Academy School District 20
Lead School Security Officer Jobs in Kuwait
Recruiting Start Date
07/19/2022
Estimated Start Date
08/08/2022Maintains safety and security of property, facilities, and personnel; assigned to a high school or middle school campus or to districtwide patrol duties; assigned to a school-year schedule or a year-round schedule; conducts vehicle and foot patrols of district campuses and other property to ensure safety and security of students, visitors, staff, buildings, and property; responds to alarms and other calls for security assistance; monitors district security systems and request appropriate response from other security officers, other district personnel, and/or public safety and police personnel as needed; supervises and directs the activities of security officers in a campus environment, or who are engaged in districtwide activities.
Incumbent must meet all requirements of local, state, and federal regulations for controlled substance testing including pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug and alcohol testing.
Incumbent must complete a pre-employment psychological assessment.
The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.
Reports consistently for work as scheduled
Performs other duties as assigned
Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
Assesses danger and calls for backup or assistance if necessary
Assists administrators with student disciplinary matters as requested
Assists building administration, school safety and security personnel, and law enforcement with the investigation of criminal incidents or discipline code violations
Assists in the coordination of action to be taken concerning threats of violence against students or district personnel, and assists in implementation of safety plan recommendations
Assists responding police officers who are conducting investigations by contacting necessary district personnel, unlocking doors, turning off/on alarm systems, etc.
Checks the security of premises and provides assistance to responding police officers and/or district personnel
Completes necessary reports to document criminal events or discipline code violations
Ensures student and staff safety
Ensures students, staff, and visitors adhere to school board policies and regulations while on campus or at district sponsored events
Follows all district policies and procedures
Intervenes to halt or prevent fights, disturbances, or other incidents, and diffuses threatening or confrontational situations
Investigates and documents criminal events on district owned property
Issues verbal warnings, reports misconduct, and requests assistance from appropriate personnel as required
Maintains familiarity with and enforces Student Conduct and Discipline Code and other school rules and regulations
Makes notifications via telephone, radio, or written report of incidents requiring documentation
Monitors alarm systems, camera systems, and other security devices
Observes all district policies and procedures
Provides armed escort for funds transfers
Provides armed patrol of district owned property to enforce laws and district regulations, detects and/or interdicts vandalism, theft, burglary, and other criminal activity
Provides leadership, direction, and supervision for assigned school security officers and/or patrol officers
Provides security and assistance for public meetings of the Board of Education, other district committees and activities at the Education and Administration Center, and at other locations
Provides student supervision for athletics, activities, and other school/district-related functions
Renders appropriate first aid to injured persons and follows established protocol for reporting injuries
Responds to burglar, fire, or panic alarm activations
Satisfactorily completes initial certification and annual re-certification training in law enforcement and security skills, including but not limited to, legal updates, crisis intervention skills, physical control and arrest techniques, and firearms qualification
Serves as the security liaison and assists building administration with school safety and security, including law enforcement investigations of criminal incidents and/or discipline code violations
Watches for disturbances, fights, unauthorized visitors, or criminal activity
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Ability to effectively manage conflict
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, administrators, departments, other agencies, and the general public
Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
Ability to intervene in physical conflict and physically restrain persons to protect property or other persons
Ability to maintain a positive attitude
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to perform responsibilities without the necessity of close supervision
Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions
Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, school staff and coworkers
Ability to work independently
Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
Demonstrates proficiency with firearms
Demonstrates successful interpersonal interactions
Knowledge of computers and alarm monitoring equipment
Knowledge of working with young adults
Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills