School Safety Officer - Fees College Prep Middle School

TITLE:   School Safety Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Provide assistance to the administrative staff in dealing with disciplinary issues on campus. Patrol campus grounds.  Maintain school rules and regulations.  Monitor campus for fires, vandals and potential unsafe conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Education and/or experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED
2. One (1) year directly related experience in the area of security or law enforcement
3. State of Arizona Identity Verified (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card
4. Obtain and maintain NCI, CPR, and 1^st Aid training.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics.  This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this class.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor students throughout the day and escort students to and from class or to the administrative office as required.
• Detain students that are unauthorized to be out of class and process discipline referrals.
• Coordinate peer mediations for students.
• Search students for weapons, drugs and other contraband as required.
• Serve on school discipline and safety committees. 
• Patrol school grounds, and stop unauthorized visitors and direct to administrative offices.
• Make rounds of building to ensure safety.
• Maintain rules and regulations of district and school.
• Monitor campus for unusual activity, fire, vandals, suspicious persons, etc.
• Maintain safety precautions.
• Photograph students for school ID card.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS: 

• Knowledge of principles and methods in safety and security
• Knowledge of district policies and procedures
• Knowledge of school rules and regulations
• Skill handling conflicts among students
• Skill maintaining school rules
• Skill monitoring a campus for potential safety issues
• Ability to walk and/or stand for long periods of time

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Outdoor weather conditions

Exposure to potential physical harm

Exposure to infectious disease

PHYSICAL EFFORT: 

Must be able to work and /or stand for extended periods of time

Please note that the closing date for this posting may be changed at any time without prior notice.

CATEGORY:  Classified

WORK YEAR: 189 Days

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: Transportation & Safety

GRADE: 46

REPORTS TO:  Director of Transportation & Safety

EVALUATION:  Classified Personnel Evaluation

SUPERVISES:  N/A