We are seeking a Security Coordinator to join our team here at Near North Montessori School!Position Overview:
Provide competent safety and security services for the Near North Montessori (NNM) school community with an emphasis on customer service.   Work closely with the Operations Director and other NNM teams to implement and update effective safety and security policies and procedures.  Responsible for overseeing the drop off and carpool processes during the school year and summer camp, patrolling entrances and campus grounds, and general oversight of the security programs and operations.Schedule: 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday, with an 8:00am to 4:00pm shift with adjustments or additional time as needed. This role will work regular scheduled hours throughout the summer.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:Assist Operations Director in the maintenance and updates of safety and security policies, procedures and equipment for the school community, building and overall campus Develop and implement the Crisis Management Plan, Fire Drill Procedures, and Pick-Up/Drop-Off document - updating all documents on an annual basis at a minimum and adding others as necessaryMonitor school calendar to ensure appropriate security coverage. Monitor and arrange shift activities of reception and security personnel according to the needs of the school and makes changes to the schedule as necessaryPatrol school building, grounds, carpool areas, parking lot, playground, surrounding streets and alleys that are of concern to the school's safety and securityProvide emergency preparedness for the community through effective policy and procedure planning, training and other workRespond to incidents that require a security or safety presence; maintain a calm demeanor working to de-escalate conflicts that may occurLead and direct the drop off and pick up processes around the school, creating schedules and assigning staff members to various roles and places as neededHelp maintain cleanliness of the building and ground daily while patrolling the campusMaintain contact and access to communication with School staff via 2-way radio, cellular phone and/or other device; is a contact on the School's emergency call listRespond to requests and provide communication related to safety and security by School Administrators, staff, parents, and other visitors to NNMProvide reception desk coverage as neededProvide training for any security personnel including independent contractors, volunteers, staff members or other who assist with drop-off, pick-up and carpool and those who staff reception areas for evening events and activitiesAttend conferences, seminars and other professional meetings or networking events to stay up to date in the areas of safety and security of occupants and the physical plant and groundsConduct investigations and create incident reports of all incidents involving the security and safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors including thefts, threats, break-ins, property damage and injuries on campus (and supervision lapses) within 48 hours of the incident. Provide timely summaries and updates of events and concerns to the Operations Director and Head of SchoolPerform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested