POSITION: Safety & Security Assistant

ORGANIZATION / LOCATION: Assigned School/Center

REPORTS TO: Lead Safety & Security Counselor

REVISION / REVIEW DATE: December 5, 2022

JOB CODE:41

UNION: Local2250

CLASSIFICATION: ACE/AFSCME

GRADE: 13

POSITION SUMMARY:The Safety and Security Assistant is responsible for maintaining a safe, professional and customer service orientated environment in greeting and receiving visitors at their designated location.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Advising the Principal/Administrator of any potential hazards within the school or grounds;

Detecting fire and safety hazards;

Assisting the Safety & Security Counselor with the parking permit system;

Detecting weaknesses in building security such as faulty locks, broken windows and inadequate lighting;

Maintaining a high visibility posture within the school and/or school property to discourage illegal or disruptive acts from occurring;

Assisting Principals in developing programs that will reduce the levels of vulnerability to criminal acts;

Assisting with security functions during extra-curricular activities;

Assist with visitor management; and

Performs other general office and related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of common methods and practices used by school systems in creating a safe environment;

Knowledge of applicable laws;

Knowledge of basic computer operating systems, email and calendars;

Excellent communication skills;

Sound judgment and logicalreasoning with a keen sense of observation and memory;

Ability to assist in investigations and follow them through to logical conclusions; and

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from high school and two (2) years of work experience beyond high school, preferably in a security field.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: None Required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No direct supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Normal

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: None.

Prince George’s County Public Schools • www.pgcps.org • 14201 School Lane, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772