Campus Safety Officer

About June Shelton School June Shelton School & Evaluation Center enjoys the distinction of being the worlds largest independent school for bright children with learning differences. Founded in 1976, Shelton is dedicated to making a difference by serving and empowering the lives of students who learn differently. While the school is clearly the centerpiece of its mission, Shelton is more than a school. It encompasses three other major components, all open to the communitya speech and language therapy program, an evaluation center, and a teacher-training program. Shelton is actively involved with research and collaborates with major medical institutions in the Dallas area, including Childrens Medical Center and UT Southwestern Medical Center. The Shelton School is a co-educational, non-sectarian school that serves approximately 900 students with learning differences in grades EC to 12. The Shelton School is accredited by Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS). Benefits Include : Generous Time Off (Including 4 Weeks of School Holidays, 2 Weeks of Vacation, 8 Paid Leave Days, and standard federal holidays) FREE Lunch Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Short & Long Term Disability Tuition Remission Purpose : The Campus Safety Officer provides direct and indirect assistance with managing school safety, security, and ensuring implementation of emergency plans.  Qualifications & Skills : Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field preferred. Honorably retired Texas Peace Officer preferred. Minimum of ten years total police service, including Military and DOD, and authorized to carry under HR 218 / Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Required. Extensive knowledge of police work, including deescalation, crisis intervention or crisis negotiations. Experience working in an educational environment, preferably a K-12 school. Ability to work occasional prolonged and irregular hours and available as needed in a 24 hour operation. Ability to manage, supervise, and evaluate all safety and security related functions. Effective interpersonal skills; specifically for addressing potential conflicts and deescalating potential threats. Requires valid state driver license. Ability to take charge while responding professionally and calmly in emergency situations. Ability to analyze security and safety risks and make appropriate recommendations within a school setting. Effective communication skills to express ideas clearly and concisely in written and oral form and effectively communicate with all constituents in a school environment. Ability to work effectively with employees, students, parents, school administration and local law enforcement representatives. Ability to manage multiple functions, activities, and projects; prioritize duties to ensure timely completion. Experience w ith Google Suite & drive.  Commitment to the mission and vision of the organization; an inquisitive mindset and ability to assess and initiate things independently. Essential Functions : Attendance and punctuality are essential to the successful performance of this job. Is a visible and integral part of the school community, fostering rapport and mutual respect.  Assists in the creation of an environment that aligns best safety and security practices with constituent advocacy. Ensures the campus and surrounding areas are safe for students, faculty, staff, visitors, parents, and alumni.  Provides support with implementing and designing all campus safety and security policies and procedures Serves as a member of the Emergency Management Team Coordinates emergency drills, lockdown and evaluation procedures as well as reunification plans. Assist in managing the Police and Security Teams to ensure the effective and continuous oversight of 24-hour safety and security of the campus. Coordination of shifts for all Security Guards and Police. Works traffic control during carpool, special events, and other times as needed.  Conducts periodic campus walk-throughs. Ensures campus safety equipment is appropriate, up to date, and functional.  In the Director's absence Investigates and reports incidents on campus to administration and provides  support as needed to Human Resources with personnel related investigations and terminations. Monitors departmental radio, CCTV, fire and RFID systems. Manages staff, volunteer and temporary badge activation / deactivation and distribution. Assigned other safety and security functions a s needed. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Physical Requirements :   ☒ Seeing ☒ Ability to Move Distances w ithin and between Buildings ☒ Lifting  (specify) 15 Pounds ☒ Color Perception (Red, Green, Amber)         ☒ Hearing / Listening     ☒ Carrying  (specify) 15 Pounds ☒ Clear Speech ☒ Pushing / Pulling     ☒ Touching (Dexterity, Hand & Finger) ☒ Driving  (local / over the road)   Mental / Reasoning Requirements : ☒ Analysis / Comprehension ☒ Reading - Complex ☒ Clerical ☒ Judgment / Decision Making ☒ Writing - Simple ☒ Basic Math Skills   Work Environment : ☒ Works Alone ☒ Works with Others ☒ Verbal Contact w / Others ☒ Face-to-Face Contact ☒ Inside & Outside Disclaimer : The above are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed.  Inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position.  When requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the incumbent to perform the essential functions. These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and / or skills required of all personnel so classified Powered by JazzHR