Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours from an accredited college/university or Missouri substitute certificate.

 

$18.51 per hour.

7 hours per day 

 

One position   10:30am-6:pm

 

Monday-Friday

 

Start date: August 19, 2024

 

 

Any interested support staff employee eligible to transfer must submit a TRANSFER application to this posting before the internal closing date to be considered. 

 

 

POSITION SUMMARY:  Enhancing student achievement by helping maintain a safe environment for students and staff

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

1. Maintain a high degree of visibility in assigned areas by:

• "Roaming" assigned areas when students occupy them 
• Being in all areas where students pass or congregate 
• Functioning in assigned areas in a way that does not create "patterning" for students or possible intruders in order to deter familiarity with their movements  
• Demonstrating complete engagement in assigned area activity 

 

1. Escort students and/or visitors, or other staff when assigned by:

• Transporting students to assigned locations for disciplinary action 
• Transporting students to assigned locations during student passing periods when assigned 
• Transporting students to and from administrator offices when requested 
• Escorting visitors within the school building when necessary 
• Escorting visitors outside the school building when necessary 
• Escorting parents to and from locations when assigned by Administrators 

 

1. Monitor and report any unusual or strange behavior or events to the security team and/or supervisors by:

• Interviewing any student who is not in a classroom or assigned area 
• Ascertaining why a student is not in an assigned area 
• Questioning any strangers in the school building or on campus 
• Acting as the "eyes and ears" of the administration through constant observation 
• Being the "eyes and ears" of the administration by interviewing any individuals not in assigned areas 
• Reporting any information resulting from those interviews to administration 
• Maintaining a constant accurate flow of that information to the administration 
• Reporting information in a timely manner 
• Providing "eyewitness" information to administration for immediate use when necessary 
• Providing "eyewitness" information for future security use 

 

1. Maintain a high degree of courtesy and respect for students, staff and the public by:

• Interacting in a professional and controlled manner at all times 
• Maintaining a personal code of respect for everyone in every encounter 
• Remaining as neutral as possible in a dispute 
• Being a role model of professionalism for all students 
• Reporting all incidents to supervisors so that a record of what transpired is available 
• Wearing all identification that is required by the administration at all times 

 

1. Provide a secure environment for students and staff by:

• Encouraging students to maintain order at all times 
• Encouraging students to cooperate with staff at all times 
• Assisting other staff when needed and appropriate in crowd control activities 
• Appearing when called by supervisors or administration regarding criminal activities on the school campus 
• Identifying physical impairments around the school building or campus that would impede safety or security 

 

1. Enforce and observe all school district policies and state statutes at all times by:

• Maintaining a professional demeanor in all situations 
• Managing disruptive student behavior in a professional manner at all times 
• Reporting all incidents in a timely manner 
• Reporting all incidents to supervisors for further action or law enforcement activity 
• Writing all required reports, memos, or necessary communications 
• Using all communication devices in a professional and timely manner 
• Being aware of all confidentiality issues for students, staff, or parents 
• Maintaining strict confidentiality regarding all school matters 

 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Walks indoor school property and monitors the movement of students, staff and visitors.
• Through conversation and observation, determines whether or not visitors should be on school premises.
• Assesses the safety of the premises via walk-thru checks and inspections.
• Evaluates information collected and reports to proper authorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public, students and staff.
• Ability to use persuasion rather than confrontation to resolve problems.

 

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:  

1. Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours from an accredited college or university.  
2. Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions.
3. Positive, caring manner with students. 
4. Friendly, helpful attitude in working with students and staff.  

 

EQUIPMENT USED:  

• Standard office equipment.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

• While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, walk, stand and reach.