School Safety Officer Jobs

We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.Provides a safe and secure environment for learning.Patrols interior points of entrance/exit, passageways, common areas including restrooms, instructional areas, gymnasium, auditorium, cafeteria and assembly areas as assigned Ensures appropriate pedestrian traffic patterns and flow along interior passageways and exterior walkways.Monitors motor vehicle traffic issues around assigned facility, including but not limited to vehicle-free zones/building proximity, parking areas and speed.Pre-qualifies vendors and/or external contractors and monitors accountability using registration (sign-in/-out), identification badge assignment, controlled access areas and passage routes throughout the facility. Provides directions as needed as well as information regarding visitation policies and protocols to all authorized vendors and/or external contractors.Provides security presence as directed at academic, athletic and social events both during and after regular school hours.Controls and diffuses disturbances before, during and after school hours, within school buildings, upon school grounds and along access and egress routes.
Assists school resource (police) officers, local police and fire safety officers as necessary.Maintains logs, prepares reports and/or other documentation related to security and/or safety.Performs other related duties as assigned.