Bryant School District
Commissioned School Security Officer

Department: District Administration

Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: District Security Coordinator
Grade/Level: Classified

Amount of Travel Required: Varies
Job Type: Regular

Positions Supervised: None
Work Schedule: 190-day contract. Daily hours are determined by length of contract and include a 30-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks.

POSITION SUMMARY
Provides armed security for the school staff, students, buildings and property throgh 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

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)
• 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 provde 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, calendar, 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 Security Coordinator.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following district procedures.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
• Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Loyal - The trait of feeling a sense of duty to the employer.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Punctuality - Ability to report to work on time on a day-to-day basis.
• Regular attendance - Exhibiting regular attendance in order to perform duties in a satisfactory manner.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.
• Tolerance - Ability to work successfully with a variety of people without making judgments.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required

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

Computer Skills: Shall be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency with computers, radios, communication equipment and programs associated with the position.

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 successfully pass psychological exam.
4. 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.
5. Completion of required training and background check and attainment/renewal of Commissioned School Security Officer license is required every two (2) years.
6. Must meet all requirements to be a commissioned school security officer pursuant to Arkansas law (including, without limitation, Ark. Code Ann. 17-40-337).
7. Must furnish own firearm and ammunition that meets approved parameters set by the District Security Coordinator.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands  
Stand C
Walk C
Sit F
Manually Manipulate C
Reach Outward C
Reach Above Shoulder F
Climb O
Crawl N
Squat or Kneel O
Bend O
Grasp C
Speak C

Lift/Carry
10 lbs or less F
11-20 lbs F
21-50 lbs F
51-100 lbs O
Over 100 lbs N

Push/Pull
12 lbs or less F
13-25 lbs F
26-40 lbs O
41-100 lbs N

Other Physical Requirements
• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
• Sense of Sound - Ability to carry on normal conversations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position involves indoor and outdoor duties. The indoor sound level varies from very quiet to moderately loud depending on the activities taking place.

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The Human Resources Department has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Bryant School District reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the District may deem appropriate.

It is the policy of the Bryant School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.