Columbus City Schools

SAFETY AND SECURITY SPECIALIST


Pay$24.79 / hour
LocationColumbus/Ohio
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 3965276

      This job posting is for a noncompetitive position. The hiring department will conduct a preliminary review of your application to determine who to interview. It is the responsibility of all applicants to provide a complete list of relevant work experience (previous and current) on the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience. Official Transcripts or Degree are required to receive educational credit. Please attach before submitting application. Applications cannot be updated after submission.

      Under general supervision, is responsible for monitoring and providing safety and security services to students, staff, parents, and visitors at assigned location(s) within the District; performs other related duties as required.

      Some positions may be grant funded, Continued funding for these positions are contingent upon availability.

      Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.

      • Prepares a school safety plan, trains staff in emergency response crisis management and active shooter safety.
      • implements safety and security procedures; facilitates monthly emergency drills.
      • Ensures that security measures comply with U.S. Department of Homeland Security mandates.
      • Advises school staff, students, and parents regarding procedures for filing complaints with the Columbus Division of Police.
      • Monitors student activity on social media, at bus stops and community sites for behaviors identified as problematic to ensure student safety.
      • Assists administrators with child custody disputes, irate parents and unruly students.
      • Identifies and controls the presence of unauthorized individuals on school property.
      • Responds to reports of students not reporting to or disappearing from school.
      • Investigates reports of gang/drug activity, weapons, assault, bullying, sexual harassment, theft, vandalism, arson, and breaking and entering of school facilities.
      • Investigates reports of issues with access to school facilities.
      • Testifies in court hearings.
      • Communicates with school principals and staff, law enforcement agencies, and social service agency staff.
      • Transports students and District employees home or to other locations when necessary.
      • Provides crowd control and advises students on appropriate behavior during school hours and school events.
      • Writes reports and memos regarding investigations and incidents; interviews witnesses and victims of incidents.
      • Maintains daily activity logs; inspects and photographs incident scenes.
      • Provides software support to maintain LobbyGuard software and the District’s mass communication system.
      • May assist the Safety and Security Compliance Investigator in investigations and in coordinating mandated School Safety Plans.

      Possession of a bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of experience in law enforcement or working with youth in a leadership, mentoring, or role modeling capacity. Substitution(s): Additional experience as stated above may substitute for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.

      Must attach official college transcript or degree for educational credit

      Possession of valid certifications in Basic First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated Electronic Defibrillation (AED), and Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPI) required upon completion of the probationary period.

      Possession of a valid driver’s license.

      This job posting is for a noncompetitive position and will CREATE A NEW LIST. The hiring department will conduct a preliminary review of your application to determine who to interview. It is the responsibility of all applicants to provide a complete list of relevant work experience (previous and current) on the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience. Unless otherwise indicated, any year of required experience is based on 12 months of full time employment. Anything below 35 hours/week (or seasonal work) will be prorated. Please be sure that the job experience and education information in your profile is up to date and accurate before submitting your application. Questions regarding this process can be directed to Human Resources at classifiedservices@columbus.k12.oh.us .

      Columbus City Schools is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Columbus City Schools (CCS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against individuals regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status or disability in its educational programs, activities, and employment policies.
  • About the company

      Columbus City Schools, formerly known as Columbus Public Schools, is the official school district for the city of Columbus, Ohio, and serves most of the city.

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