Safety Monitor 2026-2027

Safety Monitor (District-Wide)

REPORTS TO: Director and Assistant Director of School Safety

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

H igh 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