Physical Requirement Details

Definitions: R = Rarely = 1% to 9% of a 7.5 hour work day

O = Occasionally = 10% to 33% of a 7.5 hour work day

F = Frequently = 34% to 66% of a 7.5 hour work day

C = Continuously = 67% to 100% of a 7.5 hour work day

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work expected.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees in this job classification.