Part Time Relief Elementary School Safety and Security Support chez Iron County School District

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Iron County School District is seeking a Relief Elementary School Safety and Security Support Paraprofessional.
This position will be open until filled.

The part time Relief Elementary School Safety and Security Support is under the direction of the school principal, and District Safety and Security Supervisor, the School Guardian under the state statute  UCA 53-22-105…is to support the district and school level safety and security specialists with the school safety plan, and work to prevent and be a first responder in emergency situations at the school level. A school guardian: (a) does not have authority to act in a law enforcement capacity; and (b) may, at the school where the school guardian is employed: (i) take actions necessary to prevent or abate an active threat; and (ii) temporarily detain an individual when the school guardian has reasonable cause to believe the individual has committed or is about to commit a forcible felony.

• Does not have authority to act in a law enforcement capacity

• Take actions necessary to prevent or abate an active threat

• Temporarily detain an individual when the school guardian has reasonable cause to believe the individual has committed or is about to commit a forcible felony

• Hold or obtain a valid concealed carry permit issued under Title 53, Chapter 5, Part 7, Concealed Firearm Act.

• Satisfactorily complete initial training within six months after hire.

• Complete the required annual and biannual training sessions to retain designation as a School Guardian

• Undergo a mental health screening selected by the state security chief in collaboration with the Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health.

• Carry a concealed firearm while at work.

• Maintain current knowledge and improve skill application by participating in regular on-going training.

• Attend an initial, annual, and biannual training to maintain their guardian status which includes; 

   

  • General familiarity with the types of firearms that can be concealed for self-defense and defense of others

• Adheres to all local, state, and federal policies and procedures for special education and behavior compliance.
• Handle confidential information appropriately
• File a report if, during the performance of the [campus sentry]'s duties, the [campus sentry] points a firearm at an individual. The aforementioned report shall include:

• (i) a description of the incident;

• (ii) the identification of the individuals involved in the incident; and

• (iii) any other information required by the state security chief.

• Submit a report to the school administrator, school safety and security director, and the state security chief within 48 hours after an incident.
• Submit to a reviewal of all reports by the school administrator, school safety and security director, and the state security chief 
• Operates various types of office equipment such as computers, copy machines, etc.
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance and job performance is required
• Complies with established district policies and procedures.
• Must have basic computer knowledge, be familiar with Google docs and check email frequently. Must be willing to learn and use all computer systems and software as needed.
• Live-action practice plan with school administrators 
• Safe loading, unloading, storage, and carrying of firearms in a school setting
• Firearms range training
• Laws on the lawful use of a firearm by a private citizen
• Coordination with law enforcement in the event of an active threat
• Basic trauma first aid
• Use of force and de-escalation techniques
• Situational response evaluations
• Firearm safety and storage
• De-escalation tactics
• The role of mental health in incidents
• Disability awareness and interactions
• Training on the specifics of the school building(s)