PT Relief Elementary School Safety & Security Support

Iron County School District Part Time Relief Elementary School Safety and Security Support

Iron County School District is seeking a Relief Elementary School Safety and Security Support Paraprofessional. This position will be open until filled. The part time Relief Elementary School Safety and Security Support is under the direction of the school principal, and District Safety and Security Supervisor, the School Guardian under the state statute UCA 53-22-105...is to support the district and school level safety and security specialists with the school safety plan, and work to prevent and be a first responder in emergency situations at the school level.

Responsibilities include:

• Does not have authority to act in a law enforcement capacity
• Take actions necessary to prevent or abate an active threat
• Temporarily detain an individual when the school guardian has reasonable cause to believe the individual has committed or is about to commit a forcible felony
• Hold or obtain a valid concealed carry permit issued under Title 53, Chapter 5, Part 7, Concealed Firearm Act.
• Satisfactorily complete initial training within six months after hire.
• Complete the required annual and biannual training sessions to retain designation as a School Guardian
• Undergo a mental health screening selected by the state security chief in collaboration with the Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health.
• Carry a concealed firearm while at work.
• Maintain current knowledge and improve skill application by participating in regular on-going training.
• Adheres to all local, state, and federal policies and procedures for special education and behavior compliance.
• Handle confidential information appropriately.
• File a report if, during the performance of the [campus sentry]'s duties, the [campus sentry] points a firearm at an individual.
• Operates various types of office equipment such as computers, copy machines, etc.
• Safe loading, unloading, storage, and carrying of firearms in a school setting.
• Firearms range training.
• Laws on the lawful use of a firearm by a private citizen.
• Coordination with law enforcement in the event of an active threat.
• Basic trauma first aid.
• Use of force and de-escalation techniques.
• Situational response evaluations.
• Firearm safety and storage.
• De-escalation tactics.
• The role of mental health in incidents.
• Disability awareness and interactions.
• Training on the specifics of the school building(s).