Security Officer - Weekend

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides security and safety services for students, staff, schools and other District properties. The Security Officer can either be assigned to a campus or to patrol. Security Officers are generally assigned to either a junior high school campus or to patrol District owned properties with an emphasis on elementary schools. The security officer's primary focus is to respond to security incidents, provide whatever measures are necessary to achieve and maintain a safe learning environment, and document the action.

• Develop and maintain a high level of visibility and rapport with students, staff, and community.
• Assist with supervision of students before, during, and after school, and at school related events.
• Patrol school properties for safety of staff and students and the physical security of the buildings and property.
• Document criminal activity as well as School/District policy violations. Complete internal Security Incident Reports according to Security procedures and assist both the school and police in the investigative process.
• Respond to safety/security violations as reported by the school, community or other District departments. Attempt to resolve issues and work in conjunction with the schools by providing the appropriate information/documentation necessary for disciplinary purposes.
• Respond to and document vehicular accidents involving buses/District vehicles.
• Establish and maintain community partnerships with fire, police and other government entities.
• Assist/perform searches of students/lockers/vehicles when there is reason to believe there are weapons, drugs, or other contraband on FWPS property.
• Attend various meetings and training that relate to the school, District, Security Team or community.
• Supervise and monitor student/community use of parking area(s) on school property.
• Respond to and monitor student activity at bus stops in order to maintain a safe environment.
• Work in proactive measures by providing information to students and staff concerning property protection, personal safety and other safety related matters.
• Provide testimony in court or hearings on school related cases.
• Write and deliver trespass notices requiring people to leave FWPS property whose behavior is not in compliance with District policy, is of a criminal nature, or is otherwise unsafe. Follow up with police if violators do not comply with directive.
• Transport students who are a threat to staff or other student's safety. Other types of transports are decided on a case-by-case basis and must be approved by the Security Manager. Transports will be done in security vehicles.
• If assigned, maintain patrol vehicle and ensure the vehicle is operating properly, kept clean, and fueled.
• Immediately report any damage or accident to the Security Manager and complete the appropriate paperwork.
• Operate communications equipment, 800 MHz radio/school portable radio in a professional manner and according to Security procedures.
• Assist in safety and disaster preparedness plans and drills.

• Serve as a member of the school and Security Team in the District performing related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
• Officers assigned as Patrol also function as a backup for the junior high and high school campuses.
• Campus officers may be asked to handle calls at nearby elementary schools and assist where needed in an emergency within the District.
• Secure buildings and set alarm systems, performing system checks as needed.
• Supervise student and community use of parking areas.
• Depending on assignment, serve BECCA papers and deliver Board mail.
• Work with principals, District administrative staff, and other departments to develop, maintain, and ensure safe facilities.
• Work with and assist local government agencies in matters pertaining to safety in and around the schools and other District properties.

• High School graduation or equivalent.
• Three years' experience in law enforcement or security related field. Technical training in law enforcement may substitute on a month-for-month basis for one year of the required experience.

Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis and be flexible to meet the needs of the District.

None listed.

• Criminal background clearance
• Possess and Maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification.
• Possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver's license
• Provide annual abstract of driving record from the Department of Licensing
• Possess and maintain an excellent driving record. Driving record must show no convictions for DUI, reckless driving, negligent driving, or hit and run to be considered for or to maintain this position.
• Complete and maintain Type II driver certification.
• Possess and maintain district-paid Positive Behavior Training Certification Course
• Complete the Right Response training at the advanced level…