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SECURITY: School Climate Safety and Support Specialist Jobs in Bristol, CT at Bristol Public Schools
JobID: 7125
Position Type:
Security/Security Guard
Date Posted:
3/4/2025
Location:
Bristol Eastern High School
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
Open until filled
POSITION TITLE: SECURITY- SCHOOL CLIMATE SAFETY AND SUPPORT SPECIALIST (BRISTOL EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL)
DEPARTMENT: NON-BARGAINING
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF SECURITY
ESSENTIAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Description:
Under the direction of the Director of Safety and Security, School Climate Specialists are responsible for the overall safety and security of Bristol Public Schools facilities and grounds, for maintaining order, enforcing Bristol Public Schools policies and procedures, and understanding and identifying student behavioral issues and using appropriate techniques to resolve issues
Essential Functions:
Patrol and monitor interior and exterior of buildings to ensure the safety and well-being of students, staff and visitors and to ensure the security of the facility
Establish a visible and professional presence in school facilities and grounds to deter incidents and to detect situations requiring assistance
Identify and understand student behavioral issues through comprehensive training and use appropriate techniques to resolve issues
Provide assistance to visitors and direct or escort them as needed
Prevent unauthorized access to school property and buildings by providing a visible presence, ensuring access control measures are enforced, and providing diligent patrols of school property and facilities
Identify suspicious or unauthorized individuals to determine reasons for being on school property.
Guide, escort or control individuals suspected of illegal or prohibited activity
Respond to calls for assistance and emergency situations including but not limited to disruptive and or disorderly incidents, medical emergencies and fires in an attempt to protect life and property and restore and maintain order
Use de-escalation and behavioral management techniques to attempt to resolve issues
Encourage and ensure that all staff and visitors are displaying proper identification badges at all times
Assist staff and first responders in handling emergency or disruptive situations
Work closely with School Resource Officer and school staff to promote student responsibility for behavior and attitude by serving as a role model and providing positive interactions with students
Investigate and document incidents and accidents
Assist building administrators and central office staff with planning and carrying out required monthly crisis drills
Operate and monitor building CCTV systems to identify possible issues and investigate incidents
Report to building administrator or supervisor any condition or practices that interferes with the safety of students, staff or visitors
Provide traffic direction and control as required
Attend training and meetings as required
Take daily direction from school building administrators
Travel between sites for routine or emergency purposes
Be available for voluntarily and forced overtime assignments as needed
Report discipline matters, suspected physical, mental and/or substance abuse to proper authorities immediately
Maintain the strictest confidence concerning personnel, students and operational concerns of the district
Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
Report all cases of suspected child abuse to appropriate school personnel and proper school authority
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Serve as a role model for students and staff
Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
Respond to questions and requests in an appropriate and timely manner
Perform other duties as assigned by Logistics and Safety Supervisor and/or Building Principal
Qualifications/Certificates:
High School Diploma
Valid CT security Officer ID Card
5 years related experience
Previous law enforcement, corrections or military background preferred
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Bristol Board of Education may find appropriate
CPR/First Aid/AED
National Incident Management System (NIMS) within 6 months of appointment
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Prepare and present clear and concise reports in a timely manner
Demonstrate exceptional moral character and sound judgement
On-call availability for emergencies
Knowledge of local, state and federal laws, regulatory codes, and professional standards applicable to Bristol Public Schools
Additional Working Conditions:
Interaction among children
Repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing, calculator, writing
Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, read, hear, see, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb and stoop
Frequent interruption of duties by staff, students, visitors and/or telephone
Frequent climbing of stairs
Occasional requirement to walk in excess of 2 miles per day
Occasional requirement to lift, carry, push and/or pulling various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 50 pounds
Requirement to assist in the restraint, movement or other emergency weight bearing assistance of students and/or staff
Other duties may be assigned
Equipment Operated:
Computer/Laptop Printer Scanner Tablet Motor Vehicle Golf Cart
Required Testing:
None
Evaluation:
Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions set by the Bristol Board of Education
Salary: $25.50 per hour, 40 hours per week (8 hours per day)
Location: Bristol Eastern High School
Hours: 7:00am to 3:00pm
Start Date: To be determined
APPLICATION: Those currently employed by the Bristol Board of Education submit an internal application. All others fill out an online application at www.applitrack.com/Bristol/onlineapp.
3/4/2025 KC/mma
PC# 5434000
Title: SECURITY: School Climate Safety and Support Specialist
Company: Bristol Public Schools
Location: Bristol, CT
