Lead Safety Monitor

Position Title: Lead Safety Monitor
Department: Administrative
Reports To: Safety and Security Supervisor
Salary in accordance with the Act 93 agreement

Purpose of Position

The Lead Safety Monitor will work collaboratively with District Administrators, employees and any/all law enforcement agencies and first responders in matters concerning student conduct and discipline while at school events and during transit to and from school. Will assist in investigations, emergency response, recovery of property, and related activities to ensure a safe, secure, and orderly school environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Function as an on-site supervisor of the safety and security team at assigned District buildings.
• Serve as the Lead Security Monitor at assigned locations. Required to report to the Safety and Security Supervisor for any/all personnel performance issues.
• Works collaboratively with building administration in all aspects of the safe school initiatives.
• Works collaboratively with local and state police, other legal law enforcement agencies, and first responders.
• Assists in providing annual training to security force as assigned by the Safety and Security Supervisor. Patrols assigned buildings and grounds and monitor hallways to prevent student disruptions, vandalism, illegal entry and other activities that detract from a safe school environment.
• Maintains a high level of visibility as students arrive and depart from school and as they change classes during the day.
• Enforce School Board policies and procedures regarding the conduct of persons on school property.
• Stop and identify unauthorized persons, trespassers and route or detain them or contact police as necessary.
• Assist building principal and staff in stopping altercations, arguments or other forms of disruptive or illegal behavior.
• Maintains alertness to illegal substances or weapons being carried or stored on school property.
• Participates in random security checks. Conduct metal detector searches for contraband and illegal substances.
• Prepares required written reports or incidents and disciplinary referrals as necessary.
• Testify in Court or in school hearings as necessary. Participates in the conduct of Fire drills, Bomb threats and other building emergency evacuation drills.
• Responsible for safety of students, staff and district property from threat of harm, which may include, but is not limited to, crowd control, protection of persons, quelling disturbances, and help with traffic control during school or sports events.
• Patrolling of district buildings and grounds as assigned. Responsible for enforcing school code laws and criminal code law of the Commonwealth of PA, and Harrisburg School District rules, policies and regulations.
• Inspecting rest rooms periodically both during school hours and special and/or athletic events.
• Work cooperatively with and support/assist District administrators as required, which includes but is not limited to: being present at any parent/guardian meetings, discipline/discharge meetings and Board of Directors meetings.
• Assist and support building principal and/or his/her designee in any matter related to safety or security, which includes but is not limited to, controlling behavior. Shall not be responsible for normal classroom management nor serve as a substitute teacher.
• Assist in monitoring student arrival, departures, lunches, and assemblies or any other event assigned by the Safety and Security Supervisor.
• Responsible to notify building principal of any unsafe conditions, unsecured areas, or suspicious activities in school facilities.
• Assist in conducting formal investigations into incidents involving injuries to students or staff, threats to the safety of the school environment, and the theft or damage of district property.

• Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
• Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field is required; Bachelor degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in law enforcement, safety or security experience or relevant experience
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and technology skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and work under stress. Ability to work effectively with people and be able to supervise others.
• Ability to do job responsibilities with minimal supervision and ability to schedule time to meet deadlines.
• Ability to concentrate on the accuracy of detailed information, meet deadlines, multi-task, and work under pressure.
• Ability to exercise judgment for when to act independently and when to refer situations to a supervisor.
• Ability to work flexible hours and schedules.
• Salary Range: $50,139 - $69,100