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Security Specialist (Part-Time)

Alexandria City Public Schools (Virginia)

Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School, Virginia

Security Specialist (Part-Time)

Alexandria City Public Schools (Virginia)

Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School, Virginia
 
Salary: Information not available
 

Job Description:

The Security Specialist provides for the safety and welfare of facilities and occupants during non-classroom activities; minimizes the frequency and/or severity of harmful incidents; and communicates observations and/or incidents that have a potential impact on the general well-being of students, school personnel, and/or visitors.

This is a part-time, casual position.  This position is not eligible for benefits.

 

Qualifications:

 

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.


Certificates & Licenses: Valid Driver’s License and copy of driving record.


Experience: Job related experience desired.

 

Essential Functions:

  • Communicates when necessary with police and fire departments to address immediate safety concerns and emergency situations.
  • Communicates school policies and enforcement procedures to students, personnel and visitors to ensure their understanding and the potential consequences of violation.
  • Intervenes in potential conflicts to minimize disruptions of campus property.
  • Keeps detailed logs of all events, calls, and radio contacts.
  • Operates and monitors electronic devices including both audio and visual alarms, and other surveillance devices.
  • Operates the communications systems, radios and leased lines.
  • Patrols Board property when and as assigned to provide for the safety and welfare of facilities, school personnel, and visitors.
  • Prepares documentation (e.g. incident and activity reports, security logs, etc.).
  • Refers incidents to appropriate site personnel (e.g. injuries, altercations, suspicious activities, etc.) to ensure follow-up in accordance with administrative guidelines.
  • Reports observations and incidents relating to specific incidents (e.g. accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, etc.) to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel for follow-up action.
  • Responds to emergency situations to address immediate safety concerns.
  • Works a flexible schedule to accommodate job requirements including emergencies, nighttime, weekend, and holiday duties.
  • Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Clearances:

  • Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
  • Tuberculosis Skin Test.

Public Health Compliance

  • Must follow safety and health protocols.

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Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) places racial equity at the center of everything that we do as a school division. This challenges us to ensure our students are engaged in classroom instruction and have access to the educational resources needed to enhance their learning experiences. We will ensure that our schools are a safe, friendly and welcoming environment for all. We set clear division-wide priorities and programs to address opportunity and achievement gaps as well as make sure that all students graduate ready for college, careers and life. Our vision is big and bold, and the potential is enormous.

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