ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Conduct regular walkthroughs inside and outside of the school.
• Identify unclean, unsafe or disorderly situations and resolve them, or elevate the concern to the leadership staff.
• Maintain regular records related to security incidents.
• Communicate with students and others in the school to de-escalate problem situations and avoid conflicts; if conflicts or fights do arise, intervene to resolve issues, restore order and avoid injuries or damage; call for police or other assistance as appropriate .
• Cooperate with law enforcement authorities as needed to make reports or investigate problem situations .
• Assist in conducting fire and tornado drills, evacuation plans, etc. May assist in emergency planning and emergency communications.
• Administer first aid.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Proven ability to communicate effectively with others in difficult or confrontational situations; able to de-escalate conflict and resolve disputes. Prior training in dispute resolution, mediation, and/or appropriate procedures to restrain students would be helpful.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills; able to maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and others throughout the school. Able to create a welcoming environment while also maintaining safety and security.
• Certification to perform first aid and CPR.
• Prior relevant work history, such as experience in security, law enforcement, or school discipline.
• Good basic business writing skills as acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent
• Physical/motor skills sufficient to allow the employee to move throughout the building quickly, make accurate observations of the environment, and to intervene if necessary in resolving conflicts.