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 under the direct supervision of the Security Supervisor and or/Coordinator, for monitoring schools and other facilities for burglary and/or unauthorized entry using the Sonitrol Sonic silent audio alarm system, access, and cameras; maintaining reports, and assist with training for console operators.

1. Responsible for setting the alarm equipment in the proper operational settings and keeping track of authorized persons in the protected premise
2. Responsible for alarm monitoring of schools and other facilities for burglary, unauthorized entry, and/or fire alarms and dispatching Memphis Police Department, Mobile Security Officers, and Memphis Fire Department
3. Responsible for coordinating with school personnel and alarm technicians the necessary forms for keeping the equipment in operating order
4. Makes necessary emergency notification to security and staff personnel regarding any serious injuries, physical plant damages, inclement weather, or news worthy events
5. Responsible for effective radio communications with security personnel in the field and with other parties on the busing and maintenance network
6. Generates and maintains accurate necessary records and/or logs of all activities while on duty
7. Keeps material and supplies available for the operators use
8. Assists in training new operators
9. Performs other related duties as assigned or directed

Requires high school diploma or GED.