Position Goal

The Campus Security personnel will identify potential problems regarding welfare, safety, and/or security of students, personnel, visitors, and/or site; maintaining safety at school site by enforcing disciplinary policies and regulations; communicating information and responding to inquires; and providing emergency care to students and other individuals.

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Minimum two years of work experience in security, law enforcement, or military police preferred

• Courses in criminal justice or police administration highly desirable

• Must be able to adhere to safety practices

• Ability to utilize job related equipment and operate equipment using defined methods

• Knowledge of security and safety techniques, including search and seizure laws and procedures

• Understanding and recognizing behavioral indicators of persons who may have drug and/or alcohol abuse problems, or who may be participating in gang-related activities

• Must be able to prepare and maintain accurate records, perform basic math, read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others

• Problem solving skills required to identify issues and create action plans

• Must be able to analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions

• Must be able to establish and maintain an appropriate level of authority and develop a rapport with students
• Flexibility to work with others in a variety of circumstances and ability to work with a diverse population
• Must possess or be eligible for Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Must have or be able to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification within 30 days of hire 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Maintain appropriate safety practices and ensure that Governing Board Policies related to security, safety, and conduct are followed.

2. Administer first aid for the purpose of providing immediate emergency medical care.

3. Assist community law enforcement personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities within the school environment.

4. Collaborate with other agencies (e.g., law enforcement, community professionals, etc.) for the purpose of communicating and/or receiving information regarding situations that may affect safety within the school environment.

5. Communicate school policies and enforcement procedures to students, personnel, and visitors.

6. Detain individuals suspected of engaging in illegal activities for the purpose of apprehending suspects and preventing further illegal activities.

7. Escort assigned personnel and/or documents (e.g., employees, visitors, bank deposits, etc.) for the purpose of providing direction, ensuring safety and providing security for persons and/or sensitive information.

8. Investigate potential campus crimes and/or student related incidents for the purpose of resolving conflicts and/or referring to outside agency for resolution.

9. Patrol school facilities (e.g., grounds, roads, buildings, adjacent areas, etc.) for the purpose of providing administrative visibility, maintaining security, and deterring crime.

10. Prepare documentation (e.g., incident and activity reports, security logs, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.  

11. Respond to emergency situations for the purpose of addressing immediate safety concerns.

12. Testify in court proceedings and school administrative actions for the purpose of providing information and documenting of illegal activity.

13. Assist other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods of time, as well as to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to apply physical exertion including running, jumping, climbing, tugging, lifting, pulling, and restraining. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions and extreme heat or cold.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Salary Schedule: Support Staff Initial Salary Placement Range 104

Benefits: Per District Policy

Evaluation: Annual

Contract: 10 Months, 192 Days                        

Hours: Full-Time Position, 8 Hours per Day

Reports to: Site Principal                                

FLSA Status:   Non-Exempt

J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Compliance Officer for Title IX , Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, 43371 N Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5318 and Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Student Services, 43371 N Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5300

J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 no discrimina en base a la raza, el color, la religión, el origen nacional, el sexo, la discapacidad, la edad, o la orientación sexual para la admisión y su acceso a sus programas, servicios, actividades, o en cualquier aspecto de sus operaciones y proporciona un acceso igualitario a los Boys Scouts y otro grupos de jóvenes designados. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 tampoco discrimina en sus prácticas de empleo y contratación. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar las preguntas en cuanto a las polízas de no discriminación: Funcionario de Cumplimiento de Título IX, Asistente Superintendente, 43371 N Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5318 and Funcionario de Cumplimiento para la Sección 504/ADA, Director de Servicios Estudiantiles, 43371 N Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5300.