Position Type:
OTHER/OTHER

Date Posted:
6/9/2022

Location:
Chase Building - 236 Grand Street

Date Available:
Immediately After Hire

Closing Date:
Until Position is Filled

City of Waterbury & Waterbury Public Schools

JOB CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION

JOB CLASSIFICATION TITLE
School Security Coordinator
(Non-Competitive, Unclassified)

DEPARTMENT
Department of Safety and Security- BOE

Bargaining Unit Classification: Non-Union - follows MMA

REPORTS TO:
Director of Safety and Security and Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee
FLSA DESIGNATION
Exempt
Salary: $65,000 ~ $95,000
* Continued employment is contingent upon grant funding

PART I - SUMMARY OF CLASSIFICATION

This class is accountable for performing a full range of general security monitoring, public interaction, and clerical functions.

PART II - MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

A. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Prior experience in a school setting, law enforcement, or security-related field. That could reasonably be expected to perform the range of functions listed below.

B. CREDENTIALS:

1. Nine (5) years of experience in security, public safety, law enforcement, corporate or industrial safety operation.

C. LICENSURES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1. Incumbents are required to travel in the course of their daily work.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess Certified Protection Professional designation or the ability to acquire the designation within an established time frame.
3. Incumbents in this class may be required to be on twenty-four-hour call.

D. CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

E. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Basic oral and written communication skills;
• Basic interpersonal skills;
• Extensive knowledge of security protocols and emergency preparedness;
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions;
• Ability to operate office equipment;
• Ability to perform basic clerical tasks;
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to conduct training.
• Knowledge and experience in applying best practices for safety and security programs, preferably in an educational setting;
• Knowledge of report writing;

PART III - POSITION SUPERVISES:

Not applicable

PART IV - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.

• Monitor security footage of hallways, cafeteria, and security camera matrix for Schools
• Ensure cameras are working in all schools and report issues to the Director of Safety and Security.
• Alert the Director of Safety and Security to any concerns or issues observed in any of the school cameras.
• Inspect building facilities periodically to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff and the security of the facilities and communicate with Department Head, Principals, and Public Safety Officials.
• Immediately contacts Emergency Personnel in the event of an emergency or problematic situation;

• Assists in maintaining a positive working relationship with local police, fire, and other emergency response departments;
• Assist in managing security systems, software, and equipment including access control and CCTVs;
• Assist in reviewing records and logs of security incidents and completes required reports;
• Possesses knowledge of first aid, CPR and restraint;
• Assist in Coordinates with internal/external emergency response protocols and/or agencies;

• Schedule monitoring of all Waterbury Public Schools during arrival, lunch waves at the high school and middle school levels, exterior monitoring of elementary schools during outside activities as well as district-wide dismissals.
• Assist school administrators in monitoring "trouble areas" within specified schools to ensure students are safe and not in off limited parts of the buildings.
• Assist the Director of Safety and Security with capturing footage for investigations related to police matters, CIRMA and Litigation claim.
• Monitor Fire Digitizer currently housed at Waterbury PD to ensure no schools are "offline or in trouble mode" and report any issues immediately to the Director of Safety and Security.
• Assist the Director of Safety and Security with managing emergency situations at schools as well as emergency responders by tracking activities in the affected schools via local cameras.
• Monitor dispatch traffic for Police and Fire and report any school-related calls to the Director of Safety and Security.
• Monitor daily SONITROL activity to ensure all buildings are being armed as required and alert the Director of Safety and Security to any system issues requiring repair.
• Request SONITROL codes for BOE employees upon approval from the Director of Safety and Security.
• Manage the filing of all Safety meetings in the shared drive as well as oversee that all fire and safety drills are completed each month by all city schools.
• Assist the Director of Safety and Security with administering and monitoring the AED program currently in all schools.
• Assist the Director of Safety and Security Director with tracking CIRMA claims for BOE and end-of-year audit for OSHA.
• Assist the Director of Safety and Security with assessing First Reports of Injury Claims on a daily basis to determine if further investigation is needed or if school equipment or structures that caused the accident need to be repaired or replaced.
• Assist Safety and Security Director with gathering information for student or visitor injuries that occur on school property.
• Track all Incident Reports submitted by all district schools.
• Assist the Director of Safety and Security with further developing the ALL Hazards Plan for the district and updating emergency procedures and reporting formats.
• Assist the Director of Safety and Security with developing updated district key requests for schools and policy regarding master and room keys requests.
• Track all service requests for intrusion alarm, camera, and access control issues.
• Confer with the Director of Safety and Security on school traffic issues and public complaints in reference to school traffic.
• Track all safety and security requests from school administrators (additional card access, tinting, fencing, rerouting school traffic, replacing exterior doors, etc.)
• Assist the Director of Safety and Security with fire and safety audits during the summer months.
• Manage and administer daily alerts to cabinet members related to school arrests or any other pertinent matters that need to be conveyed.
• Oversee school radio distribution;
• Performs related duties as required.

PART V - WORKING CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements:

Employees appointed to positions in this class must maintain visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform assigned duties of the class. A physical examination may be required.

Frequency: Place an "X" in each box that is appropriate to your job. NEVER (N) OCCASIONALLY (O) FREQUENTLY (F) CONSTANTLY (C) 0 % of Shift 1-33% of Shift 34-66% of Shift 67-100% of Shift Working Conditions N O F C Working Conditions N O F C Physical Demands Depth Perception X Standing X Color Distinction X Walking X Peripheral Vision X Sitting X Driving X Lifting X Physical Strength: Carrying X Little Physical Effort (-10lbs.) X Pushing X Light Work (-20 lbs.) X Pulling X Medium Work (20-50 lbs.) X Climbing X Heavy Work (50-100 lbs.) X Balancing X Very Heavy Work (100+ lbs.) X Stooping X Environmental Conditions Kneeling X Cold (50 degrees F or less) X Crouching X Heat (90 degrees F or more) X Crawling X Temperature Changes X Reaching X Wetness X Handling X Humidity X Grasping X Extreme Noise or Vibration X Twisting X Exposure to Chemicals X Feeling X Exposure to Gases and Fumes X Talking X Exposure to Unpleasant Odors X Hearing X Exposure to bodily fluids X Repetitive Motion X Exposure to dampness X Hand/Eye/Foot Coordination X Confinement to a Small or Restricting Area X Visual Acuity/Near X Mechanical Hazards X Visual Acuity/Far X Physical danger or abuse X
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and duties performed by personnel so classified.

City of Waterbury & Waterbury Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the District when necessary.

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