District CCSO

Monticello School District is posting the following position:

District CCSO

All interested persons should contact Sandra Lanehart, Monticello Central Office. 

190 Day Contract/CSSO Salary Schedule

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides armed security for the school staff, students, buildings and property through patrol of school building(s) and building perimeters (including parking lots) to prevent unauthorized visitors or property damage and to provide for general building security and related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prevent unauthorized visitors from entering school buildings and/or loitering on school grounds.
• Provide security for all occupants of school buildings and grounds.
• Oversee and participate in security inspections and assessments of school facilities.
• Develop and periodically monitor a reporting system designed to detect security issues in school facilities.
• Make recommendations to correct identified security issues.
• Inform counselors, parents, teachers, and school administrators of student behavior issues.
• Serve as liaison with police, fire, and other municipal departments to ensure maximum use of their services in order to provide adequate security and safety.
• Prepare reports and assist in special assignments as directed.
• Use computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendars, e-mail, and database software in performing work assignments.
• Assist with fire drills and other emergency building evacuations.
• Read and respond to email communications.
• Abide by district security guidelines, directives, and post orders.
• Attend and successfully complete all staff development training as required by state law or directed by supervisors.
• Assist administrators and staff in crisis and emergency situations.
• Assist with traffic control on school campuses when needed.
• Attends court as necessary when related to school district legal matters.
• Report suspected bullying to building principals or designees as required by Arkansas law and district policies.
• Report to proper authorities any cases of suspected child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
• Attend staff meetings as required.
• Abide by all state and federal laws and regulations.
• Adhere to all policies of the District.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the District Superintendent..

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) is required.

Experience: Previous law enforcement or comparable military experience (with honorable discharge) is required.

Other Requirements:

1. Successful completion of pre-employment background checks.
2. Appropriate personal and professional conduct at all times while around students and other staff members.
3. Must be able to successfully complete sixty (60) hours of initial training, including a written exam, and pass an additional background check administered by the Arkansas State Police.
4. Completion of required training and background check and attainment/renewal of Commissioned School Security Officer license is required every two (2) years.
5. Must meet all requirements to be a commissioned school security officer pursuant to Arkansas law (including, without limitation, Ark. Code Ann. 17-40-337).
6. Must furnish own firearm and ammunition that meets approved parameters set by the Superintendent.