This work involves responsibility for crisis intervention in an education program for students. This position is responsible for the supervision of students in crisis and for providing immediate intervention when incidents occur. Utilizing data collection and assessment strategies, this position provides input to the School Security Teams to determine patterns and causes of deviant behavior. Work is performed under the instruction and supervision of professional staff. This position may supervise a team of security personnel.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
- Good knowledge of the characteristics, problems, and needs of school populations;
- Good knowledge of crisis intervention techniques;
- Skill in conflict mediation;
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to prepare reports;
- Ability to be courteous, yet firm, with students; ability to function well in emergencies;
- Good powers of observation, perception, and analysis; good memory;
- Tact, emotional maturity; good judgement; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND:
EITHER: (A) Completion of sixty (60) credit hours of college study in criminal justice, social and/or behavioral sciences or a related field plus two years of work experience with youths, which involved behavioral modification/de-escalation, violence prevention, conflict resolution or related experience;
OR: (B) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four years of direct experience with youths, which involved behavioral modification/de-escalation, violence prevention, conflict resolution or related experience;
OR: (C) Four years of experience in law enforcement. (e.g. Police Officer, Police Lieutenant etc.) or four years of satisfactory military experience;
OR: (D) An equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated in (A),(B) & (C) above.
NOTE: Your degree or college credit must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.
Civil Service Eligibility Required