Safety and Security Aide

                                                                           

Essential Function: 

A Safety and Security Aide is responsible to provide for the safety of all members of the community and to protect the assets of the district and those of its constituents.  Safety and Security Aides will strive to promote an atmosphere that is safe and secure and thereby contribute to the academic excellence of Wallingford-Swarthmore School District. 

 

Reports to: Safety & Security Coordinator and Building Principal

 

Calendar:  192 days per year (approx August through June); 7.5 hours per day

 

Responsibilities:

• Conducts periodic foot and vehicle patrols of assigned areas
• Assists motorists, enforces all traffic and parking regulations and assist in traffic control when necessary
• Responds to all medical emergencies and supports emergency medical personnel.  Administers first aid and CPR as trained and coordinates with emergency dispatch and emergency personnel if needed
• Responds to other radio calls as directed, takes appropriate action and submits an incident report if necessary
• Prepares required incident reports.  Notes unusual activities for follow-up action; conducts follow-up investigation of reported incidents.
• Identifies and reports potentially dangerous situations and hazardous conditions throughout the campus, and takes appropriate corrective measures.
• Resolves conflict between individuals or groups which may, without intervention, escalate to disorderly behavior.
• Assists with inspections and reports on emergency, fire and communication systems throughout the campus.
• Provides continuing support for special events and external details,
• Escorts students, staff and faculty when requested on campus.
• Works with students to establish positive relationships.
• Appropriately interacts in classroom and playground settings with students as a trusted adult.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• School Safety or School Resource Officer Training preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year directly applicable work experience
• Willing to work a varied/flex schedule to accommodate special departmental workload and/or shift changes.
• Must possess and maintain valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine proper course of action.
• Must respond to emergency call in.
• Maintain a First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
• Subject to routine background investigations.

Physical demands and working conditions:

• Lifts, carries, pushes, or pulls a variety of emergency equipment and/or materials, including fire extinguishers, and evacuation chair.
• Physical stamina is required for prolonged standing, walking and bicycling patrols, as related to job functions.
• Works outside in all weather conditions and under possible hazardous conditions. 

 

 

The District retains the right to screen, interview, and offer positions prior to the closing date on the posting.

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Employment in the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District is non-discriminatory.  That is, there is no discrimination in recruitment, employment, or promotion on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, physical handicap, creed, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetic information, or age

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