School Safety Professional

School Security Officer/School Safety Professional SALARY: $18.00 per hour DEPARTMENT: Office of School Safety REPORTS TO: Superintendent or designee EVALUATED BY: Superintendent or designee POSITION GOAL(S): The primary purpose of this position is to ensure the safety, security, and welfare of all students, faculty, staff, and visitors on the campus of the Harper Woods School District while under the direction and supervision of the Harper Woods School District Superintendent or Designee. This position will work to foster positive relationships with students and the learning community while also working in tandem with existing administrative practices and building procedures to maintain order, prevent crime, and assist the building administration with the operations of the school on school property or at school-sponsored events when necessary and appropriate. JOB DUTIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES Ensures the security, safety, and well-being of all personnel, visitors and the premises. Patrols and monitors assigned areas of the school buildings, grounds and parking lots to deter, detect, report and stop violations of the law, school board policies, district policies, and student code of conduct. Secures all district buildings, grounds, property, and personnel by controlling entry and screening all visitors per district policy. Detects, investigates, and reports unauthorized or suspicious persons, vehicles and activities. Monitors surveillance and security panel alarm systems, communicating necessary information to prompt required investigation and facilitating the appropriate emergency response. Notifies central office designee(s), administrative staff, police, fire department, or other appropriate authorities of security or emergency situations. Assists administrators and staff in crisis and emergency situations. Assists with planning, coordinating an