The work involves responsibility for overseeing and supervising and reporting on school buildings and NMSD’s campus grounds. Security functions both during and after normal school hours. The primary emphasis in this position is to maintain a safe school and work environment; in addition, to deter vandalism, breakage, and unwarranted loitering on school property. By following established procedures, the security officer is responsible for planning and overseeing both vehicle and foot traffic flow both in and around campus ensuring only authorized personnel are on campus. It is anticipated and expected that all functions of this position will be performed in a positive and receptive manner, while helping to advance the mission and vision of New Mexico School for the Deaf. Full-time 40 hours per week, works primarily weekend schedule, Saturday and or Sunday plus additional weekday swing Shift (Example: 2:00 PM or 4:00 PM to midnight) as scheduled or needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned)
Routinely, patrols assigned areas on foot or in a vehicle to ensure personnel, building, and equipment security.
Examine doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure.
Participate in appropriate in-service and workshop programs.
Display ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school.
Protect confidentiality of records and information about staff.
Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by
their supervisor.
Maintains the orderly flow of automobile traffic in the parking lots.
Assists in maintaining a safe and orderly environment in areas of the school, parking lot and campus grounds.
Reports maintenance concerns to appropriate school personnel.
Assists administrators and staff in crisis and emergency situations.
Assists with fire drills and other emergency building evacuations.
Maintains security records, logs, and reports.
Abides by Security Department guidelines, directives, and post orders.
Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Attends and successfully completes all staff development training as required by the Security Department.
Notifies the administrative staff, police, fire department, or other appropriate authorities of security or emergency situations.
Informs and warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
Provide escort services for visitors, students, staff, faculty, and individuals responsible for transportation of monies to or from university depositories as required.
Provide public assistance, including lockout services and information.
Watch for and reports irregularities, such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and security doors left unlocked, sounds alarm in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
Performs and assists with fire, lockdown, shelter in place and evacuation drills.
Performs periodic checks of boilers to ensure proper functioning; reports malfunctions as required.
Prepares routine, standardized reports.
May be required to drive a school vehicle, ability to provide safe and efficient transportation for school community and visitors.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Ability to resolve individual complaints and concerns.
Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
Must be able to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
Understand and follow safety procedures.
Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
Skilled in utilizing building security and lock systems and procedures.
Monitors cameras, alarms, and gates.
Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug test.
Must possess a valid New Mexico driver's license.
Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Organization- Must be organized and detail-oriented.
Analytical- collects and aggregates data for program maintenance and improvement.
Continuous Learning- Seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
Job Knowledge- Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
Use of Technology- Adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity.
Problem Solving- Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works in group problem solving situations.
Cooperation- Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
Teamwork- Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
Written Communication- Writes clearly and informatively; varies writing style to meet needs.
Diversity- Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; builds a diverse workforce.
Ethics- Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organization values.
Organizational Support- Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values.
Adaptability- Manages competing demands.
Personal Appearance- Dresses appropriately for position; keeps self well groomed.
Attendance/Punctuality- Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
Dependability- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions.
Initiative- Seeks increased responsibilities; asks for and offers help when needed.
Quality- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
Safety and Security- Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions.
Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
New-Employment Drug Test: New Mexico School for the Deaf requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
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