Head of Security at Olumawu School

Essential Duties

• Patrols assigned areas and ensures the safety of school campus, administrative buildings, and grounds; patrols campus/building and checks for unauthorized personnel; Checks for visitor and employee badges
• Works closely and cooperatively with the school security department on campus security issues
• Serves as a visible and active security presence on campus dealing with students who present challenges as these students may require supervision and direction to make positive choices to further their educational opportunities
• Assists with monitoring and regulating student behavior on campus, in cafeterias, restrooms, parking lots, and other open areas
• Assists with controlling disturbance or acts of defiance and requests assistance from school administration and/or school police when necessary
• Assists the administrative team with student disciplinary issues
• Participates in risk identification and provides preventive options to the administrative team; Assists the School Security Department and school policies enforcement on crime prevention implementation
• Serves as a member of the campus safety team assisting with emergency preparedness, drills, maintaining an emergency evacuation kit, providing input on the site-based safety plan and providing school safety training, etc
• Assists the School Security Department in providing crowd control at extra-curricular activities and special events, arrival, and dismissal times.
• Assists with security equipment, school safety assessments, metal detection equipment, etc
• Maintains paperwork related to activities
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Requirements

• Relevant Certification/License
• Minimum of 3 years of related work experience required; A combination of experience and a college degree may be considered instead of 3 years of experience; Previous law enforcement or military experience preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Knowledge of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
• Ability to work with children and adults
• Ability to diffuse differences through conflict resolution
• Must be able to effectively communicate with both public and school personnel
• Must pass criminal history and background investigation
• Physical Demands
• Must be able to walk, run, climb, crawl, or sit for extended periods
• Good hearing and vision needed.