OVERVIEW

Memphis-Shelby County Schools is seeking dynamic educational champions ready to position our district as a national exemplar of education transformation. We need leaders with a fierce commitment to actualizing a bold vision that yields ambitious outcomes for more than 110,000 students and families across the Memphis-Shelby County area. The reality is that we can do better for kids, and we will with the right leaders in place. The most successful candidates believe that more is possible for Memphis and are:

• Courageous Thinkers & Doers: Prepared to navigate and thrive in a complex and ambiguous environment on day one, present innovative ideas to address systemwide issues, and execute sustainable plans toward transformation.
• Solutions-Oriented: See the possibilities, demonstrate the capacity to synthesize information and adjust short and long-term goals, and consistently find a window when doors close to deliver measurable results for kids and families.
• High-Performing Gamechangers: Leader of leaders with the capacity to mobilize and empower an outstanding team, make people-centered data-informed decisions, and operate with a relentless hyperfocus on removing stubborn barriers that destroy the hopes and dreams of too many of our students.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The essential function of the position within the organization is to provide a wide range of security services to protect students, personnel and property both during the school day and when school is not in session.  The position is responsible for monitoring school property and responding appropriately to security or safety risks, enforcing security policies and procedures and taking appropriate action in the case of violation, assisting law enforcement officers with investigations and incident response, maintaining accurate records and reports, and performing related tasks as assigned.  The position works under general supervision independently developing work methods and sequences.

1. Makes special and routine patrols of school facilities; observes school activities and performs surveillance activities as appropriate discover criminal activity.
2. Apprehends and arrests persons committing criminal acts on school or Board property.
3. Responds to silent intrusion alarms along with law enforcement officers and assists in conducting facility searches; assists officers with investigations and testifies in court as requested.
4. Assists in providing crowd control and personal security for staff and school commissioners at public Board meetings.
5. Evaluates school/administrative office security equipment, policies, procedures and protocols, and makes appropriate recommendations for improving physical plant security.
6. Assists in security activities during periods of civil unrest or other stressful times.
7. Assists in conducting traffic accident investigations involving school system vehicles or personnel; provides traffic control when directed
8. Promotes a positive image of the District, school and security department through interaction with students, parents, teachers and administrators; encourages positive problem-solving by working closely with school administrators, students, Memphis Police Department officers and citizens
9. Operates and maintains a vehicle furnished for duty; maintains proficiency in the use and maintenance of firearms
10. Generates and maintains detailed records for all activities while on duty
11. Compiles data for and prepares records and reports as required.
12. Attends meetings, workshops and classes as necessary to enhance job knowledge and skills and to maintain certifications.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

• Graduation from an accredited high school with a high school diploma or GED;
• (2) two years of related security experience; or
• Possess P.O.S.T. certification prior to employment or be eligible for P.O.S.T. certification at the end of mandatory training required by the State of Tennessee.
• Must complete mandated law enforcement training course;
• Must possess firearm certification.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must pass a criminal background check, including a drug screening.
• Must meet minimal physical training standards before employment.
• (Associate’s degree or 60 college credit hours in a related field preferred).
• (PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED).

Degree Equivalency Formula:

Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.

Master’s Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master’s degrees are required, years for Bachelor’s Degrees must be included.