SCHOOL SECURITY GUARD 7078

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class patrols the buildings and grounds in a school district to enforce school rules and ensure the safety of students, staff, and visitors; and to prevent damage to school facilities. The incumbent is expected to establish a rapport with students in order to provide an atmosphere that is safe and conducive to the proper functioning of the school, and to assist students or refer them to proper staff members for assistance with any problems. Employees may be expected to provide classroom instruction directed at increasing awareness, personal safety and an understanding of applicable laws. Work requires the exercise of independent judgment and is performed under the general supervision of the building principal. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Patrols all areas of school buildings and grounds including halls, stairwells, rest rooms, courtyards, entrances and parking lots to prevent trespassing, loitering, and class cutting, and to protect persons and property, maintain order, and assure compliance with all rules and regulations;

Assists students with problems and refers them to proper staff members;

May conduct classroom presentations to provide information and answer questions regarding personal safety, crime and violence prevention techniques and applicable laws including drug laws, traffic laws, etc.;

Questions unauthorized persons on or around school premises, advises as to school rules, and either directs visitors to the principal's office, or asks them to leave;

Restrains persons engaged in disorderly conduct;

Reports, to the building principal, any problems, incidents, and conditions affecting the security of the school buildings and grounds so that the building principal can contact the police if necessary;

Assists police in calming disturbances if necessary;

Assists when emergencies occur within the school building;

Watches for illegal drug use and accompanies school administrators on locker searches for drugs, weapons, or explosive devices.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations applicable to a school district and necessary for promoting and maintaining proper conduct, and ensuring the safety of students, staff, and visitors; good knowledge of crisis intervention and conflict resolution techniques; good knowledge of crime and violence prevention techniques; ability to provide related educational information to students through classroom presentations; ability to identify illegal drugs and detect signs of use; ability to defuse potentially dangerous situations; ability to follow directions; ability to develop a rapport with students; ability to explain rules and regulations in a way that will be understood and obeyed; tact; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Seven (7) years of experience as a peace or Police Officer from a jurisdiction within the State of New York.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

1 - There will be a qualifying psychological evaluation*.

2 - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS TO CARRY OR POSSESS FIREARMS: School Security Guards may carry or possess firearms while on duty if authorized to do so by the Appointing Authority and a license has been issued pursuant to §400 of Penal Law. Where possession of the license is required, eligibility for and continued possession of the license is required for employment.

*At the discretion of the Appointing Authority, the qualifying psychological evaluation may be waived for candidates who have a valid New York State MPTC certification, within the following guidelines:

a.) Pursuant to §2.30 6) of Criminal Procedure Law:

Separated for less than 2 years after having served for less than 2 consecutive years as a peace officer in NYS, or;

Separated for less than 4 years after having served as a peace officer in NYS for more than 2 consecutive years

b.) Pursuant to §209-q 1) b) of General Municipal Law:

Separated for less than 2 years after having served for less than 2 consecutive years as a police officer in NYS, or;

Separated for less than 4 years after having served as a police officer in NYS for more than 2 consecutive years, or;

Up to 10 years after separation with an approved police officer refresher course.

R 08/06/2019

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive