Job Description:
Security Officer
West Oak Lane Charter School
Essential Functions:
The School Security Officer shall be responsible for protecting the safety and welfare of students and school personnel in accordance with policies of West Oak Lane Charter School.

• Actively assist in supervising general activity in corridors, lunchrooms, restrooms and school grounds during the hours in which school is in session.
• Monitor the building at all times, including the monitoring of lavatories periodically during the day
• Patrols the campus and surrounding areas walking.
• Inspect I.D.’s at the Main Entrance, and check in all visitors.
• Assists with the administrations and the operations of the Security Department, while adhering to the policies and procedures of West Oak Lane Charter School
• Monitor and operate CCTV Systems, Mobile Radios, Intercom and Fire /Burglar Alarms.
• Respond to campus emergencies situations and follow the school’s protocol in a professional manner. Responding promptly to the signal for calling the School Security Officer.
• Able to work under pressure independently and/or in a group setting.
• Direct campus traffic, parking, school bus drop-offs and pick-ups.
• Assists Maintenance at times with snow/debris removal and other activities.
• Other duties as directed by the Security Supervisor or School Administrators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, High School Diploma or GED.
• Required FBI fingerprints, Child abuse background check and PA criminal check.
• At least 1 year of experience with School Security, Law Enforcement and/or working with children.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Communication Skills (English) oral and written; Confidence in conveying information to all types of members of the community, including teachers, administrators, other staff members and students.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of staff and students.
• Ability to work as a team member and handle frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrates good sound judgment and dependability. Reacts well under pressure. Takes responsibility for own actions. Conducts oneself in a professional manner.
• Treats people with respect; Works ethically and with integrity; Approaches others in a tactful manner.
• Maintain certification in CPR/AED and First Aid.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Requires prolonged standing, walking, stooping, twisting and squatting on a constant basis.
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials.
• Work in wide variety of environments as found in all areas of the school.