Safety & Security Officer

The Safety & Security Officer supports and advances the mission of FCS by overseeing the safety and security of students, staff, visitors, and property on campus; is responsible to the Business & Operations Director.

Responsibilities of the Safety & Security Officer

A. Student/campus safety-related responsibilities

1. Patrol school grounds/buildings multiple times each day; maintain an obvious daily presence in all key areas of campus (hallways, parking lots, cafeteria, etc.)

2. Develop healthy and helpful relationships with students, staff, parents, and visitors

3. Assure visitors report to school offices for Raptor Visitor Management registration; accompany visitors as necessary while on campus

4. Address improper behavior with students and attempt to obtain voluntary compliance with school policies, detaining students if necessary

5. Monitor security cameras and research recorded data when needed

6. Report violations of school policies to the building principal

7. Attend major school events, after school and evening events as requested, all home football games (typically Saturdays), major sports events and tournaments, and other events/activities at the discretion of the Business & Operations Director

8. Available to consult after school hours for emergency school-related security issues

9. Discretely and appropriately maintains firearm on person, if legally permitted

B. Administrative/facilities-related responsibilities

1. Maintain ongoing discussions with Business and Operations Director and building principals and other administrators as appropriate to remain up to date with safety & security needs on campus

2. Suggest policies and procedures to improve safety & security

3. Help facilitate safe traffic flow on campus

4. Note and report any safety concerns/violations/observations to appropriate administrators

5. Maintain records of contacts made with outside safety/security vendors

6. Ensure safety & security-related school equipment is in good working order

7. Issue keys, security badges, radios, and other equipment and maintain record of issuance and collection

8. Pursue updated training and knowledge of new safety & security procedures