FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE: The Campus Security Associate ensures a safe and secure environment for students, staff and visitors by patrolling/monitoring all activity at assigned locations. The employee in this position conducts initial investigations of incidents committed, implements behavior management programs and works as a team member to increase social, behavioral, and academic skills needed for the success of students. The employee is not required or expected to carry a firearm.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Patrols school sites to detect and deter inappropriate actions or activities from both internal and external sources.
• Responds to school personnel calls for assistance, monitors the school’s anonymous tip line and conducts preliminary investigation of complaints.
• Evaluates prevention measures, maintains crisis plans, and responds to school emergencies.
• Conducts fire/lockdown drills, trains staff on emergency procedures, assists administrative staff in lockdown procedures.
• Required to provide security and crowd control for school activities, sports/special events as assigned, and run traffic control points where assigned.
• Explains rules and regulations of the school system.
• Answers and checks on alarms (may be outside of normal workday), security systems and preserve video evidence.
• Acts as an advocate for students by providing one on one/group therapeutic processing sessions, assessment of student’s needs individual behavior planning, personal goal setting, weekly follow-ups with students and other school-based supports as needed.
• Observes, documents, and maintains data regarding student behavior, attendance, and academic progress. Evaluates student information and makes recommendations as needed.
• Establishes rapport and working relationships with students, staff, parents, and other community agencies to promote the best possible outcomes for the students in the shortest possible time frame.
• Serves as a liaison between the students, parents, WSFCS non-traditional programs/schools, regular schools, community agencies, and other educational programs.
• Assists students, parents, staff, and community agencies in understanding WSFCS policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Implement behavior management programs, enabling students to acquire social and interpersonal behaviors that will enhance their academic success. Assists teachers and administrators to develop current behavior management strategies.
• Assists with the day-to-day discipline, discuss student concerns with appropriate school staff and community agencies. Assists with coordinating activities for parents and responds to requests for assistance and information.
• Provides close supervision to students who have committed WSFCS code of conduct violations or law violations and have been assigned to an alternative setting.
• Provides immediate practical assistance to students in an effort to increase necessary social, behavioral, and academic skills needed to be successful in the home school setting.
• Implements social skills/character education curriculum and provides individual and group instruction to students regarding appropriate social skills and behaviors. Proactively monitors behavior by observing and interacting with students.
• Creates and maintains records of all school incidents. Maintains accurate log of student progress, relative behavior, and social skills development.
• Assists in the identification of students who demonstrate a need for participation in programs provided by community-based human services agencies.
• Responds to crisis and routine calls for assistance from staff and/or students. Diffuses and de-escalates potentially volatile situations.
• Addresses the needs of EC students appropriately and in accordance with individual Education Plan
• Assists with the day-to-day discipline, discuss student concerns with appropriate school staff and community agencies. Assists with coordinating activities for parents and responds to requests for assistance and information.
• Performs related duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of operations, functions, procedures, and legal processes of law enforcement.
• Working knowledge of the operation of two-way radio equipment.
• Working knowledge of the geographical layout of the school sites as to locations of roads, important buildings, and other landmarks.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in emergencies and routine situations and to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of actions.
• Ability to speak clearly, distinctly, politely and able to diffuse difference through conflict resolution.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Possesses knowledge of and demonstrates respect for all students, parents, employees, Executive Staff, BOE members and community leaders using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records, reports and maintain confidentiality.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum: High School Diploma/GED supplemented by law enforcement courses
• Experience: Three years of related work experience
• Desirable: Associates Degree in criminal justice/Education or previous law and/or code enforcement experience.
• Desirable: Prior military and/or law enforcement experience preferred.
• Minimum: Completion of an Associate’s Degree or two years of higher education equivalent to 48 credit hours or ability to pass a formal assessment (Workkeys and 96 hours of in-service training or completion of the NC DOL Apprenticeship Program or completion of the NC ATA Professional Development Plan

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license required
• Desirable RBT certification

 Pay Grade 59 - $2,838.63 Monthly Salary - Full Time Position - 10 Months

PHYSICAL WORK DEMANDS:

In compliance with Federal Law, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.

Salary : $59 - $2,839