School Safety Officer - (Immediate)
hace 30 días
Albany
Job Description KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond. Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500+ students in grades K-12 across seven schools. We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts. Talent. Perspective. Drive. Inspiration. So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, and then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive. We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together. Position OverviewThe School Safety Officer will provide support to the instructional process with specific responsibilities for the safety and welfare of students while on school grounds, monitoring personnel and/or visitors, communicating information in response to inquiries, and enforcing the school and district rules and regulations pertaining to student academic behavior within the school environment.Duties/Responsibilities • Implements safety and security protocols to ensure a safe school environment., • Evaluates the effectiveness of school safety and security programs., • Develops plans, procedures, and objectives to facilitate and improve safety and security programs., • Ensures safety and security protocols for public events, sports events, and other extracurricular school district activities., • Investigates and submits reports on all incidents at the facility and maintains a register/log of these incidents., • Conducts a general risk assessment and identifies dangerous situations in and around the school or involving students in school related activities and makes recommendations on strategies to prevent and/or minimize potential threats., • Responds to all emergency situations on the school compound and renders emergency aid, where necessary., • Assists with developing and managing safety documentation and develops guidelines for establishing a school security response team within the school and services as a member., • Recommends and implements procedures and best practices to prevent and deter violence at schools or other properties., • Researches and recommends additions and improvements to the safety management program, particularly in emergency preparedness, accident prevention, general safety, and risk management., • Patrols school compound, deters student loitering, and adopts necessary action to ensure policies are adhered to and prevent theft and property damage., • Monitors and evaluates students' behavior in cafeterias, restrooms, corridors, halls, parking lots, etc., and other open locations., • Works closely with the School Leadership regarding planning and coordinating school activities. Assists in supervising and directing after-school activities, including ensuring student safe transportation., • Addresses student in-discipline and other challenging situations to the health, safety, and security of users by adopting a pre-emptive approach., • Conducts exercises in handling emergency evacuations such as fire drills etc., • Promotes health, safety, and security issues at school and home through training programs, lectures, and advice/discussions with staff and students., • Advises and makes recommendations to the RSLT and School Leadership on matters related to health, safety, security, student welfare, discipline, and legal issues, such as infractions of the law within a school environment., • Coordinates with local law enforcement and other appropriate health and safety professionals in matters of public safety involving students and staff., • Evaluates effectiveness of security and surveillance equipment on school district properties. KIPP Capital Region • Perform other duties as outlined by the Chief Operating Officer, • Complies with all charter, federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including the NYS Department of Education, Department of Health, and NYS Office of Children and Family Services, • Adheres to organization policies and procedures; promotes and supports mission, vision, and values, including developing and participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives.Qualifications Education and Experience • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University in Criminal Justice or related field preferred or graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma required., • Current, valid driver’s license and license must remain valid throughout employment to meet the transportation requirements of the job., • Qualified to carry under the federal law as persons who are designated peace officers by section 2.10 of the criminal procedure law; security guards as defined by and registered under article seven-A of the general business law, who have been granted a special armed registration card, while at the location of their employment and during their work hours as such a security guard OR persons operating a program in a sensitive location out of their residence, as defined by federal law, which is licensed, certified, authorized, or funded by the state or a municipality, so long as such possession is in compliance with any rules or regulations applicable to the operation of such program and use or storage of firearms., • Five years of experience in law enforcement, criminal justice, or security required., • Security experience working directly with students, preferably in the charter, private, or public school environment., • Prior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required., • Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours., • Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. • Prolonged periods were spent sitting at a desk and working on a computer., • Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed., • Good health and physical fitness are fundamental in the exercise of the functions of a School Safety Officer. The holder is required to be in a state of health and fitness to not impair his/her ability to carry out the functions of the position, as work involves conducting patrol duties on a large compound, ascending/descending stairs, and pursuing suspects., • Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus., • The employee needs to read, write, and speak English fluently., • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use fingers to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance; stoop/bend and reach, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear., • Dexterity requires writing and operating standard office machines such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, phones, and calculators., • Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.Additional Information Work Perks When you join KIPP Capital Region, you are joining in on our promise to families that their children will enter college and the professional world able to thrive academically due to their literacy, numeracy, and core knowledge in science and social studies. We also promise that our students will develop a passion for learning and the drive necessary to persevere as they climb the mountain to and through college and career. Our graduates will be prepared to return to their community as teachers, leaders, and architects of continued growth in the Capital Region. And while the biggest perk to working at KIPP Capital Region is doing work that makes a lifelong difference in the lives of our students, you'll find that's not the only benefit we offer: • Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage, • Aggressive employer 403(b) contribution match, • Childcare benefits, • Unparalleled work/life integration, • Casual dress code, • Relocation stipend (conditions apply), • And so much more! For more information on the benefits of joining KIPP Capital Region, please view our Employee Benefits Summary. Learn More: KIPP Capital Region offers a competitive salary ranging from $68,400 - $75,600. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP Capital Region will evaluate and determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our teacher salary scale at point of hire. All staff and educators at KIPP Capital Region are committed to anti-racism and inclusion, are part of a close-knit diverse community, and are encouraged to show up authentically, inspiring our children to do the same. Learn more about what it’s like to work at KIPP Capital Region: kippcapital.org/join-our-team/ This role is located at KIPP Capital Region schools in Albany/Troy, NY.
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