Campus Security Officer

IOTA Community Schools is a network of four public charter schools in Memphis, Tennessee. We operate both "fresh start" schools and "zoned-enrollment" turnaround schools. From 6th through 12th grades, our schools serve predominantly minority and low-income populations likely to be first-generation college attendees.

Our staff is committed to continuing their own learning and refining their practice to stay current in the field ensuring a quality education for all. IOTA offers specialized professional development and opportunities to grow and develop to enable strong teaching and learning in every classroom.

We are looking for Campus Security Officers that are passionate about ensuring that all students have access to a high-quality education regardless of their zip code or socio-economic status.

Position responsibilities:

• Provide safety escorts for student, staff, faculty and guests when requested.
• Provide general campus supervision before, during and after school, including but not limited to: classrooms, cafeteria, recreational and athletic areas.
• Provide visibility, patrol, assistance and emergency contacts for all staff, students, faculty and guests of the school site.
• Ensure that school property is secure and locked when appropriate.
• Report all threats to health and safety, and incidents of misbehavior to the proper school authority.
• Direct campus visitors to the appropriate parties and prevent unlawful loitering.
• Provide security for parking areas and supervise restroom and locker areas.
• Respond to all alarms, security situations, breaches, maintenance problems, and fire and building hazards. Document all events previously listed.
• Assist local law enforcement and other emergency response staff as requested.
• Complete all documentation and reports as established by school site personnel and respond to student needs using effective de-escalation techniques.
• Serve as positive role model for students.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders within the IOTA network.
• Conduct home visits.
• Assist with minor discipline issues.
• Arrive to work and any meetings or appointments in a timely manner and in uniform
• Maintain professional standards and a school environment that is safe and secure for all students and staff.
• Participate in IOTA and individual professional development programs.
• Participate in other events aimed at promoting or developing IOTA and its schools (i.e. student recruitment).
• Other administrative duties and projects as assigned. 

• Knowledge of IOTA and school site general policies, procedures and mission statement (acquire within a reasonable amount of time).
• Experience working with and building strong, trusting relationships with adolescents
• Experience with de-escalation techniques, including CPI and restorative justice
• Knowledge of modern investigative and law enforcement procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable municipal and state codes as related to school campuses and student conduct.
• Knowledge of laws pertaining to juveniles.
• Knowledge of controlled substances and their effect upon behavior.
• Knowledge of customs and activities indicative of undesirable youth groups.
• Knowledge of principles of organization and administration including procedures, systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of and competency with MS Office products such as MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Work effectively in an environment that may require off-hour on-call support depending on the time of year.
• Ability to supervise and direct students in a friendly, unemotional manner.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with faculty and staff.
• Ability to interpret and enforce rules and regulations according to varying situations.
• Ability to write complete and concise reports.
• Ability to handle a variety of tasks and set priorities among them for timely completion.
• Ability to perform well under pressure.
• Ability to resolve matters with discretion and diplomacy.
• Ability to exercise discretion in the dissemination of information.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in security is strongly preferred. School security experience is preferred but relevant experience in these other fields of security may be considered: government security, industrial security, military, or law enforcement.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• A valid Driver's License and clean record.
• All candidates must be able to pass drug screening and background checks.

The wage for this position will be $16-$18 per hour. Please note that candidates who are new to their role or newly promoted can expect offers between the minimum and the mid-point of the range. To allow for salary progression over time, offers at the top of the range are rare. Individual education and experience will be considered when issuing offers. We also offer a comprehensive benefits plan as well as the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of all students.

This employer strives for a balanced, productive workforce, which is diverse in terms of age, gender, and cultural identity. We do not base hiring or promotional decisions on factors other than performance and professional growth potential.