Coordinator: School Security Officers - Police Services Department (2018-19)

Ref: PCN6773

TITLE:

Coordinator, School Security Officers

REPORTS TO:

Assigned Supervisor

DEPARTMENT:

Police Services

CLASSIFICATION:

Classified Management

FLSA:

Exempt

WORK YEAR/HOURS:

261 days / 7.5 hours or duty days and hours as assigned

ISSUED:

Created: November 2014

SALARY GRADE:

ADCL 17

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of assigned supervisor, plan, organize, coordinate and manage the programs, services and activities of school site and District security operations; analyze security requirements and recommend improvements which assure the safety, security, and protection of District students, staff, facilities and the public; communicate effectively with school administrators, direct reports and other District staff, local law enforcement and other community representatives to ensure cooperative working relationships; organize and coordinate work assignments; select, assign, train and supervise and evaluate staff; provide ongoing training programs to ensure assigned staff are trained in an ongoing and timely manner.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:(Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to reflect the principal job elements accurately.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Develop and maintain effective and professional working relationships with students, parents, staff, administrators and community members with the goal of building positive relationships/partnerships; assisting in positive intervention and support initiatives; and implementing de-escalation, conflict resolution and restorative justice strategies to increase school safety and provide a positive school environment.

Oversee the development and implementation of continuous training and coaching to security personnel and other employees in pertinent policies, procedures and methods to ensure security services are provided in a legal, timely, effective and uniform manner with an emphasis on building positive relationships/partnerships, positive intervention and support, de-escalation strategies, conflict resolution and restorative justice.

Coordinate safe schools, crime prevention and protection activities (e.g. campus lock-down, evacuation, and other emergency procedures) to ensure adequate procedures are in place.

Make manpower adjustments to shifts according to staff available and special activities or events needing extra coverage, authorize overtime, with the approval of assigned supervisor, to maintain safe and secure schools.

Investigate and prepare written incident reports on: non-compliance to District policies; matters of disruptive activity; incidents or damage, injury, weapons use of possession, theft, drug abuse; alcohol, and tobacco use, sabotage, vandalism, assaults/fights or other inappropriate or illegal activity occurring on District property; produce written reports on any security related matters upon request.

Maintain close communication with and keep assigned supervisor, School Security Officers and site administrators informed of all matters related to site safety and security; maintain close communication with assigned supervisor relaying information regarding potential activity effecting the safety and security of the students, staff or facilities.

Meet with District administrators, faculty or other personnel, including representatives of other agencies to develop strategies and operating procedures for security personnel.

Meet with Chief of District Police, District Police Officers, School Security Officers, District administrators, faculty or other personnel, including representatives of other agencies to formulate school crisis emergency and safety plans as well as resolve situations and problems that arise with school safety and emergency preparedness areas of responsibility.

Develop and maintain procedures and methods for protecting students, staff, facilities and the general public; recommend changes in site safety and security operations to reduce safety and security risks; participate in school security assessment process with other District employees.

Respond to calls from the public and District employees on a variety of school safety issues to explain District policies, rules and sections of the Education and Penal codes that apply to school Districts.

Respond to District sites to assist in emergencies where peace and order may be threatened; assess the situation and deploy additional officers as needed; contact local law enforcement or fire and rescue personnel as needed.

Conduct investigations of incidents pertaining to burglary, vandalism, theft or arson of District-owned property.

Conduct random and scheduled patrols of assigned District sites, facilities and grounds or at other sites of District sponsored events.

Maintain current working knowledge of District policies concerning student conduct and discipline and applicable federal, state, local and District laws, ordinances, policies and regulations.

Support the District's Voluntary Resolution Plan with the Office of Civil Rights.

Develop and maintain effective, professional and diplomatic working relationships with local law enforcement officials and other related governmental officials as required and directed.

Maintain confidentiality of information.

Recruit, screen, train, assign and evaluate (solicit input from the site administrator or designee) District SSOs.

Attend and complete training as directed; initiate or request ongoing training regarding the use of technology or information involving safety and security techniques, procedures and protocols and general technology use.

Perform school safety functions and serve as a relief to security personnel as required.

Provide cross-training of other staff.

Perform related duties as assigned to maintain District security.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Associate of Arts degree or its equivalency required (2 years of similar and relevant work level experience = 1 year of college) in police science or closely related field preferred, but not required. A combination of experience and education may be used to meet the AA Degree requirement; however, the work experience years used to qualify for the AA Degree requirement cannot be used to meet the work requirement.

Three (3) years experience supervising others in a security/safety related field

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid First Aid and CPR Certification issued by an authorized agency

Valid California Driver's License

Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance

May be required to attend periodic evening meetings and/or travel within and out of District boundaries to attend meetings

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Positive intervention and support, de-escalation, conflict resolution and restorative justice initiatives and strategies

Building partnerships and collaboration with individuals, departments, agencies, and institutions

Interpersonal skills emphasizing tact, patience, courtesy and respect

Facilitation techniques

Building authentic and trusting relationships

Presentation, communication, and public speaking techniques

The District's Voluntary Resolution Plan

The Community School philosophy and implementation strategy

Principles of training and supervision

Law enforcement and security policies, procedures and methods and best practices

State legal codes including penal, education, welfare and institutions, health and safety codes

Applicable laws concerning law enforcement and security work including laws of search and seizure, arrest and evidence

School District organization, administration, facilities and operations

Crowd and traffic control techniques

Police radio codes and procedures

First aid procedures

Report writing methods

Diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of District students and staff

Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary and punctuation

Computer software, hardware, and related technology

ABILITY TO:

Communicate, interact and work in a positive manner with K-12 students, parents, staff, administrators, law enforcement and community members

Respond to emergency situations and unlawful activities and take appropriate action

Establish effective working relationships and interact successfully with others

Develop and maintain positive and professional working relationships with a diverse group of students, staff, law enforcement, volunteers and the community in a confidential manner

Organize and prioritize workload for self and those supervised

Provide leadership to assigned personnel regarding security

Successfully work independently, as a member of a department and management team

Select, assign, schedule, train, supervise and evaluate others

Be flexible and adaptable as situations warrant

Maintain records and files

Observe health and safety rules and regulations

Meet schedules and timelines

Complete work with many interruptions

Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures

Demonstrate excellent and effective written and spoken communication skills in English, including content, context, communication, conciseness, grammar and usage

Prepare and deliver oral presentations

Operate personal computer, related software, and other office equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT:

Office and diverse school site environments; driving a vehicle to conduct work; fast-paced work; constant interruptions; may be required to work in inclement weather with or without effective protection from sun, cold and rain; potential contact with blood and other body fluids and communicable diseases

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Consistent mental alertness; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; walking long distances; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects up to 50 pounds, occasionally up to 100 pounds; bending and twisting at the waist, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; dexterity of both hands and fingers while performing duties; seeing to read, write and use the computer; hearing and speaking to exchange information, in person or on the telephone, and make presentations.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:

The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.



Primary Location: OUSD Police Department
Salary Range: $89,826.97 - $114,624.79 / Per Year
Shift Type: Full-Time

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