Health & Safety Specialist (Anne Frank Inspire Academy - Bandera)

Inspire Academies is a public charter district comprised of community-based, residential, and partnership schools spread across seven Central and South Texas campuses and operated by the nonprofit BRAINATION, Inc, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. Inspire Academies' innovative learning methods address each campus's unique purpose, fulfilling its mission by inspiring every student to belong, find joy, and be great.

Anne Frank Inspire Academy - Bandera is an innovative 21st century public charter school serving K - 12 students. Our campus is in northwest San Antonio. We have a unique educational program designed to foster independent learning.

The role of the Health & Safety Specialist is to provide for the safety and security of all students, faculty, and staff, as well as the security of all district/campus property and equipment. Provides excellent customer service to the campus and the district by supporting administrators, campus staff, and law enforcement in a timely, thorough, and professional manner. Supports the Safety Coordinator with ensuring district compliance with federal, state, local, and district safety requirements. Supports school safety efforts with security inspections/audits, investigating school safety issues, and providing various types of safety or emergency response training. Works with campus administration, district departments, and public safety entities on emergency response protocols. In case of an active threat event or other life-threatening situation, firearm possession authority will be utilized to protect students and staff.

Essential Functions:

• Patrol and monitor campus buildings and grounds, alerting and appropriately responding to unauthorized persons, hazardous situations, and suspicious circumstances.
• Prevent and detect security violations and safety hazards, enforce traffic and parking regulations, and observe and report criminal activity.
• Conduct regular inspections of perimeter fence conditions, exterior door security, access control points, video surveillance systems, and parking lot areas to ensure the campus is properly secured.
• Conduct safety and security audits of campus facilities and assist with coordinating and managing District safety and security compliance requirements.
• Create and maintain daily activity logs, incident reports, and other documentation as the Safety Coordinator needs, such as logs related to emergency exercises/drills or exterior door sweeps.
• Identify and record observed safety violations or security-related incidents and prepare written reports.
• Administer student medications and help maintain student health records.
• Initiate or respond to and assist campus administration in investigating and resolving security-related incidents and code of conduct infractions. Observe or otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources for incident investigation. Supports campus behavioral threat assessment teams.
• Assist campus administration with monitoring student behavior and school rules related to student conduct, vehicle operation, and parking.
• Work with campus administration and first responders regarding emergency management and incident response procedures, emergency drills/evacuations, and standard response protocols.
• Provide safety training/briefings to campus staff.
• Assist campus staff in supervising students during arrival and dismissal from school.
• Assist in fostering positive school morale while promoting a positive and caring school climate. Serves as a positive role model that supports the mission of the District and the campus.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 21 years of age
• Prior experience in security operations, military, or law enforcement.
• Valid Texas driver's license with a driving record that meets the requirements of the District.
• Valid license to carry a concealed handgun and possess duty gear and equipment.
• Must complete required School Guardian training.
• Candidate must have a satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting, extensive background check, and psychological assessment.