Campus Safety Officer - Vasquez High School

Location: Acton

Acton-Agua Dulce Unified

GENERAL PURPOSE Under general supervision, patrols school buildings, grounds, parking areas and areas adjacent to school property to maintain order and security; facilitates communication between students and staff to enhance understanding and promote a secure environment; and performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS With direction from a school administrator, incumbents patrol school buildings, grounds and adjacent areas to maintain order and security and to prevent illegal acts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
1. Patrols school buildings, yards, parking areas and adjacent areas to maintain order and security and prevent illegal acts; circulates on and adjacent to school campus to prevent altercations and campus disorder.
2. Observes and checks students or visitors who appear to be loitering and are out of class and determines appropriate action; checks and locks doors, windows and gates; operates a two-way radio as needed.
3. Supervises student conduct to prevent vandalism, theft and other illegal activities; observes and reports to law enforcement agencies acts by persons that contribute to delinquency or injury of students.
4. Controls crowds at athletic and special events to provide for physical safety of people and to prevent fights, property damage and misconduct; assists law enforcement personnel in apprehending students suspected of crimes.
5. Assists in directing emergency evacuations and other activities relating to the safety of individuals; observes and reports hazards or activities that might result in negligence or legal charges against the District or its personnel related to the treatment or safety of youth.
6. Provides information to students concerning the law as it applies to juveniles and community resources.
7. Prepares records and reports involving student referrals, crimes or incidents as assigned.
8. Performs investigations related to crimes; investigates incidents prior to escorting students to the school administrator's office.
9. Facilitates communications between students, school and District officials and staff to enhance understanding and promote a secure environment; attends and participates in District conferences related to security. 10. Responds to teacher requests for assistance in the classroom; assists in incidents involving students with weapons and/or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: 1. California state penal code sections related to juveniles.

2. Record keeping techniques. 19 3. Basic investigation techniques.
4. Basic interests and attitudes of adolescents.
5. Skills utilized to maintain positive relationships with students and adults.
6. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
7. Health and safety regulations.
8. Individual and group behavior related to juveniles. Ability to: 1. Patrol school buildings, yards, parking areas and adjacent areas to maintain order and prevent illegal acts.
2. Patrol and monitor campus to maintain order and security in a high school setting.
3. Assure student compliance with school and District policies and regulations.
4. Prepare records and reports involving incidents, field interviews, accidents, vandalism, crime, gangs and student detention.
5. Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
6. Perform duties with patience, tact and good judgment within established guidelines.
7. Facilitate communications between students, school and District officials and staff to enhance understanding and promote a secure environment.
8. Learn District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
9. Read and write English at a level required for successful job performance. 10. Understand and follow oral and written directions. 11. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 12. Establish and maintain cooperative…