Safety and Security Manager

NOLA Public Schools Vision

The vision of the NOLA Public Schools is that every student receives a high-quality education that fosters their individual capabilities, while ensuring that they thrive and are prepared for civic, social, and economic success.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Safety and Security Specialist, the Safety and Security Manager employs safety and security measures to protect the wellbeing of NOLA-PS visitors and staff members from harm and NOLA-PS facilities from loss or damage. This individual enforces the laws of the State on School Board property as well as a two-block area surrounding the building premises.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Patrols buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry etc.;
• Maintains security of parking lots as well as the immediate areas adjacent to the buildings;
• Investigates all security related complaints and secure buildings at the request of the Safety and Security Specialist;
• Reports any unusual conditions on the grounds and make appropriate recommendations to the Senior Safety Officer/Designee;
• Responds to the building requests in emergency situations relative to security related matters;
• Prepares security reports on ALL incidents that occurs while on duty involving weapons, narcotics, assaults, theft, etc. and to furnish same to the Safety and Security Specialist/Designee for dissemination immediately;
• Maintains a current knowledge of the school’s rules and regulations;
• Enforces all City, State, and Federal Laws within a two-block radius of the building site;
• Makes arrests as appropriate;
• Notifies the Safety and Security Specialist/Designee on duty immediately when a serious incident occurs and forwards all others by the next working day;
• Monitors, reports, and takes appropriate action on safety violations;
• Maintains post directives as assigned;
• Works as a response unit member handling special needs within the Orleans Parish School District;
• Works in identified areas which are in need of security for specific purposes; and
• Performs other duties as required.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalency required;
• 3 years’ experience required;
• 48 hours of college credits preferred.

Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• Must possess a valid Louisiana Driver’s License;
• Eligibility or completion of a major law enforcement academy preferred;
• Expertise in area of specialization;
• Minimum of 2 years of law enforcement experience or comparable private security experience;
• Successful completion of a major law enforcement academy preferred;
• Licensed to carry a firearm; Knowledge of law enforcement and safety practices;
• Must be qualified in the use of a .38 caliber revolver or other weapons that meet the standards of the Safety, Security and Investigations Department;
• Must possess excellent writing and verbal skills;
• Physical ability to affect arrest under difficult circumstances;
• Post certification preferred;
• Must pass drug screening test;
• All applicants must be able to work flexible hours and workday assignments.

Work Environment:

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) part of the work day;
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than 30 pounds rarely;
• Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals) rarely;
• Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely;
• Normal setting for this job is an office/school setting.

Direct Reports:

This position does not have direct reports.

Performance Evaluation

The employee will be evaluated based on the above position using either two methods: via COMPASS or a NOLA-PS evaluating instrument. If the employee holds an Educational Leadership certification, he/she will be evaluated via COMPASS to ensure renewal of certification.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,400.00 - $64,920.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,400 - $64,920