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About the Role

Gersh Autism is seeking a dependable and vigilant School Safety Officer to support our mission of providing a safe, structured, and supportive educational environment for students with autism and developmental disabilities. The School Safety Officer will play a critical role in maintaining campus safety, monitoring building access, supporting school operations, and helping ensure the well-being of students, staff, families, and visitors.

Responsibilities

Monitor and patrol school premises to ensure the safety and security of students, staff, and visitors.
Observe and report suspicious activity, unauthorized individuals, vandalism, theft, or other security concerns.
Monitor entrances and exits to control building access and maintain campus security.
Sign visitors, staff, students, and vendors in and out of the building while maintaining accurate daily records.
Create and distribute visitor badges and direct guests to the Main Office upon arrival.
Respond to alarms, incidents, disturbances, or emergencies in a calm and professional manner.
Circulate throughout the building and front entrance areas to preserve order and maintain a visible security presence.
Write detailed reports regarding daily activities, unusual occurrences, property damage, safety concerns, or behavioral incidents.
Assist with dismissal procedures and communicate with transportation and bussing teams to support safe student transitions.
Provide information and assistance to visitors during school hours.
Monitor staff and visitors for rule infractions or safety violations and notify school leadership when appropriate.
Support Human Resources and administrative staff during employee terminations or sensitive situations by escorting individuals from the premises when necessary.
Ensure all doors, windows, gates, and access points remain secure throughout the school day.
Maintain professional appearance standards and wear designated security uniform at all times.
Participate in school safety trainings, staff meetings, and emergency preparedness procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 2 years of experience within security, school safety, law enforcement, or a related field.
NYS Security Guard License - 8 Hour and 16 Hour Course Certificate required.
Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgment in stressful or emergency situations.
Strong attention to detail and observational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, school staff, and leadership.
Commitment to maintaining a safe, respectful, and supportive school environment.
Must be able to keep students safe from themselves and others and, in some cases, may need to implement CPI (therapeutic holds) procedures.
Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and, in some cases, be able to lift a child.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout the workday.
Ability to lift (at least 50-65 pounds), assist, and/or physically support students, which may include lifting or guiding students of varying sizes.
Ability to physically intervene when required to ensure safety (per CPI training).
Ability to remove oneself and/or others from unsafe situations quickly.
Ability to maintain attention and focus in a dynamic, high-stimulation environment.
Ability to multi-task and shift priorities quickly.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making, particularly in high-pressure or safety-sensitive situations.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain professional relationships.
Ability to perform duties under stress, including during behavioral escalations.

Skills

Observational skills
Professionalism
Sound judgment
Calmness in high-pressure situations
Verbal communication
Interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Collaboration
Crisis prevention
De-escalation
Emergency response procedures

Location

Brooklyn, NY

Work Type

Year-round school program
Full Time

Experience Level

Minimum of 2 years of experience

Education Level

High school diploma or GED
Security certification or completion of a recognized security training program preferred
Experience working within schools, educational settings, behavioral health, or youth-focused environments (Preferred)
Training in crisis prevention, de-escalation, or emergency response procedures (Preferred)
Experience supporting students with behavioral or developmental needs (Preferred)

Benefits

Comprehensive health and retirement benefits
Professional development opportunities
Supportive work environment
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k matching)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Training & Development

About the Company

Gersh Autism is committed to providing a safe, structured, and supportive educational environment for students with autism and developmental disabilities.