The Safety & Security Monitor is responsible for maintaining a safe environment for MSCS staff, students, and visitors. This position will provide security screening of all MSCS staff, visitors, and students at their assigned school, and will also provide security screening at athletic events and after-hour school activities to ensure the safety of everyone present.
Works collaboratively with school administrators, MSCS Officers and Law Enforcement during school hours and after hour events at school.
Oversees the security screening process of students, visitors and staff entering the school building daily, including hand-wand, physical, hands-free, and bag searches when necessary; ensures that 100% of students, staff and visitors are screened and/or cleared prior to entering school daily.
Completes all necessary training and certification in the operation of the new Weapons Detection System and X-ray machines; trains school staff and security personnel on how to operate machines.
Detects and immediately reports anyone entering the school without properly being cleared to enter the building to the appropriate school authorities.
Completes a daily electronic log of all activity at the end of the shift prior to leaving for the day.
Monitors suspicious activity and makes immediate notification to appropriate school authorities when needed.
Assists in monitoring student behavior on school property and works with staff when needed.
Assists schools with school openings and dismissal processes, as needed.
Demonstrates initiative and a proactive orientation in recognizing and resolving safety and security issues, concerns, or problems.
Checks passes of students leaving school property during the school day.
Exhibits support for the district vision, mission, goals, and priorities.
Responds to inquiries or concerns in a timely manner.
Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.
High School degree or equivalent, and 2 years of experience in a relevant area for a total education/experience of 2 years.
A Major, Urban School District on the
Cutting Edge of Closing the Achievement Gap
Our Mission
Memphis-Shelby County Schools is one of the 25 largest school districts in the nation located in a large city with a hometown feel, Memphis, TN. Here in the Bluff City, we are dedicated to preparing all students for success in learning, leadership, and life.
• Our promise is that by 2025, 80% of our students will be college & career ready, 90% will graduate high school, and 100% of graduates will enroll in post-secondary education.
• Our work is deeply rooted in the belief that every child is capable of learning and that education is the great equalizer. With 84% of all students considered economically disadvantaged, Memphis-Shelby County Schools truly is a place where progressive leaders in education can make a difference in the lives of our country’s most underserved children.
Our Future
Though our challenges are significant, we are a district on the rise.
• Memphis-Shelby County Schools has been a level 5 growth district—the highest achievable level in TN--for the past three years.
• Memphis-Shelby County Schools has seen district-wide math proficiency scores double in the past three years.
• Memphis-Shelby County Schools I-Zone schools were once performing in the bottom 5% of TN, and are now making significant gains towards the goal of performing amongst the top 25% within five years.
We are a district committed to progressive strategies and practices that promote student achievement. We do this by ensuring that every classroom has an effective teacher and every school is operated by staff and leaders committed to excellence.
