Security Worker Job at Penfield Central School Dist in City of Rochester

Overview

SECURITY WORKER: COMPETITIVE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE (POSTING #1648)

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position is responsible for the security of valuable property and supplies at times when employees are not present. In school district settings duties involve monitoring and attempting to prevent disruptive behavior. The employee reports directly to and works under the general supervision of a Senior Security Worker or other higher level staff member. Does related work as required.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Safety and Security Coordinator, studies Federal, State and local security and safety regulations applicable to a school facility and confers with supervisory and administrative personnel to develop and coordinate procedures for compliance including annual District/Building Emergency Plans.
• Under the direction of the Safety and Security Coordinator, tour facilities routinely to inspect for possible safety hazards.
• Under the direction of the Safety and Security Coordinator, update the Raptor system in each building so that drills are programmed into the system, work with administrators to complete the required safety drills, and submit records to the Director of Facilities for NYS record keeping.
• Assists with overall safety/security surveillance of facilities.
• Conducts periodic rounds, making sure all windows, doors and entrances to the building are closed and locked.
• Monitors and attempts to prevent disruptive behavior in schools.
• Prevents admittance of unauthorized persons to the premises.
• Investigates unusual conditions or disturbances.
• Prevents damage to district property.
• Assists local fire department with fire alarms and bomb scares.
• Monitors vehicle and personnel movement on school or County property.
• Opens all doors on schedule allowing public to enter.
• Writes simple activity reports concerning incidents such as vandalism, theft, or other disruptive activity.
• Confers with staff, adults and students (in schools) concerning safety measures.
• Attends orientation, in-service training, and meetings relative to related rules, regulations, policies, conflict resolution and human relations; communicates with staff concerning employee or student behavior.
• Oversee the use of the Raptor system to ensure sentries use the program with fidelity and upload updates for stay away/no trespass orders for each building.
• Assist sentry with traffic monitoring at each building.
• Supervise building sentrys.
• Other duties as assigned by direct supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma. Experience as a security guard or security officer may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Special Requirements

Current registration as a Security Guard with the New York State Department of State.

Reports To

Safety and Security Coordinator

Terms of Employment

Twelve-month position. Competitive benefit package

Salary

Starting Rate: $22.00 per hour minimum (Based on experience)

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative

Industries

• Primary and Secondary Education

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