*Position contingent upon availability of funding/ programming

DUTIES:

1.    Protect life and property at assigned school.

2.    Reports directly to the Principal of the school where assigned in cooperation with Safety and Security management.

3.    Greets, registers and screens visitors at the school entrance. Assigns visitor pass and directs them to the proper destination.

4.    Patrols and monitors assigned areas of the school buildings, grounds and parking lots to deter, detect, and report violations of the law and or school policy.

5.    Detects, investigates and reports unauthorized or suspicious persons, vehicles and activities.

6.    Monitors and direct student movement throughout assigned school and properties.

7.    Notifies the administrative staff, police, fire department, or other appropriate authorities of Security or emergency situations.

8.  Operates metal detectors and conducts searches when directed to do so.

9.    Uses and perform guard tour program depending on school assignment.

10.  Assists with fire drills, lockdown drills and other emergency preparedness drills as necessary.

11.  Attend and successfully complete all staff development training as required by the safety/security department.

12.  Monitors and ensure smooth and safe traffic flow at arrival and dismissal.

13.  To remain highly visible at all times and serve as a resource for all students, staff and visitors.

14.  Performs other related duties as assigned by the principal, supervisor or other appropriate Administrator.

15.  Works closely with building custodians.

16.  Depending on assignment will assist in security related issues and activates after school hours for events such as open house and sporting events.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.  Three to five  years’ experience as Security Officer preferred.

2.  High School Diploma or GED.

3.  Valid Driver’s License.

4.  Willingness and flexibility to work the schedule and location that best fits departmental needs.

5.  Must be City of Springfield resident.

Nondiscrimination Statement

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, disability or military service or marital status. The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in admission to, access or treatment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex in admission, administration of its educational programs or activities or employment.  Springfield Public Schools is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discrimination on the basis of sex in admission, administration of its educational programs or activities or employment.  The Senior Administrator of Human Resources, Kathleen O’Sullivan, Springfield Public Schools, 1550 Main St. Springfield MA, 011103, 413-787-7100,  ext. 55428, has been designated as the employee responsible for coordinating Springfield Public Schools efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title IX.  Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to Springfield Public Schools may be referred to Kathleen O’Sullivan or to U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Ave., SW Washington, DC 20202-1100, telephone 800-421-3481.