School Safety Officer - High School

REPORTS TO: Principal or his/her designee POSITION OVERVIEW: To foster positive relationships between youth and school administrators/personnel. The position acts as a visible, active, enforcement officer in the school dealing with security matters inside and outside the school building. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Maintains safety and security of school buildings, grounds and facilities Patrols campus perimeter, lunch areas, hallways, classrooms, locker rooms, rest rooms, gates, parking lots and bus stops; maintain order and security of facility; escort student to office for action as needed, report unusual activities or unauthorized persons Assist visitors to facilities, approaches visitors and suspicious or unauthorized individuals and determine reasons for being on school grounds; detain or report individuals suspected or guilty of illegal or prohibited activity according to established procedures Enforce school rules, regulations and policies for the safety and security of students, staff, cars and property. Enforce appropriate restrictions and regulations Observe students during periods between classes; prevent unauthorized departure from school premises Maintains records of contacts and activities Reports incidents and observations to appropriate school or law enforcement authorities. Works cooperatively with law enforcement agencies on violation of school policies, local, state and federal laws Observe and report student behavior to assure compliance with school rules; determine need for referrals according to guidelines Operate a communication device, i.e. radio, as designed Reports to administrator any building conditions or practices that interfere with security maintenance in the building or on the grounds Acts as liaison between students including utilizing de-escalation strategies when appropriate Attend staff and other meetings or in-service as assigned Able to meet the physical demands to successfully perform the essential functions of this job Performs such other related tasks as the principal may from time to time assign MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Experience with diverse student populations CPR & First Aid Certified Ability to interact in an appropriate and professional manner with students, the general public, and staff PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Civil Service or Law Enforcement experience Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Social Services or related field Bilingual or multilingual highly desirable TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-month position 35-hour work week SALARY: Salary determined by the Board of Education. New London Public School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Candidates from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Created: 2025-12-12