Campus Safety Monitor

Pay Grade: 731 (Min $17.55 per hr) Work Days: 188

Primary Purpose:

• Promote a safe and secure environment for students, visitors and employees

Qualifications: Education/Certification:

• High School diploma or equivalent (required)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Working knowledge of video surveillance systems, access control systems and similar security systems
• Proficiency in (or aptitude for) use of relevant technology (security systems, access controls systems, Google Suite, MS Office, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication and customer service skills
• Ability to maintain professionalism when handling difficult persons or emergency situations
• Ability to recognize problems and execute corrective measures
• Minimum 30 hours of college credit from accredited institution

Experience:

• Experience in security monitoring or dispatch, security technology, law enforcement, public safety communications, or similar experience (preferred)

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Operate access control systems at assigned campuses/facilities
• Communicate via video/intercom systems with persons seeking access to buildings and verify their authorization to enter
• Monitor video surveillance system and related security systems
• Walk interior and exterior of buildings and other areas for the purpose of detecting suspicious circumstances or safety and security risks
• Monitor two-way radio systems and serve as emergency point of contact when needed
• Notify campus administrators, school resource officers, local law enforcement, and others of incidents requiring intervention
• Initiate emergency actions such as Lockdown, Secure or Evacuation when directed or when authorized
• Make written reports, keep logs, track activity as required
• Interpret events observed accurately and determine appropriate action to take, occasionally under urgent or emergency circumstances
• Review and download/export video recordings for approved purposes or authorized requests
• Transport and operate walk-thru and handheld metal detector (magnetometer) equipment as assigned

Working Conditions: Mental Demands:

• Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Prolonged viewing of video monitors and computer screens; frequent standing, walking, sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; prolonged use of computer, keyboarding, mouse, and repetitive hand motions; occasional prolonged or irregular hours; exposure to inclement weather; frequent district-wide travel and occasional state-wide travel

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