Summary The Campus Security Associate may be a school-based or administrative office position. The incumbent in this position supports and facilitates the educational process within the Fulton County School System by providing a safe and secure environment through monitoring of activity and patrolling of assigned location. The Campus Security Associate must maintain visibility and vigilance while establishing a rapport with students and staff and must be able to make sound decisions in emergency and non-emergency situations. The incumbent in this position may work rotational shifts to include days, nights, overnights, and/or weekends. Essential Duties • Patrols assigned areas and ensures safety of school campus, administrative buildings and grounds; Patrols campus/building and checks for unauthorized personnel; Checks for visitor and employee badges • Works closely and cooperatively with the School Police Department in relationship to campus security issues • Serves as a visible and active security presence on campus dealing with students who present challenges as these students may require supervision and direction to make positive choices to further their educational opportunities • Assists with monitoring and regulates student behavior on campus, in cafeterias, restrooms, parking lots and other open areas; Assists the Administrative team with student disciplinary issues • Assists with controlling disturbances or acts of defiance and requests assistance from school administration and/or school police when necessary • Participates in risk identification and provides preventive options to the Administrative team; Assists the School Police Department and local law enforcement on crime prevention implementation • Serves as a member of the campus safety team assisting with emergency preparedness drills, maintaining an emergency evacuation kit, providing input on the site-based safety plan, and providing school safety training, etc • Assists the School Police Department in providing crowd control at extra-curricular activities and special events • Assists with security equipment, school safety assessments and metal detection equipment, etc • Serves as watch officer in the Emergency Operations Center; Virtually patrols all facilities in the District using Avigilon and GETru Nav video system; The use of this system requires a high level of technical awareness with computers and CATV systems • Provides administrative security functions at our administrative center(s); including greeting our visitors and assisting them with signing in • Assists visitors to our facilities with information, collects information and paperwork, provides overall customer service in support of the District administrative functions in our offices • Provides visible and active security presence at District schools dealing with students, faculty, and staff; Assists with making positive decisions, provides supervision and supports the overall goal of education as assigned • Serves as a member of the safety / audit team in assisting with safety / risk management audits under direction of District safety specialist or leadership • Maintains paperwork related to activities • Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator Required Education High School Diploma or GED equivalent Certification/Licensure Must hold or be able to obtain within 12 months of employment date: National Incident Management System Certification Levels 100, 200 and 700, CPR & AED Certified Experience Qualifications Minimum 3 years of related work experience required; A combination of experience and college degree may be considered in lieu of 3 years of experience; Previous law enforcement or military experience preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities • Knowledge of Fulton County Schools Board Policies, Student Code of Conduct and School Safety Plans • Knowledge of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) • Excellent customer service skills are critical to the success of this role • Demonstrated knowledge of technical and computer skills • Ability to work with youth and adults • Ability to diffuse differences through conflict resolution • Must be able to effectively communicate with both public and school personnel • Must be able to pass a criminal history and background investigation Working Conditions • Works rotational shifts to include days, nights, overnights • Some travel between schools and administrative buildings • Must be available to work at all District facilities as needed • May require work in inclement weather • May involve assignments in hostile environments Physical Demands • Must be able to walk, run, climb, crawl, or sit for extended periods of time • Good hearing and vision needed