Substitute Security Officer

• Work closely with the School Administration to implement regular building checks, routine security procedures, and handle security problems that may occur

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director, Superintendent or the Board of Education

• Develop and maintains a positive and welcoming climate in the building reception area

• Assists visitors with directions and secures proper identification

• Refer tardy students to the attendance clerk

• Greets everyone entering the building and directs them to the appropriate location according to building procedures

• Prevents unauthorized visitors from entering the school

• Report any unauthorized visitors, to the Administration. Notify the building administration, or appropriate personnel of any emergency, potentially dangerous, or unusual situations

• Participate in appropriate in-service and workshop programs.

• Promote student responsibility for behavior and attitude by serving as a role model and dressing and grooming professionally

• Display ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school

• Protect confidentiality of records and information about staff, and use discretion when sharing any such information within legal confines

• As requested, patrols and monitors hallways, stairwells, toilet facilities, outside facilities, and other public and unsupervised places of the school to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff and the security of the facility

• As requested, assists with supervision of morning arrival and afternoon dismissal of students

• Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent

• Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license with no serious violations

• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative

• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community

• Demonstrate the ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary

• Ability to work effectively with others

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

• Effective, active listening skills

• Organizational and problem solving skills

• Public relations skills

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue

• Occasional interaction among unruly children

• Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions

• Occasional requirement to travel, both daily, at night and overnight

• Occasional evening/weekend/summer work

• Occasional repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing, calculator, writing

Alliance City School District