Security Assistant Jobs in Philadelphia, PA (NOW HIRING)

Summary:     
    To assist administration and professional staff in maintaining safety and security at all Central Bucks School District (CBSD) school campuses and to work closely with local emergency service agencies on matters related to CBSD Schools.
Under the immediate supervision of the Safety & Security Lead and the District Safety & Security Manager, and the general direction of the assigned School Administrators, the Safety & Security Assistant is responsible to assist administrators, professional staff, and students maintain a safe and secure school environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Through demonstrated professionalism, serve as an active deterrent to potential risks, criminal activity, and mischief. Recognize and respond to changes in normal conditions that may lead to safety or security risks.
• Respond to emergency situations; administer first aid and CPR, within the scope of training. Apprehend and detain people as needed, within the limits specified under the Criminal Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and internal policies and procedures.
• Observe, report and note any safety or hazardous situations or activities.
• Patrol locker rooms, rest rooms, lounges, study halls, stairwells, bus platform, cafeteria and other potential problem areas, including the building's exterior, to discover and address any safety or security issues.
• Observe and report violations of local, state and federal laws to administrators and cooperate with law enforcement to assist in the investigation and possible prosecution.
• Patrol parking lots and school grounds for suspicious or dangerous situations.
• Daily interaction and coordination with School Administrator's as well as other security personnel to discuss safety and security concerns, and inappropriate student behavior. Formulate action plans to resolve problems related to school safety and security concerns.
• Communicate with students regularly about district safety and security issues and provide orientation and assistance to students as needed. Build professional rapport with students and staff.
• Monitor and operate district safety and security technology (i.e. CCTV, access cards, etc.). Ensure proper use and care of district equipment; operate and maintain equipment and vehicles in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Safeguard school district assets, property, equipment and facilities against illegal and destructive acts.
• Ensure appropriate levels of access control are in place during all hours, report any discrepancies and make notifications to individual members of management as may be required.
• Submit written incident reports as needed, for situations occurring on school property. Reports are to be concise, accurate, grammatically correct, and able to be presented for management and/or legal review.
• Abide by all rules, regulations and policies of the Central Bucks School District and the Operations Department.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  None

• High school diploma or equivalent. Associate degree or higher preferred, and training from a State or Municipal law enforcement training academy, contract security, in-house proprietary security, military police, PA Act 235, EMT, and/or comparable Emergency Services training.
• A minimum of one (1) year of full-time employment. Experience in private security, fire, EMS, military, and/or law enforcement is preferred. Experience working with adolescents is beneficial and preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to read and write in English equivalent to a high school graduate. Ability to communicate in English particularly in emergency situations requiring clear and definitive articulation to assure confidence, control, and safety of those involved; to respond to guests and employees with poise, tact, and authority during routine and/or crisis situations; to interact effectively with all levels of employees and with law enforcement authorities; to make sound judgements, resolve conflicts and deal with both victims and perpetrators of crime.
• Must possess or be able to successfully complete and maintain current CPR and First Aid Certification as set forth by the American Red Cross or equivalent association. Any additional certifications such as Emergency Medical Technician, and/or Pennsylvania State Police Act 235, should be maintained and current.
• Must successfully complete required Act 44 and Safe Schools training within the first 6 months of employment i.e., NASRO (National Association of School Resource Officers) School Resource Officer, ICS-100, ICS-200, and other training as assigned.
• Function in a non-discriminatory manner. Must possess the ability to make mature and sound judgments; defuse and resolve conflicts.
• May, on rare occasions, be needed to be available to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, and midnights as well as weekends and holidays.
• Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle driver's license and clean driving record.
• Will consider a comparable combination of education, training, and experience.

Physical Demands:  

• Must have the ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity; hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; articulate information in an emergency situation; have the visual acuity necessary to observe and comprehend student movement.
• Duties are normally performed inside a school / classroom environment and outdoors in all weather conditions. Ability to work in a school environment for extended periods of time including but not limited to sitting, standing, bending, reaching, walking, talking, hearing, climbing stairs and occasional lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• In limited emergency circumstances, may be required to run, quickly ascend or descend stairs, assist in physically restraining a person.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All employment is provisional for 90 days as required by ACT 168 of 2014, enacted December 22, 2014. IF YOU ARE A NEW HIRE WITH CBSD, you must complete the ACT 168 INQUIRY FORM which is included in the New Hire Checklist. See details and instructions on the Inquiry Form.
EEO/AA/VEVRAA Employer: 
The Central Bucks School District is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. The Central Bucks School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities
Act and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.