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Fall River School Department Security Officers in Fall River, Massachusetts
The Superintendent of Schools announces the following position within the Fall River Public School System: QUALIFICATIONS: ? Candidate must be 21 years of age or older with earned high School diploma or GED ? Candidate must be able to successfully pass an in-house physical ability test ? Candidate must be able to pass an in-house safety officer training course ? A strong work ethic and demonstrated initiative for continuous improvement ? Physical ability and stamina to perform an acceptable quantity & quality of work at all times ? A work history of dependability and reliability with a positive and cooperative attitude. ? Ability to meet attendance requirements ? Valid Driver\'s license and proof of good driving record, at all times ? Must clear criminal (CORI, SORI, fingerprint), physician\'s physical and chemical screenings ? Ability to become CPI and CPR / First Aid trained ? Ability to apply common sense understanding in oral or written instructions ? Ability to interact and relate to school leadership, faculty, staff, and public in a courteous manner ? Ability to work in inclement weather, including heat, cold, rain, or snow ? Ability to demonstrate professional judgement and appropriately respond to crisis under pressure Preference will be given to: ? Military Veterans with honorable discharges ? Prior law enforcement experience in municipal, state, or education agencies ? Retirees from the Department of Correction ? Earned Associate\'s or Bachelor\'s Degrees in public safety related field ? Candidates currently on Civil Service or municipal listS for public safety departments (police, fire, EMS) ? Earned certifications in public safety related programs (i.e. First Responder) ? Two-years successful supervision of students in a structured setting (ex. athletic coach, Boys\' & Girls\' Club, camp counselor, group home) ? Candidates who have successfully passed the ParaPro exam POSITION SUMMARY: To provide a safe and secure environment for learning, and to provide a security presence as directed at academic, athletic, enrichment, and social events during and after regular school hours. REPORTS TO: Director of Operations / Facilities and Operations Division in consultation with the school building Principal for all school-based operations and performance evaluations. RESPONSIBILITIES ? Assist the building Principal and school leadership team in providing a safe and secure environment for learning for all faculty, staff, students and families. ? Implement and maintain daily school safety / security operational protocol by patrolling interior points of entrance/exit, passageways, common areas including restrooms, instructional areas, gymnasium, auditorium, cafeteria and assembly areas as assigned ? Ensures appropriate pedestrian traffic patterns and flow along interior passageways and exterior walkways. ? Monitors motor vehicle traffic issues around assigned facility, including but not limited to vehicle-free zones/building proximity, parking areas and speed. ? Pre-qualifies visitors, vendors and external contractors while monitoring accountability using registration (sign-in/out), identification badge assignment, controlled access areas and passage routes throughout the facility. Provides directions as needed as well as information regarding visitation policies and protocols to all authorized visitors. ? Controls and diffuses disturbances before, during and after school hours, within school buildings, upon school grounds and along access and egress routes. This includes physical altercations. ? Assists in investigation of causes of school disturbances, theft, vandalism, and/or breaches in safety and security policies and protocols. ? Employ the use of metal detecting devices and physical bag checks for the monitoring of safe and secure school access as needed. Please apply online