Hybrid Campus Security Lead at Oklahoma City Public Schools

Reports To:          Security Manager
FSLA Status:       Non-Exempt
Compensation:    908 ( Salary determlined by experience)
Work Days:          242
FTE:                    1.00 (hours will vary by site(Day/Night Shifts)
                     
 

Position Summary:
Responsible for supervision of assigned Campus Security Officers and ensuring all assigned staff are oriented, assigning work, scheduling, disciplining, evaluating and granting leave. Provides security of assigned sites to ensure protection of all property, staff, visitors and students. Responds to emergency calls, security alarms, and other safety or security related issues. Follows the district’s standard operating produces by enforcing regulations and directives for the assigned tasks, sites, and acts as a deterrent to by remaining visible.

     

Essential Duties:

 

• Actively engages and creates a positive rapport with students, parents, staff and visitors.
• Supervises, trains, and mentors Campus Security Officers.
• Promotes student responsibility for behavior and attitude by serving as a role model and mentor.
• Monitors and patrols assigned areas of the school buildings, grounds, and parking lots to deter, detect, report and stop violations of the law and/or school board policies.
• Directs traffic, enforces parking, and other vehicle matters when necessary.
• Removes disruptive individuals from the premises when necessary.
• Assisst school staff, law enforcement, and other emergency personnel in crisis and emergency situations.
• Ensures staff, visitors, and contractors wear and display OKCPS identification badges while on property.
• Intervenes when necessary to prevent potentially dangerous or disruptive situations. Notifies building administration, supervisor, and emergency personnel as necessary.
• Displays ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, staff, and outside agencies.
• Wears District designated attire and equipment in a clean and professional manner.
• Ensures grooming and appearance is professional in nature.
• Maintains a strict level of confidentiality concerning all OKCPS staff, students, and records.
• Monitors and operates electronic safety and security equipment.
• Provides security for special events and other activities outside normal working hours.
• Maintains good physical condition.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required):

 

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to meet district’s insurance coverage requirements.
• Must have and maintain a current Oklahoma CLEET Armed Guard License.
• Must provide individual weapon, ammunition, minimum level 2 retention holster and equipment (i.e. 9mm up to 45mm semi-automatic, all others must be approved by Director of Security). All equipment must be approved by OKCPS Security Director or designee.
• Ability to maintain control under stressful situations and de-escalate situations.
• Ability to pass physical fitness test.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Knowledge of reporting writing.

 

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities):

 

• Experience working with students or school environment.
• Three (3) years of experience as a security officer
• Certified in a secondary (less lethal) use of force tool (i.e. OC Pepper Spray)

 

*Relevant experience may be substituted for formal education at a 2:1 ratio. Therefore, for every 1 year of college lacking, 2 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted.

 
Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Must have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on the computer.
• Must have adequate visual acuity to read, interpret and transcribe written material and other required duties.
• Requires normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone.
• Requires some stooping, bending, stretching and occasional lifting not to exceed 75 pounds.
• Sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• May periodically require work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, under sometimes stressful conditions in order to meet business needs and strict deadlines.

 Work Environment:
 

• Working indoors and outdoors with routine walkabouts