WTNN0290589-0000
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2023-12-31T00:00:00
The Watertown City School District is currently accepting applications for a School Safety Officer. The School Safety Officer reports directly to and is evaluated by the Watertown City School District Superintendent of SchoolsThe School Safety Officer shall perform the following duties & Responsibilities:1. Maintain order and compliance with the Watertown City School District’s Code of Conduct, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations2. Monitor school stakeholder activities (in and around the assigned building(s). For example, monitor drop-off, pick-up, and other activities to ensure the highest levels of safety and security.3. Patrol school building and grounds to observe, report, and respond to suspicious and/or dangerous behaviors or activities4. Attend all Health and Wellness meetings, Safety meetings, and building(s) faculty meetings and share a report (if applicable) with the committee members in attendance.5. Prevent any unauthorized individuals from entering school grounds6. Supervise extracurricular events and contests as deemed necessary by the Watertown City School District Superintendent of Schools and/or their designee7. Coordinate and assist with all building(s) safety drills (evacuations, lockdown drills, shelter-in-place, lockout, etc.)8. Monitor the building surveillance system(s)9. Assist with safety trainings within the school community (visit classrooms, present at staff meetings and parent meetings, and communicate with administration on current safety and security best practices)10. Maintain a visible presence throughout the school community11. Collaborate with community agencies to ensure that highest levels of safety and security12. Serve as a liaison with law enforcement agencies13. The School Safety Officer shall undertake any additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Superintendent.Minimum Qualifications: (Either)Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an associate’s degree and 1 (one) year experience as a Deputy Sheriff, Police Officer, New York State Police, Military Security Officer, or New York State Park PoliceGraduation from high school or the possession of a high school equivalency diploma and 3 (three) years of experience as a Deputy Sheriff, Police, Military Security Officer, New York State Police, or New York State Park Police.An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by (A) and (B) aboveSpecial Requirements:Appointees will be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate their ability to meet the transportation needs of the job. A fingerprint supported criminal background check is mandatory for prospective employees of a school district.A School Security Officer Civil Service exam will need to be taken after the factSpecial Requirement to Carry or Possess Firearms: School Safety Officers may not carry or possess firearms while on duty unless authorized to do so by the Watertown City School District and a license has been issued pursuant to §400.00 of Penal Law (§2.10.27 of Criminal Procedure Law). Where possession of the license is required, eligibility for and continued possession of the license is required for employment.Terms of Employment: Ten (10) months plus 20 days during the summer, independent contractual positionDuration of Contract: One YearEOE
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