School Safety Associate SY24/25

TITLE: School Safety Associate
LOCATION: North Central Office
The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22,000 students and 60+ different languages are spoken in the homes of our students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy, the #6 highest rated High School in the Nation and #1 High School in Kansas according to the US News rankings.
With Head Start/preschools, 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools, we are the fifth largest district in the state of Kansas and our student population is approximately 56% Hispanic, 24% African American, 9% White, and 6% Asian. To serve our students, the district employs approximately 4,000 employees including more than 1,800 teachers.
JOB GOAL: The School Safety Associate provides a safe and secure environment for students, staff and visitors by patrolling/monitoring all activity at assigned location(s). The School Safety Associate maintains visibility and vigilance, establishes rapport and relates professionally with students and staff. Must be able to make sound decisions in dealing with emergency/non-emergency situations. May be assigned traffic control. Assignment location is primarily (but not exclusively) school-based with Police Department supervision and School Administrator collaboration.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides a warm customer service experience in all interactions with students, staff and visitors

• Monitor entryways, exits and building perimeters at assigned site(s) for the assigned duration of time.
• Respond to, report on and take proactive steps to deter inappropriate actions or activities, from both internal and external sources, utilizing de-escalation and conflict resolution.
• Ability to operate office equipment and security equipment, including but not limited to desktop computer and Microsoft Office Suite applications, phones, handheld radio, X-Ray machines and Metal detectors
• Evaluate crime prevention measures, assist with crisis plans and respond to school emergencies with professional composure while assisting district staff and community partners
• Assist with management of crowd control for school activities, sport/special events as assigned while working flexible shifts.

• Assist with administration of the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) procedures, safety audits as required or requested and identify building and property safety concerns in partnership with Administrators and Police Department staff.
• Be familiar with building emergency action and evacuation plans
• Exemplifies a high level of ethical behavior and protects the confidentiality of information as expected of all Police Department staff.
• Maintains paperwork related to activities and documentation of incidents
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Chief of Police

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a safety environment, security environment, law enforcement environment or other related work environment is required
• Possess a valid Kansas Driver's License
• Must submit to a pre-employment background check with no felony or major misdemeanor convictions as required by the State of Kansas for criminal justice agencies

• Hold and maintain an NCIC Certification within one (1) year of employment
• Must obtain basic certifications for: National Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS).
• Knowledge of Kansas City, Kansas Public School Board Policies, Student Code of Conduct and School Safety / Crisis Plans
• Knowledge of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)

COMMUNICATION / ORGANIZATION: Maintains communication with internal and external stakeholders such as Board of Education, Educational Agencies, Federal/State/Local agencies, teachers, other school personnel, parents/guardians, businesses, and community to enhance cooperative action which will meet the educational needs of students. Compiles data for statistical purposes. Maintains confidentiality regarding district records. Ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication. Includes giving instructions, assignments, or directions to subordinates or assistants as needed to carry out duties.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics of data, people, or things.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Functions of the job include: pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; personnel processes; curriculum adoption process; program planning and development; and learning styles and curriculum models. Ability is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.?? While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.? The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and is a standard acceptable level for this environment.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 186 days
SALARY: $17.41 - $20.80
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
REPORT TO: Chief of Police
EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy.
SIGNATURES:
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individual holding this position performs additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.
Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KCKPS is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies with respect to hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, sex/gender (to include orientation, identity, or expression), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.
For more information regarding Title IX please contact:
District Compliance Coordinator
2010 N. 59th Street
Kansas City, KS 66104
913-279-2262
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