Security Supervisor

The Security Supervisor of Overbrook School for the Blind exudes a passion for the school, its students, and its employees. This position will report directly to the Security Coordinator.

The Mission of Overbrook School for the Blind (OSB) is to develop and deliver education that enhances the options available for persons with visual impairments, including those with additional challenges so that they have the greatest opportunity to experience active and fulfilling lives.

Organizational Description: Overbrook School for the Blind serves students who are blind or visually impaired with or without additional disabilities (such as intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, hearing impairment, sensory issues, and including those who require specialized medical care) receive a customized, individualized education based on state educational standards. OSB is more than a school, it is a community where students, families, and staff support one another and come together to build a bright future.

Job Functions: The security supervisor manages the security and patrol of a school building to ensure a safe and secure environment and the safety of students, staff, and visitors.

• Plans, organizes, supervises and performs security and work and operations according to standard procedure.
• Ensures the safety and security of students, staff, visitors and school district property in accordance with school district policies to provide an educational climate which is conducive to learning.
• Assigns, supervises and conducts security patrols of the building.
• Enforces Board of Education policies with regard to smoking, parking, loitering, trespassing, theft, vandalism, property damage, alcohol, drug abuse, and other school rules and regulations.
• Takes corrective action as needed and reports concerns and incidents which may require additional corrective action to the Director of Health and Safety, law enforcement authorities and/or others as required.
• Encourages appropriate student conduct with regard to school rules and regulations.
• Assists visitors to the school in receiving proper direction and prevents unauthorized persons from entering the building.
• Monitors buildings and grounds, including exits, and prevents unauthorized exits of the building by students.
• Checks Employee's ID
• Assists school administrators with investigations as assigned.
• Supervises and coordinates the activities of security employees.
• Assists in the evaluation of security employees

Minimum Education and Experience Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position; an associates degree is preferred.
• Successful experience in security and/or law enforcement.
• Experience working with children
• Supervisory experience or training.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation

Physical Requirements & Work Environment :

• Lifting: must be able to lift 50-lbs minimum. Participate in 2 person lifts.
• Working Environment : Employees are subject to accidents and/or injuries, which may be incurred during the performance of the essential functions of the position. Work is primarily indoors but some outdoor activities may be required.

Benefits and Pay:

OSB offers a competitive salary and benefits package reflective of the applicant’s training and experience, including liberal financial support for the pursuit of advanced degrees. Applications from members of communities traditionally under-represented in school administrative positions are invited.

Overbrook School for the Blind Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Overbrook School for the Blind (OSB) has, and will continue to follow, a policy of recruiting, employing and promoting individuals best qualified for any position by reason of education, training, and experience without regard to race, color, ancestry, genetic information, familial or marital status, domestic or sexual violence victimization, ethnicity, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or non-job-related disability or the use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness or physical disability. OSB shall not discriminate against an individual who has exercised his/her rights against discrimination in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Overbrook School for the Blind offers a competitive salary and benefits package reflective of the applicant’s training and experience.