POSITION TITLE: Safety Monitor (District-Wide)

REPORTS TO: Director and Assistant Director of School Safety

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Safety Monitor supports a safe, secure, and positive school environment by supervising students in common areas, monitoring behavior, and assisting with the enforcement of school and district policies. This position promotes positive student interactions while maintaining a visible presence throughout the school.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Monitor students in the hallways and common areas throughout the school day, including arrival, passing periods and dismissal


• Develop and maintain positive relationships with students and staff to support a safe and respectful school culture


• Patrol halls, corridors, stairwells, and restrooms to ensure compliance with school rules and district policies


• Identify and report safety concerns, unsecured areas, and hazardous conditions to administrators and security personnel


• Observe and report student behavior that may lead to disruptions, conflicts or safety concerns


• Intervene appropriately in student conflicts and promptly report incidents to administrators and/or security staff


• Maintain communication with the school office and security staff using portable radios


• Verify student hall passes and direct students without autorization to the appropriate office


• Escort students to designated areas such as office, guidance counselors, or classrooms as needed


• Monitor restrooms for safety and appropriate use (assistance will be requested when necessary)


• Report unauthorized or wandering students to the office or security staff


• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors and/or building administrators

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required


• Ability to de-escalate and manage confrontational situations effectively


• Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and good judgment when interacting with students, faculty and parents


• Understanding of student behavior and development


• Ability to assess situations and respond appropriately


• Demonstrated maturity and professionalism in interactions with others


• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position

WORKING CONDITIONS/MENTAL DEMANDS

• Ability to communicate effectively and follow verbal instructions


• Ability to maintain emotional control and make sound decisions in stressful situations


• Frequent interaction with students in a fast-paced school environment

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, including long distances


• Ability to bend, stoop, reach and climb stairs or ramps


• Ability to hear and speak clearly in environments with moderate to high noise levels


• Manual dexterity to handle equipment and small objects


• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull objects weighing approximately 15-75 pounds

 

PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT

 

9.5-month position (school-year schedule)

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. "Commonly associated" is not intended to mean always or only. There are different experiences that suggest other ways or circumstances where reasonable changes or accommodation are appropriate. All activities, demands, conditions and requirements are linked to Essential Job Functions unless marked with an asterisk which denotes linkage only to marginal function(s)

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Revised- April 2026