Vermilion Parish School Board approves job description for school safety officer

The Vermilion Parish School Board has approved a job description for a new school safety officer who will be responsible for the safety and security of the entire school district.
Superintendent Tommy Byler explained the job description to the school board members and clarified that they are not currently hiring for the position.
The main responsibility of the job is to coordinate, educate and facilitate school safety plans with school administrators and resource officers. The school safety officer should have experience in school safety and will report to the assistant superintendent.
The superintendent also mentioned that hiring this person would not be a new position with a new salary. The school board will absorb the salary through attrition.
There was no talk about the salary the person would make.
The school board did say a college degree is preferred but not a deal breaker.
Here is a list of performance responsibilities for a school safety officer:
• Work collaboratively with school administration on safety plan enforcement and ensure the safety and security of personnel, students and visitors on school property and at school safety.
• Routinely monitor and assess student activities, safety inspections, traffic control, visitor activities and exterior perimeter security measures.
• Coordinate school safety committee meetings.
• Coordinate with local enforcement agencies as to protocol for school safety measures outlined in policy by the district.
• Review school crisis plans.
• Define, coordinate and educate school personnel on the most up-to-date best practices in managing crises.
• Conduct routine school walks with administration or designee to assess safety issues, not limited to crises, that are dangerous to the school environment.
• Inspect and monitor alarm systems, security cameras, doors, and gates for proper operation as necessary.
• Conduct an annual hazard vulnerability assessment on all campuses to determine mitigation procedures and corrective action planning.