What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Guardian position at School District of Manatee County?
Job Description
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MANATEE COUNTY
Local Title: LEAD GUARDIAN
State Title: Security Guard
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB GOAL:
To provide direction and leadership to ensure safe and secure environment for students, employees, and visitors at assigned school sites. To assist the administrative staff with applying policies and procedures for safe and orderly schools at the building level.
This position is an armed Lead Guardian; however, there shall be no law enforcement authority except to the extent necessary to prevent or abate an active assailant incident on school property.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or equivalent. Associates degree preferred.
- Five (5) years of experience in armed security duties with three (3) years of supervisory/managerial experience.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand Standard English.
- Successful completion of initial and ongoing training/certification provided by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office as required by Chapter 2018-3, Laws of Florida, as a condition of employment.
- Satisfactory completion of American Red Cross Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course or agreement to earn within one year of employment.
- Must obtain a State of Florida (s 790.06 Florida Statutes) concealed weapons permit and must maintain the permit throughout employment in this position.
- Must be able to successfully complete ongoing trainings, and firearm proficiency test as outlined in the Marjory Stoneman High School Public Safety Act.
- Must meet all Manatee County Sheriff’s Office requirements to attain a Guardian appointment pursuant to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act. Must obtain and maintain the Guardian appointment throughout employment in this position.
- Must have a valid Florida driver license.
- Must submit to and pass an initial drug test and subsequent random screenings.
- Must successfully pass a comprehensive employment background check.
- Must pass a psychological evaluation.
- Must successfully complete 144 hours of comprehensive firearms safety proficiency training during a Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission certified course conducted by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office as outlined below:
- 80 hours firearms training
- 16 hours of instruction in precision pistol
- 8 hours of discretionary shooting instruction using approved simulator exercises
- 8 hours of instruction in defensive tactics
- 8 hours of instruction in active shooter or assailant scenarios
- 12 hours of instruction in legal issues
- 12 hours of a certified nationally recognized diversity training program
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of standard security procedures and best practices. Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills. Basic word processing and spreadsheet skills. Ability to acquire knowledge of School Board policies and applicable Manatee County School District security personnel procedures. Ability to read, write, speak and understand Standard English. Ability to apply standard security procedures and best practices. Ability to work with a wide variety of students from diverse backgrounds. Ability to pass required physical, psychiatric and drug tests. Ability to exercise good judgment under potentially dangerous conditions. Ability to control sudden violent or extreme physical acts of others. Ability to exhibit rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Ability to work well with school administrators, youth, and adults. Ability to prepare and maintain technical records and state/district required reports.
REPORTS TO:
Director, Safety and Security
SUPERVISES:
School Security Guardians
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Uses whatever force is necessary to prevent or abate an active assailant incident.
- Immediately responds to and engages to stop the threat of an active assailant.
- Conducts perimeter and inner school checks to ensure premises are secure.
- Analyzes information and situations regarding activities that may be in violation of school policies and or an indication of possible criminal activity for the purpose of determining immediate actions and or making recommendations to ensure safety of students, staff, and the public.
- Collaborates with other school and district personnel, assigned police officer, representatives of local agencies for the purpose of preliminary inquiries into violations of school board policies and providing information and or taking action for the safety and security of school site.
- Communicates school policies and procedures to personnel, parents, and visitors for the purpose of ensuring their understanding of the potential consequences of violation.
- Investigates unusual incidents, e.g. unauthorized visitors, violent threats against students, etc., for the purpose of assisting responding law enforcement personnel, developing information necessary to assist in determining appropriate action, and or providing documentation for future reference.
- Responds to calls for service, which may include trespassers, or disturbances/disorders on or in school district facilities.
- Assists in the management and organization of site administrators, district employees, and safety and emergency management personnel during emergency management incidents.
- Serves as a liaison with local law enforcement agencies during emergency management incidents or as needed.
- Conducts investigations regarding complaints of misconducts against School Security Guardians and presents recommendations to the Director, Safety and Security.
- Conducts formal and informal training sessions, discusses activities in the area of assignment, and provides direction to School Security Guardians.
- Patrols assigned schools sites to observe and provide assistance to School Security Guardians.
- Performs the duties of School Security Guardian when he or she is on leave.
- Monitors students within a variety of school environments, e.g. rest rooms, grounds, hallways, library, cafeteria, parking lots, etc., for the purpose of ensuring the safety and welfare of students.
- Prepares a variety of documents, e.g. security logs, memos, letters, procedures, etc., for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and or conveying information.
- Reads and responds to email communication.
- Recommends policies, procedures and or actions to school administration for the purpose of providing information and or direction that ensure efficient provision of campus security.
- Refers observation and incidents, e.g. injuries, altercations, suspicious activities, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, etc., for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and or administrative personnel, and or law enforcement for follow-up action.
- Utilizes and monitors surveillance technology.
- Operates metal detectors and conducts appropriate searches when directed to do so.
- Provides support in school and district emergency situations and participates in all school emergency drills, e.g. fire, lockdown, active shooter, hostage, etc.
- Performs other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires working indoors and outdoors in various weather-related conditions. Requires sitting, standing and moving about during the day, and the ability to lift, carry, and move and/or position objects infrequently weighting up to 50 pounds. Requires travel to schools and work sites within the District.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District.
The Lead Guardian is a 10 month position.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.
Board approved:
06/12/2018
SALARY SCHEDULE: SAMP
PAY GRADE: A06
SHORT TITLE: SUP283
STATE TITLE: 79023
Pay Scale
Approved Budget Annual Salary Range : : $40,879 - $44,261
Salary : $40,879 - $44,261
