Overview The school security officer is responsible for the safety and security of the school’s inhabitants and assets. The school security officer is generally the first and primary point of contact to the school for parents, visitors, community members, and other external parties. The school security officer warmly, courteously, and effectively interacts with these parties, ensuring that their experience of the school is consistently positive. The school security officer provides a centralized administrative resource to the school and fulfills a range of administrative duties. Why extraordinary professionals choose Ascend Ascend is a network of K-12 public charter schools serving 5,800 students across 15 schools in Central Brooklyn. Our mission is to lead our students on a great intellectual journey, providing them with an exceptional education and placing them firmly on the path to success in college and beyond. We guide our students to think critically and independently and to enjoy education as an end in itself. We teach a rich and rigorous liberal arts curriculum that nurtures students’ natural curiosity about the world. We foster a positive, non-punitive school culture where students feel connected, empowered, and safe to take academic risks. Even our school buildings are designed to reflect our high aspirations for teaching and learning and the notable accomplishments that occur within our walls. To create this kind of vibrant learning community, we invest heavily in our faculty by providing ongoing professional training and support, and encourage our educators to collaborate closely and push each other to achieve great outcomes. You can learn more about the Ascend approach by visiting our website. Responsibilities The school security officer greets all visitors, controls access to the school, and sets the tone for the school's warm and professional culture. Additionally, the school security officer: Access control for the school Monitor arrival and dismissal of students Set up cones or other objects for student arrival and dismissal Deter and detect intruders Monitor alarms and surveillance cameras Actively promote a safe work environment and accident prevention Receive, sort, and visually inspect mail and packages Provide excellent customer service Address questions from parents, students, and other individuals Answer and direct phone calls Participate in evacuation, lockdown, shelter-in, and other emergency procedures. Check email regularly and respond in a timely fashion Enforce company rules, regulations, and policies Inspect, maintain, or operate emergency equipment (Fire Extinguisher, AED, building alarm, etc.) Perform perimeter and vertical patrols Report irregularities and facility issues Document unusual occurrences and collect witness statements Contact Police, Fire Department, or Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for emergencies Other tasks as directed by Assistant Director of Network Security or the school's Assistant Principal of Operations. Schedule The school security officer must be present and engaged during operational hours. Security officers are expected to work a tour of duty that may start as early as 6:30 am and may end as late as 7:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Security officers may be required to work occasional evenings on weeknights and weekends, including parent events. This position has a year-round schedule, with time off for school holidays and vacation. Staff and reporting relationships The school security officer reports to the principal of operations or the security manager when a school has one. Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent Valid NYS security guard license Eight (8) hour pre-assignment Security training Sixteen (16) hour on-the-job Security training Driver's license (preferred) Five (5) continuous years of experience (K-12 preferred) Arrive at work on time, in uniform, ready to perform security duties Must be able to lift approximately 30 pounds Must be able to use Microsoft Office applications and internet browsers Passion and commitment to urban education and our ultimate goal of closing the achievement gap A "can do" attitude and the enthusiasm to be a hard-working, team player An openness to accept and implement feedback and engage in the process of self-improvement A winning personality and professional demeanor that conveys warmth, caring responsiveness, and a desire to help at all times An interest in people and the capacity to connect sincerely and appropriately with children and their parents Strong organizational skills and thorough attention to detail Effective communication skills Diversity at Ascend Ascend is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, both through our hiring practices and our focus on creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into our way of working and educating students. Ascend staff represent a wide diversity of racial, socio-economic, gender, religious, and national identities—opening a window to the entire Ascend community on the richness of humanity. We welcome all applicants who share our mission and vision to join us in our deeply consequential work. Compensation Initial salary offers for this position range from $16/hr - $21/hr. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience and levels of attained education.