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Conducts security patrols on school grounds and at extracurricular events. Provides for the security and protection of students, staff and property at assigned site. Monitors access, behavior, and incidents and conducts escorts. Diffuses situations, conducts searches, and works with school administration and local law enforcement. Documents and maintains incident reports. Up to 50% of the job is spent outside, possibly in extreme heat (100-120 degrees).

PAY GRADE: I

FLSA STATUS: Non‑Exempt

(These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Provides a highly visible security presence at school campuses on foot, vehicle, or bicycle and monitors activities before, during, and after school hours, as well as during extracurricular events. Monitors student behavior on campus and assists in student control in surrounding neighborhoods as appropriate. Checks passes and identification cards. Operates a two‑way radio to communicate with others. Monitors security systems to include closed circuit surveillance video.
  
  Prepares referrals on students and reports misconduct to administrators. Answers routine inquiries, identifies the presence of unauthorized personnel, inquires about the nature of their visit, and reports their presence to the front office. Interacts and maintains positive relationships with students, parents, school administrators, other school staff, the public, and other agencies for the purpose of communicating and/or receiving information regarding situations that may affect safety within the school environment.
  
  Maintains confidential information.
• Monitors the arrival and departure of students and visitors entering or leaving campus and/or parking lots. Patrols parking lots, directs traffic and parking on campus as needed. Inspects vehicles for appropriate parking stickers and potential security violations.
• Escorts students to and from buildings on campus. May monitor classroom settings. May be required to control classroom disturbances, behavior problems, defiance of authority, and defuse physical and verbal altercations. Provides crowd control at extracurricular and special events. Checks and monitors gates, doors, bathrooms, and classrooms for safety concerns on a regular basis.
• Prepares campus by unlocking and locking appropriate doors and inspects facilities for damaged or suspicious items. Secures and sets alarms on campus gates and doors after regular school hours and following events on evenings and weekends.
• Responds to emergency situations, which may include alarms, fights, injuries, accidents, and/or other related incidents, to ensure the safety of students, staff, and property. May administer first aid and/or CPR. Assists administrators, staff, and students during crisis situations including fire drills, lockdowns, bomb threats, and other emergencies. Helps to evacuate or lockdown buildings as needed.
• Prepares and maintains written and electronic reports related to student behavior and security activities. Communicates via email system.
• May assist or be assigned to other district campuses as needed. Reports clean‑up and repair needs to appropriate personnel, and assists in clean‑up or repairs when there is a safety risk. Participates in mandatory district / local in‑service training programs. Works a flexible work schedule to include split shifts, extra duty, evenings, nights and weekends. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as directed.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required. College classes in criminal justice or related field preferred.
• Experience working with youth and public preferred.
• Experience working with special needs students preferred.
• One year of related work experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certifications within 30 days of employment and maintain a current status.
• Valid Arizona…