Armed District Safety Specialist

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Lakeland Joint School District #272

15506 N. Washington Street,

Rathdrum, ID 83858

TITLE:

District Armed Safety Specialist

JOB SUMMARY:

Seeking an individual of the highest character to fill the position of

district armed safety

specialist. This person will assume the responsibility, role, and duties

as guardian and

safe-keeper of our school campuses, or wherever directly assigned by the

Districts

Superintendent. He/she will be responsible to detect, prevent, and

neutralize any potential threat

that could impact or compromise the safety of our school campuses,

occupants, and children.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1\. Enjoys interacting and building relationship with students and staff

in a public school

setting

2\. Former Law Enforcement with no de-certification or sustained

significant disciplinary

matters or a Military background with an Honorable Discharge or

equivalent experience

3\. Possess current qualification (or equivalent) or ability to pass the

Idaho Peace Officer

Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Firearms Course

4\. Enhanced Concealed Permit

5\. At a minimum, a high school diploma or General Education Degree

6\. Valid drivers license

7\. Highly proficient with the use of handgun and retention techniques

8\. Physically fit, willing and able to confront a combative or

potentially violent individual

9\. Reliably demonstrates problem-solving ability under pressure

10\. Demonstrates the ability to apply common sense solutions in

scenario-based situations

11\. Ability to communicate clear directives in time of crisis

12\. Knowledge of security measures, fire prevention, crowd control, and

crisis management

13\. Knowledge of federal and state law, administrative rules, and

Lakeland Joint School

District Board policy governing search and seizure activities, and an

understanding of the

criminal justice system

14\. Ability to work with groups and individuals on matters of safety,

security issues, and

crisis management

15\. Ability to teach and implement district-wide efforts to promote

proactive safety and

security measures/programs

16\. Self-motivated

17\. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

18\. Maintain confidentiality of all staff and student information

and/or investigations

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19\. Demonstrates honesty, integrity and the utmost professionalism at

all times

20\. Puts the life of a student above all else; willing to protect the

most precious resources in

our District

TESTING REQUIREMENTS:

(Qualified Applicants shall pass)

1\. Criminal history check

2\. Oral Boards (interview)

3\. Extensive Background Check

4\. Idaho P.O.S.T. Firearm Standards

5\. Medical Physical

6\. Drug Test

7\. Psychological Evaluation

8\. Polygraph

REPORTS TO:

Assistant Superintendent and Building Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

(not limited to, but may include)

1\. Regular training with law enforcement

2\. Foster positive interactions with students, parents, and staff to

build cooperative and

supportive relationships

3\. Patrol district buildings and grounds to protect against illegal

entry, acts of violence,

vandalism, illegal drug activity, arson, and theft

4\. Conduct regular inspections of windows, doors, and other points of

entry to ensure that

they are secure

5\. Patrol school grounds to observe unauthorized persons or vehicles,

parking violations,

and overall security of the outside area including exterior lighting and

emergency access

routes

6\. Record observations, report unusual occurrences or property damage

to the building

principal, and document rule violations

7\. Check identification of pupil s, staff, and visitors entering the

school as necessary

8\. Help implement the districts security plan and security-related

policies and procedures

9\. Participate in the schools emergency and crisis management plan as

assigned

10\. Cooperate with the local law enforcement agency and other federal,

state, and local

agencies regarding building special security problems

11\. Detain unauthorized persons, and call for police assistance in

accordance with the

districts crisis management plan

12\. Notify police, fire department, or other appropriate authorities of

any situation requiring

immediate attention

13\. Assist in evaluating the districts security program on a continuing

basis and

recommending changes as necessary

14\. Submit documentation of all incidents of vandalism, violence,

illegal drug activity, and

security violations to building principal

15\. Assume responsibility for his or her continui