Under the direction of the Safety Manager and Assistant Director of Facilities, the Safety Associate has the immediate responsibility for maintaining a safe and secure learning atmosphere for staff and students. This includes assistance in controlling access to the building and grounds by unauthorized persons and assuring that all students report to their assigned instructional areas.

Primary Responsibilities:

Spanish and English greetings for students, staff, and scholars

Patrol public transportation routes and local businesses

Patrol school building and grounds

Act as a liaison between the administration and emergency service agencies

Investigate all criminal incidents on school property and prepares a written report for the action of school administration

Maintain a high profile to discourage disruptive acts

Cover evening and weekend school activities

Ensure that surveillance is provided of suspected problem areas

Assist the administration with staff and student security awareness programs

Operate security equipment (two-way radio, metal detector, x-ray machine, etc.)

Provide coverage during arrival and dismissal times

Serve as a member of the School Emergency Response Team

Use school behavioral data to address safety needs

Other duties as assigned