Job Description

UPPER MORELAND TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Safety & Security Monitor

Department: Upper Moreland High School

Reports to: Safety & Security Coordinator

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly) � Educational Support Professional Association

Schedule: Full Time, 6.5 hours/day, 10 Months

MISSION STATEMENT:

The Upper Moreland Township School District is an educational institution working in partnership with the community to provide all students with educational opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, behaviors, and habits of mind necessary for excellence and success as critical thinkers, as caring and confident individuals, and as contributing members of society. The District reflects the shared values of a diverse community of stakeholders and focuses on student success socially, emotionally, physically, and academically. Students of the Upper Moreland Township School District will be provided with the foundation and skills necessary to excel in the exciting, complex, and interdependent world in which they live.

SUMMARY:

Safety & Security Monitors are responsible for the overall safety and security of the school. The security team plays a critical role in the school's culture and climate. A calm, structured, and positive learning environment is a top priority for the security team. Security personnel actively engage in supporting students, understanding their behavioral and emotional needs, in order for them to be successful in the classroom and school community. The role of a Safety & Security Monitor is physically demanding as they are the first line of defense to defuse and de-escalate student misconduct and/or serious incidents and must respond urgently.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

(Other appropriate duties may be assigned.)

• Monitors assigned areas of district buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and criminal activity, including unauthorized entry onto district property using available technology, and regularly patrols assigned areas. Initiates appropriate action when a threat to the school environment exists.
• Secure designated instructional areas and commons areas within the school grounds.
• Engage students in conversations that promote practices of safety and adherence to established guidelines and rules in the school.
• Perform clerical duties assigned by administration.
• Guide observance and application of campus rules and regulations in relation to students.
• Assist administration with monitoring student areas and maintaining control of student behavior.
• Assist in reinforcing positive student behaviors, such as timeliness, responsibility, and cleanliness in a behavioral and trauma informed approach.
• Ensures all alarms are operational.
• Monitor entrances to school property and ensure visitors comply with procedures for entering and properly registering their presence. Approaches and questions individuals for proper permits and
• authorization for use of or presence on school property.
• Use of the visitor screening system, verifying student contacts, custody issues, secretarial and clerical duties, etc.
• Provides traffic or crowd control as assigned.
• Patrol and secure district buildings and grounds as directed, with attention to the prevention of fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry.
• Conduct walking patrol inspections of District buildings, including but not limited to doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure.
• Confront unauthorized persons for questioning, route, or detain them, and/or call the police for assistance based on emergency protocols.
• Communicate with students and district personnel as appropriate regarding safety and security issues.
• Prepare written reports of security violations using standardized incident forms.
• Provide security for extracurricular activities and school on an as-needed basis. Events included but not limited to: dances, sporting events, back-to-school nights, performances, and graduation.
• Assist building administration in fact-finding investigations as directed.
• Complete required trainings as assigned by administration or as mandated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE).
• Support Safety and Security Coordinator with required staff training, including all Act 55 Requirements mandated by PDE.
• Other appropriate duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred coursework or training in criminal justice or related field experience working with both children and adults.
• Preferred course work or training in behavioral health and trauma-informed practices preferred.
• Preferred work experience in diverse environments.
• Three years of work in the field of law enforcement, security, or military.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws relating to school and student safety and security.
• Ability to support students and staff of our schools with a behavioral and trauma informed approach and best practices.
• Ability to be physically and mentally prepared to respond in an emergency or potentially dangerous situation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, orally and in writing, including electronic media.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, manage, and carry out duties efficiently and within established timeframes.
• Ability to obtain information through observation and interviews
• Operating knowledge of computer programs, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements.
• Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment.

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the Director of Human Resources of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.

Upper Moreland Township School District shall not discriminate in their educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Information relative to special accommodation, grievance procedure, and the designated responsible official for compliance with Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 may be obtained by contacting the school district.